Tamaki sees Joker. Tamaki sees Joker's grin. A cold dread pools in his stomach because Doll definitely mentioned it, and now Joker knows and this is so embarrassing.

He stops and stares at Joker for a moment, withering under his gaze. His eyes glance around but there is no help.

"Manager," he says in greeting, voice shaking. For another awkward moment, he continues standing there.

Then he says abruptly, "I'm gonna go practice," and turns toward to walk toward the silks. Maybe Joker will let him get away...?