But he recalled what just happened and sighed. He already messed up so early on. Why is it whenever it comes to her, he is unable to be himself? All the rationality flies out, leaving behind nothing but a mess. It is unlike him to act emotionally; people around him have always praised him for his calm behaviour. So Sano knew there was something wrong. He only behaves this way when he is around her.
Doesn't that make her a hindrance? If he only experiences these bad emotions when he is with her, he should stop associating with her.
At first, he was desperate; he clung to her even though he knew how dangerous it would be. There is a reason why all those people respect her, a reason why even those who scorned her didn't do so in front of her.