I don't think I looked as bad as you were suggesting; please don't overexaggerate things.

[ he sighs as he looks at the mirror. his hair is rather ... well, commonplace and boring given the kind of hairstyles that people are sporting around here. but he likes it enough. he pushes his bangs to the side and they stubbornly fall in front of his face anyway.

there are uses for good appearances; nia has helped him. he sighs, and makes a decision. ]

I will buy this for you, and wear it occasionally. I suppose we can make a date out of it so it matters.

[ anyway he leaves her with that lovely thought as he goes back to the dressing room to change. ]