Mm... it sounds like Sano-kun and his friend have similar worries.

[ Hurting others, especially without meaning to, and all the fallout that comes from that...

It's all noted. Tucked away in Haruaki's mind and up against his heart. He won't ever betray Douman's confidence by letting either of the boys know that he knows that this happened, but he can use the information he has now to work toward helping them in his own way.

Haruaki sips his tea too, hums a little in approval. It's been a while since he had good tea. Leave it to their Principal. ]

They might need time to feel hurt first, but I'm sure they'll work through it together. Sano-kun isn't the type to let a friend feel bad, even if he feels bad himself.

[ Another sip, and even if Douman still can't meet his eyes, Haruaki offers him a gentle smile. ]

It's never fun giving tough love, huh? But it's up to them to move forward with it. You don't have to feel bad about it, Principal.