[Whether it's a lie or not, Oak is taking it as truth]

I'm sorry. [Pause] ...It must be very trying to deal with something like that. [Even though the Professor has no idea what Kotestu has been through, he can at least offer some sort of support]

I don't have anything else to contribute to this matter other than the questions I've already asked of you, but I would like to offer my assistance if it's needed.