@July_Daydreamer I share that same weakness. I do think it's kind of cool how he's being assertive from the start, he isn't being rude about it but he's making his intentions clear. Sometimes with the childhood friend situation they just beat around the bush and then get made when the new guy makes a move so it's nice that isn't the case here. That said, I hope he'll be just as clear with Hadam and won't fall back on the idea of being the guy who's closest to her.
Still, I think its pretty clear he'll likely be just the second lead...not that I dislike Erin, in fact who knows I may end up cheering for him, just that I'm also a sucker for the childhood friend.