[ ryo won't even attempt to make an excuse for himself because he is a shady asshole, and at this point akira is aware of this fact.

and, in the end, he never cared about finding bucky. this has just been fun to watch. but he keeps that thought to himself, since it'll probably make akira mad at him. ]

It does give us a better idea about the people here. This is likely to happen again, so next time we can go in somewhat prepared.