As the season progressed, Ken continued to play at a high level when on the field. His new Perfectionist trait was instrumental in preserving his consistency, both on offense and defense.
Every few weeks, he and Ai would book the same hotel and enjoy their weekends together. But with his burgeoning fame, he was beginning to get recognized frequently, making it difficult to go out in public.
With Ken's now almost 6'6 frame, he easily stuck out in crowds. While he had always tried to be polite to any fans that he might come across, there were occasions that he was forced to put his foot down.
After all, being interrupted during a meal with his girlfriend all but killed the romance.
But with his fame, also came people who hated him.