People in Konoha often say that Kou is the most warmhearted, enthusiastic, cheerful, and easygoing member of the Inuzuka clan. He also has a wonderful quality: he never holds a grudge and is hospitable. He's Konoha's most lovable young sprout.
He holds no grudges to such an extent that even if you call him a dead-last and say he's boring in the morning, he'll perk right up and grin at you again, then ask, “Itachi, are we still training together this afternoon?”
Itachi: “?”
He's so guileless, and so devoted to you. Itachi was soon won over.
Bonus scene:
One day, after drinking, the two of them, newly confirmed as lovers, lay side by side.
Itachi: “Why are you so guileless?”
Kou: “Because I'm a dog!!”
Itachi watched as a pair of ears popped out of his lover's head, twitching softly, all fluffy.
Itachi: “?”
Theme: Expand our territory and defend its integrity.
