Sorry, the stubbornness is part of his character. Faced with something he doesn't understand, he over-rationalizes. It's just who he is. It's the same reason he doesn't believe one person could top-rank multiple games. Because as far as he knows, that can't happen, and he takes himself too seriously. So, yes, he is that strongly in denial. Any other character would have shown an appropriate amount of excite, but I'm trying something different with Haruka. I hope you'll allow me that.