first of I've watched the entire series, and feel your confusing perception with fact. " excels wildly at sports," gossip was blown out of proportion. at my old high school the shot that started this rumor would of be normal, and with Mariya as a friend he would be fairly athletic and boys play a lot more basket ball than girls, (mileage may vary). " very pure " as in a pure maiden took 5 episodes (it was still arguable) with the help of 3 girls, one of wich was exactly what he was after. hs scruw up in the 1st episodes was noticeable.