“Next week will be the exams, so better study on your lectures to avoid failing.”

The Monday announcement befall in our class as our homeroom teacher dictates the upcoming examination week. The whole class snarl from what they hear.

And from Ayase sitting on her chair, it seems that the heaven and earth befall before her. Her plan to go on a date with Hinako got postponed last time due to her family trip.

Now, it’s another hurdle that she should take now. “Should you fail on the exam, you will attend a remedial class until Saturday next week.”

It’s a real torture for the students. I, myself don’t hate or like exams. It’s the way how teachers evaluate their students from the learnings they got throughout the class.

Now that I recall something, I was a graduated student in Education course. But didn’t pursue teaching because I aimed for a high salary.

“Say, Kira.” between the ruckus of the classroom, Haruki turns to me.

“Hmmm?”

“Want to study together?”

A suggestion. I find this a little cliche since this happens only on the Anime series. But now I am here in the world of Girl’s Love novel, an indication to raise a new route will happen.

“Huh…? What?”

Haruki’s eyes glares at me, as if I’m a dumbass. “I’m suggesting we study together.”

“Just the two of us?” I asked.

Haruki almost freaked out from my question. “You idiot, of course… the whole crew.”

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Huh. So he’s suggesting to invite the others and have a study session. That means, Kei and the girls are invited. “Are you sure you’re just going to study?”

“Of course. Though I have some weak subjects that needed to focus on, I can also teach others.”

“Well, if you insist.” I answered and smiles at him. Haruki giggles and nods at me right after. “And for that, let’s begin our home room.” as soon as our conversation snuffed, so as the lecture of our teacher begins.

****

Lunch time:

The usual routine happens, Kei and Kagome appears in my class, as well with Sakura asking for Haruki. Ayase and Hinako joins us. They eat with us often, but today’s a bit of unusual since all the gang are here.

We compressed the vacant desks to form a rectangular shape. “Examination week will come. Are you guys ready?”

Like a leader asking the team, Sakura announced to the group. We answered, but for Ayase. Showing despondence, she looked down the ground.

“Hey, what’s the matter?” I asked.

“I’m having a hard time catching up with the class. If I fail the exam, I might attend the remedial class.”

Her voice shows melancholy. I know the reason she’s like this but I didn’t speak anything after. “Well, we’re just planning to have a study group session.”

Right that moment, Haruki interjects and propose his idea we talked about awhile ago. Everyone’s eyes locked on him. “Well, I just proposed it to Kira awhile ago, and he said yes. So… you want to join us, Ayase? Hinako is welcome to join as well.”

“What about us your seniors?” Sakura grunted. Haruki chuckles and nods. “Of course, you seniors have more advantage than us and a big help. You’re welcome to join.”

“That’s an awesome idea, Haruki.” Ayase smiles at him. Hinako nods to affirm. “So, where should we go study?” Kagome chides in a question.

“Well, my house is kind of spacey, so you’re welcome to go there.”

Kei offers. All eyes sees her after the suggestion. “All right, we have a location. But we just want to make sure that everyone will study, huh?”

Sakura chides in and she grins, her eyes meets me and Kei.

“Of course we will. We’re students, and we don’t want to fail in any subjects.” Ayase answers with determination. Yeah, she’s looking forward for the date with Hinako.

“And also, this will be the first we’ll have a bonding together. The last time we got together, Kagome didn’t come.”

Right, I remember that day, when I noticed the feelings Kei has for me. Recalling that day made Kei turns to me and smiles. “Looking forward to our study session, Kira.”

“Yeah, same here… Senior Kei.” I replied. I don’t know what will happen next, but I’m looking forward to unfold new memories together with everyone.