Did he? Well, subject matter aside, it brings a small appreciative smile to his face for a moment. ‘Impressive way of describing’ things was better than weird, after all! So Haru was quite kind to say as much. He listened though, as she followed that line of thought and added on to it based on her experience as well. “I believe the same could be said of you, even if the references I have to pull from are smaller at the moment. Because you are quite right… It makes it hard to move forward, always being pushed back to that particular subject or line of thought…” How often did he find himself reflecting on where he’d been, on the subject of what kind of man Madarame was. He shook his head, as if to dispel that thought, and offered a sad smile. “But I believe there is something to be said, at least, for the support and encouragement of those around us. Pulling us out of our own heads, I think.” The phantom thieves, once united, really were invaluable support in his experience.

Yusuke’s expression turned rather surprised, glancing at Haru as she suggested he’d found himself an apprentice. Is that what he could call it? Truthfully, he supposed in some small way it was… Even if she seemed well on her way to being quite talented on her own. It was nice to think he could at least offer support and help when she needed it. “I must admit, I hadn’t really thought of it that way? But… You may be right. She’s still quite delightful, though very quiet. I think you might like her.” She was quite the little lady, polite in her mannerisms compared to some children. But at the comment of Haru being worried about him, the teen tilted his head in her direction again. “Oh, you needn’t worry about me! I’m adjusting to it well enough. It’s still quite like the dormitories at Kousei, the difference in residents aside.”