We're getting a trickle of the potential reason behind Rihito being so detached. It seems like his self esteem is actually quite poor, but he's not very good at expressing so we haven't seen much of it until this explicit self-insult.
I absolutely love Noa's response to so genuinely compliment him though. No bullshit, just straightforward and flattering. She's a total fucking mess, but Noa is a very caring person and truly values Rihito even if she usually lets her emotions drag them both around.
I think he was destined to end up with someone with no boundaries, since a relationship with anyone else probably just never takes off due to his apathy.
This chapter might serve as evidence that Noa may ultimately may be good for Rihito. Without someone that pushy he seriously might never speak to anyone outside work and now I feel like she might accidentally help him learn self-love. (Everyone deserves it. 💙🦐)
Also, he legit looks great in the turtleneck fit.