The plot developments this episode were obviously fueled by shoujo tropes rather than logical thinking. This could have been executed so much better, but we get yet another male suitor with random developments that make no sense from all previous information.

Livi has been humanized so much he no longer even seems to matter aside from being a pity symbol. He is the sun king from crying out loud. Receiving pity from grandma and being given a trial for Nike's hand is just pathetic and inconsistent.