[Douman just nods at that assessment. The tea tastes bland against his tongue, but he is going to blame that on the topic of their conversation rather than his skills.

Having to admit that Haruaki-kun is the way better man to help those boys smarts. But for once this isn't about his ego, and Douman is willing to lower his head for their wellbeing.]

That's what I'm trusting on. But just in case, please look out for them.

[He sighs and sets his cup on the table, meeting Haruaki's eyes. Douman's own look red and exhausted, now that he lets himself relax.]

I support Sano-kun having his love-life and getting to make his own choices, but the situation at hand is too dangerous for him to do it before he graduates.