I don't think I'm wrong, but in this case it's because he's always nicer to other people. Mochi likes me and he likes his rocket boots, but sometimes I think he's affectionate with other people just to try and prove a point.

[Hiro, he's a cat. Still, he's not sure what to say to that because the idea of Ruby paying specific attention to him still always makes his heart jump a bit and there's a slight grin.] I think I'd be pretty offended if you were only there mostly to visit my cat, but…deal. [He rolls his eyes.] Probably should focus on you getting better though.