I think he knows he loses. He was the one who tipped off our MC, so I don't think he's shady.
ye, it seemed more like he's giving him a knowing look or something along the lines of "you were right all along, congrats".
He already has a feeling the Dawn will win imo since like the other person said, he was the one who tipped off about the scandal and when he said to not put too much effort cuz the winner was already decided, mc told him to not give up too soon which confused him at first but seems like things clicked into place in his head @ the end with that look
Awwww（/TДT)/
Btw that foxy looking guy from Mars kinds sus tho— like why are you looking at him like that?? Do you know his secret or something??