2 days later, the results for the examination has been revealed to each class.

With Class C being ranked 4th with 217 points.

Upon seeing the results, Class C blamed Mio Ibuki for dragging down the whole class with her incompetence. Hiyori puts herself on-front and defends Ibuki, stating that she was the only one who was willing to participate, as Satoru Kaneda was absent during the exam.

The whole class blames Ryuuen as he was the one who picked the participants. Ishizaki of course defends Ryuuen but Ryuuen just laughs everything off.

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Unexpectedly, Class A and Class B has a 2 way tie, with 289 points.

Class A didn't do anything mind-blowing and stuck with the tradition of answering everything with just their own mind.

Class B however did something different. They took advantage of the substitute system. With Horikita planning to swap Kushida with Yukimura once she answers the first half of the exam.

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Class D took the lead, with a perfect score of 300. Earning their class 100 class points, while other celebrated Kanzaki and Ichinose approached Ayanokouji to thank him.

"Thank you Ayanokouji."
exclaimed Kanzaki

"You shouldn't thank me, I helped with your studies. It was your own mind that truly excelled. I am only a tutor."

"Seriously? I didn't expect you to be so humble. Still, thanks"

"... no problem Kanzaki"

"Yeah, that's better."

After small talk, Kanzaki finally left Ayanokouji alone.

==Ichinose POV==

I didn't even think. I just wanted to thank him. I wanted to go up to him and just... give him the biggest hug that I could ever give.

"Ayanokouji!" I exclaimed loudly

My voice was so loud that it caught his attention. He turned around only to see me running at him, full speed. Then I could see him brace for impact, as if he was about to get run over by a train. But it was already too late. He was going to receive the meanest and biggest hug he was ever gonna get in his entire life.

I gave him the biggest hug I could have ever given to someone. But the bad news is... while I was calling out his name, my voice was so loud that it caught all of my class' attention. It was the end of me for sure,I felt as if the whole class was staring at us while I did it. I knew for a fact that after this I'm definitely gonna be receiving plenty of teases.

Welp, I've done it. I have dug my own grave and now I'm definitely gonna be punished for all my time in this class. No use in sulking on it, I might aswell enjoy this moment while it lasts!

"Ichinose, they are staring." He whispered.

"Shhhhhh, let me enjoy this moment."

He obediently took it in quietly, I buried my face into his chest and really took it in. His body is so well-built. I wonder if he exercises? I mean I know he does workout occasionally but I didn't expect him to have this much features.

After a few minutes I finally let go of him. His expression is the same as always, relaxed and apathetic. I thought I could get a reaction from him but... oh well atleast I got to embrace him.

"Are you done?" He asked.

"Yep!"

"Okay then."

After a few hours, class has ended and everyone left the classroom. I stayed behind to fix some of the chairs because my oh my... our room is pretty messy after some of the students started celebrating our victory.

Hehe, I've never seen them so happy for awhile. I'm so glad to see them so enthusiastic.

I carried through and fixed some of our chairs, most were still not arranged but boy does my back hurt. I should really start exercising more often, can't believe this small labor already got my body aching! I'll rest for now. I thought for myself, then suddenly I heard the door creak open.

I quickly got up to greet whoever was on the other side of the sliding door. I thought we were already done with celebrations? Turns out one more is raring to scream one last time. I'll let it slide. I kept my eyes on the door and lo and behold, it was Kiyotaka.

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Wait, it's Ayanokouji? HUH?

My mind was instantly active. It was like all the neurons on my brain suddenly jolted at the realization that Kiyotaka Ayanokouji has just entered the room. My thoughts instantly started to race each other.

Why is he here? Did he forget something?  Is he here to secretly celebrate because he didn't want to show his happiness to us because he wanted to stay mysterious?
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Okay that last thought was a tad bit ridiculous BUT still. What if he didn't come here for trivial matters? What if he came here to discuss something more important?

"Hello Ayanokouji, what brings you here? It's getting late y'know?"

"I originally went back to Class B after class when I was greeted with everyone almost growling at me, hissing at me. So I detoured and found myself walking inside our classroom."

I feel bad for him. In just a few days, he already has the whole Class B printing a big red target on his back, I didn't know what to do. All I could have offered was my undivided attention and my ears.

"I'm sorry, Ayanokouji."

"Don't apologize, you didn't do anything wrong. It was my decision"

"But... why?"

"Why?"

"Why would you... throw away a big advantage and abandon your class for a class that doesn't even know you that much?"

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Silence wrapped around the room as Ayanokouji looked around the room, looking unimpressed.

"I'm guessing you need some help?" He asked

"The first you could do is to not give me that judgemental look.

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"..."

We stared at each other for awhile, I didn't expect this outcome. Those gold gems looked... dark. Despite his eyes shining with gold hue, his eyes were filled with darkness. I was in a trance. His eye's were just as beautiful as he was. I don't know why the other students just left him alone, I thought girls would be flocking in his way but no. He was alone.

"Let's start working." He said. Cutting off the silence and pulling my mind right back to reality.

He took off his blazer and rolled up his sleeves. And my... those forearms looked amazing. I knew staring would be dangerous so I looked away quickly. I focused on the task on hand. While I was arranging the chairs in complete order I had my back turned against him so I didn't see how fast he was going. I heard multiple chairs being pulled and pushed, his voice letting out some groans and sighs from time to time.

As soon as I was done with the first row of chairs, he already had 3 rows arranged. He works efficiently and diligently. I thought to myself.
A few hours go by and we finally finished cleaning and maintaining our room. Now we just needed to pack up and call it a day.

Before packing my bags, I sat at the nearest desk and took a deep breath before letting out all the air with relief. I relaxed for a little while Ayanokouji took a seat on the nearest chair next to me.

"Thank you for helping me, Ayanokouji. I really appreciate it."

"It's no problem."

"You're a pretty efficient hardworker huh?"

"What makes you say that?" He scoffed

"Hey now, give yourself some credit. Unless you want me to be the one that compliment you?" I teased

"No thanks. I've gotten more than I wanted."

"Hm?"

I was pretty curious, Ayanokouji wasn't the type of person to want anything really. In my eyes, he looked bored despite wanting to be left alone. It was a kind of a shock to hear that he wanted something.

"What would that be?" I poked his cheeks

"Keep your fingers off me please?"

"Alright finee."

"I wanted to spend some time with you."

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HEH? HE WANTED TO... SPEND TIME WITH ME???

Hello my friends! I'm sorry that this chapter took awhile, I tried my hardest to think of what to do in order to improve so I decided to take a little break and do some reading to get some inspiration.

I'm going to be changing my format to the standard. It felt a little more comfortable to work around with.

I also might take awhile to do some chapters because I have no ideas as of now.  But don't worry! I just need a little bit more time to think of scenarios for Kiyotaka and Honami. Like I said, I'm going to be focusing on their interactions and their sweet moments more. Expect that there will be timeskips, there will be less canon special exams and stuff. It was pretty hard at first but this whole thing serves to just give Kiyonami shippers butterflies to their stomach hehe.

That's all, thanks for reading!