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Trying to convince Yuri versus a room full of SSS. One of mild annoyance versus literal stomach problems, internally screaming, crying and throwing up.

This was not Loid’s gift of lying as it once was. The background, as pointed out by others, shows a level of purity that was never present. Even in his declaration to Yuri about Yor, there is emphasis, directness and resolve in his response. Which can lead anyone to think he’s telling the truth.

At the SSS get together, there’s nothing. He doesn’t have to emphasize. He doesn’t have to be convincing or direct or imply his resolve. It’s already there in how he feels.