Oh, I understand. This Sensei likes to tease, too, after all. [ sometimes them, sometimes her... perhaps her in particular. She does make it very easy - both teasing and caring about her. It's no wonder the whole class likes her. ] Making people laugh is very rewarding, don't you think? I'd never noticed it before.

[ a small laugh. It's no wonder he didn't notice, considering he found very little worth smiling about at all back then. His gaze flicks back to her. ]

But I guess I have changed quite a bit. It's easy for you to tell what I'm thinking now?

[ maybe he's transparent. His emotions feel out of control, and he's not used to it - he really has no idea. If he's that obvious... that's sort of embarrassing. ]