Why did they switch outfits again???

Because he’s hoping that she’ll break it off once she finds out, then choose him.

I understand that, but it is pretty stupid if you ask me. I don’t like Harem or Reverse Harem, but this premise is pretty stupid if you ask me. Especially since, apart from the mate thing, it is clear who she is smitten with.

For this and other obvious reasons mentioned in other comments, dropped