Board Thread:Speculation, Theories, and Rumors./@comment-24024381-20140107001957/@comment-679780-20140116013644

Sonic Team is the division that handles Sonic games, but Sonic himself is the mascot to Sega so if Sonic does anything that could lead to consequential impressions on both the audience and the fans then it could look bad for Sega.

Also if Sonic does decide to just accept Amy's love and start dating, or even married, that will just slow him down with him making commitment to Amy. Not only that, while Amy can defend herself with the her hammer, she will still be liable more of a target by Sonic's enemies to get at him through the heart. Sonic is willing to be her friend but these are perhaps the reasons why at times he is a jerk to her, not just to be "free" but to protect both Amy from being the ultimate target to his enemies.