Quote Originally Posted by Kraco
He really need to develop his combat readiness and especially mentality if he intends to survive and keep sticking his nose into other people's business.
The problem exactly. He tells the thugs to stop, then stands there to be punched. I hate that lack of illogical nature of his. If you're going to pick a fight, either fight or grit your teeth. Standing unguarded is the worst option.

That goes back to his altruism. He wasn't even there to help his friend. He was just there so he could say "Hey look, I spoke up. I'm human!".

The girlfriend matter was different though. He had an aim. "Let go of her. If you don't.." I like this Shinichi much more. His intent to fight was there, reflected by Migi taking arms. I think it was a physiological response that wasn't really controlled by either of them.