Context

すっごい嫌なヤツなのに ちょっとマシに見えた」

A mean guy uncharacteristically shows concern for a female character of the manga "ギャル華道," and she says the above.

He seems nicer/better

Example

マシ means improved, but in this context, it's more natural to use "nicer."

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