I don't know but to me, when Sumi said that, he was saying Utou being an alpha would completely solve his problems. Here is a superior who cares about his problems, still thinks he can succeed at work like anyone else, and has praised him for going against the grain. I think that moment was when he realized he had fallen for him. Sumi hates his body so living with his heats the way they are would be a nightmare for him.
That being said, this new alpha seems to know what to say to him and Sumi might try that direction now that he thinks he is Karasuma's replacement. All I can see in the future is some tears. (Really gunning for a beta/omega baby. Please please please.)
'I trusted you ', you dare say that after you told him that you wished he was an alpha! YOU KNOW WHAT, FUCK YOU, YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAY THAT!