He likes to think of himself as morally upstanding, but isn't beyond dishing out revenge, especially if it's well-deserved.

"I think you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who'd refuse a hug from you," he sighs, thanking Kise's attempt with a nod, even if he didn't need it. "Aomine-kun is vulgar and I'd pity any girl who falls for him." And if Akashi's predictions were anything to go by, poor Momoi... "But he has been coming to Seirin more often and bothering Kagami-kun for one-on-ones, so perhaps you're onto something here."