Haruto lifts an eyebrow at Gary's reaction. That's... a little more startled than he'd expected. Is this stuff finally getting to the guy? He's feeling guilty now, but he's not sure if it's for the slap on the desk or the joke about breaking people. He draws his hand back, and sits a little straighter.

"Math-mutts? Eh, well, you'll have an advantage over everyone else, what with all this math homework... you really hoping to win the next one?" He may be asking it casually, but it's a serious question. Haruto is giving him a serious look. There's no smile. He really wants to know.