Yeah, he's always been negative in personality, but he tries really hard and his actions speak so much louder than his words ever did. That's why I respect him so much. And I think that's why he keeps encouraging Mari, cuz he doesn't want to see that kid start to think that why too.

This is why I am glad that Sou is now living in Tokyo. It makes it much easier for him to fight. He probaby made this decision because of Ijima and her tantrums. One less thing for them to make excuses for.