You guys are really pessimistic. lol I'm sure he's just entertaining a child because it's what he loves doing and it awakens her pull towards the circus.
That smoke was probably drawn to show that the pierrot 'popped' the flower into existence with a sleight of hand. Compare the flower with the one Polka's holding, hers looks like artificial flower with the stem supported by a wire.
Also, notice that black-haired member of the troupe in the reflection? That's Subaru.
Also, notice that black-haired member of the troupe in the reflection? That's Subaru.
I do believe that you're pulling that statement out of your rear end, my good Sir. Have you got anything to back this claim up? Because Subaru appears to have an ugly-duckling type story in this series.