"Akechi Goro..." he chuckled lightly. "I suppose that shouldn't be a surprise. Akira-kun had mentioned him about two to three times back in my world- and its also a sign that he's becoming comfortable with you. I am glad you two are friends."

He meant that from the bottom of his heart. Even if he's trying to make out how much of what Morning mentioned is probably being kept under wraps.
And if it isn't relevant to his actualization....

...he has no place to think about. He's not that Maruki, he needs to tell himself that- time and again.

"I see- well, again- really I am the one who owes you big time for this," he folded his hands on his lap. "And I am grateful for that. Morning’s getting along with others as well and that's all I can really hope for."