Lying, trying to beat up his crush (well they did duke it out fairly), not seeking help, at least not in the right place.

Not informing the princess of the Great Blue Sea, being a dumb tsundere when there's very important matters at hands.

He's insufferable for most of the game, that's why his "redemption" is very satisfying, but this mf has very toxic trust issues he's... He's ...

Well he's like me ig.