Despite the negative attention from some fans and journalists, Billy Herrington remained grateful to those who supported him, especially his fans in Japan. He was amazed by their dedication and passion for the sport and his team, and he felt a deep connection to them. They showed him love and appreciation, and he felt a sense of responsibility to give his best for them every time he hit the ice. When he received negative comments from fans and media in North America, it hurt, but he knew that his fans in Japan believed in him. They had even given him a nickname, "Aniki," which means "big brother" in Japanese, and he cherished their support. Billy knew that his fans in Japan didn't care about the negativity surrounding him. They only cared about his performance on the ice and the joy he brought to them as a player. He wanted to continue making them proud and representing their love for the sport of hockey. In the end, Billy realized that while negative attention may come and go, the support of his fans in Japan would always be there, and that was all that really mattered to him.