Ashley became more confident in this new route so he shows some dominant feature... oh well, I hope the heroine will be able to handle him because he is just in love and insecure. Why insecure? First because of their social statue, nobility system dislike none nobles unless they're rich so they can buy a title for themselves (that's why the glasses girl said "nouveau" riche). Last thing he doesn't have is heroine love confession. I understand him a little I guess, for now.