[He seems to be the butt of a lot of jokes later, maybe he needs to protect his posterior.]

I don't think-- Marisa's not-- She's not a handful. I think. [he's blushing a little harder again and destroying Nine's attempt at lowered voices, why are you like this, Nine!!] Just... cute.

[...]

But I just -- just told you about it! So it's fine.

[Just let him hide in his cape collar forever.........]