That's the ultimate sign of Taichi's player potential: wiping your sweat with women's panties!
It can be easy to get jealous of Taichi's superficial popularity with women (as demonstrated by the guys in the room
) until you realize just how meaningless that "gift" is to him. Taichi has Chihaya on the brain 24/7. That's why his remarks to Sumire in the season's debut is so admirable. He is following his heart; the girl he loves means more than the dozens of fan-girls he could take advantage of. And trust me, there are plenty of guys in his situation who would be messing around in loveless relationships just because they can. Taichi has taken the harder route of pursuing a dense girl like Chihaya, despite all the odds against him. Truly admirable.