[Because he's honest and genuine, perhaps?? Or he's just that likeable!

It's probably his earnest nature that nets him some support, along with his sheer enthusiasm and drive to do better despite his screw-ups. Kind of like how he appreciates Kaga for her honesty and support even if sometimes she manhandles him (deservedly.)]

Yeah... Sometimes all you can ask for is to be loved. It's not worth fretting over trying to figure out the nitty gritty details.

[Despite what could be taken as something of a patronizing gesture, he smiles, albeit somewhat nervously. That metal hand would hurt if it smacked into him. So yeah. He's gonna behave from now on. Be less a lecherous if affable pervert. Stop showing off Hiyori in ways she wouldn't approve of just because it pleases him.

Laughing a bit sheepishly, he nods.]

Ah, true. Good point. She doesn't need to be know as the lady with striped panties throughout the city. [He's just... gonna pack some snow over said undies, in that case, hiding them from view. There. Now they're just a secret detail for them alone to know.]