• In Kenny dies, Kyle is the one who is trying to keep the group together to be there for Kenny. He doesn’t cry because he insists on being strong for Kenny, and he is the only one of Kenny’s friends to actually pull this off.
• Usually the first to call others out on bullshit.
• This is reinforced in Butterballs when Kyle is the only character placed into the bullying situation who actually saw through the bullshit tactic.
• Always has a power struggle with peer pressure; and even if he eventually gives in he’s usually the only one who tries.
• Endured being surgically sewn to two other people and being dragged around by his lips, an incredibly traumatic experience.
• Doesn’t let himself be pushed around by anyone, not even his best friend when things gets tough.

Just to say, it’s not for no reason. He’s more consistently tough than he is weak.