So, spoilers ahead so keep reading at your own risk, but I have said this already at least on Discord, so...
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While BBN is not a dating simulator and close, one-on-one relationships are not the focus, you will be able to eventually get Ronan to warm up to you and even have an emotional/romantic relationship with him. There are some strings, that I've hinted at in other contexts, but that's all I'll say. And the next update does give you an opportunity to progress towards that.