While I'm pretty sure that we are supposed to sympathize with Ken's remorse after the fact, and forgive him because he didn't fully understand the import of his choice to seek revenge -- I also don't care that I'm supposed to feel like that, because Shinjiro had made such an impression on me and Akihiko's love for him was so potent. From cursory glances at the fandom I get the impression that I am not alone in that. ^^;
asgjdhjl it's an amazing game even when it hurts me
someday I'm going to actually sit down and write an essay about why SMT's angst is so fucking awesome.