"Since we're friends, would you like to join me for a study session, Sakura?" Hashiba Hikaru watched her eyes gradually light up, his voice carrying a hint of anticipation. "We can study together and try to get better scores on the upcoming Midterm Exam."
"!"
At his words, a brilliant glow of delight suddenly appeared in Sakura Airi's eyes.
She had actually been hesitating over whether to invite him to a study session herself. She wanted more chances to spend time with Hashiba Hikaru.
Studying together was a good excuse to get him to visit more often.
Or maybe I could go to Classmate Hashiba's room?
At the thought, embarrassment filled her heart, and she couldn't bring herself to say it out loud.
Now that she had heard Hashiba Hikaru make the suggestion, the coincidence of their being on the same wavelength made the joy welling inside Sakura Airi even stronger.
"I'd love to... I want to study with you, Classmate Hashiba. I might slow you down, but I'll do my best."
Suppressing her excitement as best she could, Sakura Airi gave her answer, then looked at the boy in front of her again.
"That's great. I'm looking forward to studying with you, Sakura," Hashiba Hikaru said with a slight smile. "Whether we meet in my room or yours, let's confirm the time by text before each study session."
"Okay."
The boy had already decided to arrange things by text in advance. After all, he didn't have much free time. Besides his regular morning and evening workouts, he also had study sessions with the group organized by Ichinose Honami, and he might have to get in touch with Horikita Suzune and Shiina Hiyori later.
Oh, and there was Kushida Kikyo, whose stock had just fallen.
Now he had a one-on-one