At this point, I find it more fitting to have an unsteady status with him if he's gonna do that either way. I understand it's part of his charac that he can't just dismantle just coz of the Crown since things between them are just starting, and even at this point they still barely know each other.
But yeah. I dislike angst if used needlesly, but somehow the angst in his route gave it flavor. I CAN'T TURN AWAY FROM IT.
Looking forward to more chapters and the game's completion!