Persona 5 Royal Hard Playthrough EP 19: The High School Detective, Goro Akechi

The group goes for a trip to a TV Station as part of their school schedule. They hope to find some clues on finding their next target, but come out empty.
On the other hand, they meet Goro Akechi, a detective around the same age as the group.
Akechi, in an interview at the TV Station, calls into question the actions of the Phantom Thieves, turning public opinions against the group. Ren opposes his opinion, and in doing so, seemingly seems to earn his respect as he apreciates having someone he can debate with on the matter, leading to a bond of sorts between the two.