He's such a wimp who is always panicking when it comes to love or when he's just slightly touched.
I get the conflict because of the "forced feelings" towards him but the way it is depicted is just annoying.
"I have to fight the Demon Lord, if i want to reach the top"
God dammit, just bang your teammate, who is more than willing to do so. Sex sells.
But apparently, he just forgot this option