Character development is kind of reversing?

Yamato actually showing some growth gives me some hope. There was some character development there. Choosing to do something difficult but will result in a healthy outcome for him will lead him down the path to move on. I'm not sure why Izumi seems to be taking a step back. He already knew that Yamato still has feelings for Akari. I'm guessing it's just now hitting him the more he thinks about it.I'm having some mixed emotions about this episode. Taking a step back in the wrong direction isn't the right move. It seems out of character for Izumi to do that.