I liked that you made him happy. But you're attributing a bit too much cause and effect onto him, I think.

[Equally eyes-averted, he gratefully takes the colander and gets it set up, just in time to rescue his pasta before it loses its al dente and goes oversoft.]

To say "because" implies that my liking you was contingent on Noct liking you. Or, was the result of it. It's more that I liked you on your own merits, but Noct was the opportunity that created my exposure to it. If that makes sense.