Even though he loves his brother very much, he has an inferiority complex toward him, which is ironic, since Mob also has an inferiority complex toward Ritsu. However, this concerns his academic skills and social charisma. Ritsu always has been envious of Mob, and according to him, he convinced himself it was admiration over his brother's psychic abilities. But in reality, Ritsu was always scared of his brother and what he would do if he ever got stressed out.