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He's a shoe man, so why wouldn't he share his love for shoes with people he likes? Especially when said person can wear all different kinds of shoes.
The next year Mailo is at NRC he bonds with Floyd. They become buddies and Floyd spoils him, much to Jade and Azuls chagrin.
(I got a whole story for Mailo now. Him, Leona, and Floyd, all buds in the future, just so much story)