I'd love to chat too! If you have discord I'd love to be your friend on there ^^ (feel free to decline the offer, I don't want you to feel pressured xD but I'm very open to making new friends)
I'm also speculating what's going to happen :o he does put distance between the protagonist and himself, but it's kind of clear that he has a lingering desire to get closer TT I think he just believes it would be inappropriate for him to dare come closer than he is already.. he's the type of person who'd say "I'm just glad I can serve you, I don't need more" ... Something like that xD I'm confident that he'll manage to make the move in no time when you start his romance route; or friendship route!
Also aww thank you so much <3 I will not forget to rest!! ><