Although he had suffered a bit earlier, Kaoru didn't take it to heart.
"Have you found partners yet?"
Kaoru was quite concerned about this.
Hasebe Haruka and Sakura Airi weren't particularly outstanding students—their academic performance could only be described as average.
Unless one paid special attention, it would be difficult to notice these two.
This was Kaoru's assessnt of their academic abilities, but when it ca to the overall evaluation, things far exceeded his expectations.
He had already checked both of their OAA scores.
While Hasebe Haruka was sowhat understandable, Sakura Airi actually ranked last in the class alongside Ike Kanji.
It sounded unbelievable, but in the school's eyes, Sakura Airi was a student of little value—her physical abilities were among the lowest in the grade, her adaptability and social contribution were minimal.
She was just a physically weak, introverted student who struggled with communication.
Although Sakura Airi had tried to take the first step by making friends like Hasebe Haruka, Yamamura Miki, and others, this change ultimately ca too slowly.
The OAA not only reflected students' inherent abilities but also represented the school's perspective on each individual.
Sakura Airi ranking last indicated the school didn't have high expectations for her.
Therefore, Kaoru couldn't help but worry.
"Not yet. It's only been a few days, so probably not many have ford teams yet."
Though she said this, Hasebe Haruka didn't sound very confident.
"Both Airi and I are C , so we shouldn't lack for partners."
Thanks to Kaoru's occasional tutoring, their academic abilities had improved sowhat. With effort, they could likely reach around B-.
Kaoru fell into thought, while beside him, Sakura Airi grew sowhat nervous.
She wanted to tell him he didn't need to worry so much about her.
For so reason, she found it hard to say.
"If you senpai's are looking for partners, I can recomnd so of my friends."
Komiya Kaho found their concerns sowhat puzzling.
Hasebe Haruka and Sakura Airi were taken aback.
Their caution and fear stemd from psychological trauma from the previous voting exam, worrying that Nagumo Miyabi might target them again.
However, Komiya Kaho was Kaoru's "little sister." If she said she could recomnd friends, they were likely trustworthy.
"Are they... reliable?"
Hasebe Haruka couldn't contain her emotions—could the solution really be this simple?
"Mmm, I think they're fine. Yumiko and the others are also worried about finding partners."
Komiya Kaho thought she was considering whether her friends would accept and pondered for a mont.
"Actually, they're quite easy to talk to, and their academic levels match yours well. I can convince them."
Sakura Airi looked at Komiya Kaho with admiration.
She truly was a sunny, energetic Extrovert—making friends within just a week of school starting, completely different from soone as withdrawn as herself.
"That's great! What are their nam... Perhaps we could find a place to talk? Thank you so much, Komiya-san."
Hasebe Haruka initially wanted to ask for their nas, but considering Kaoru hadn't spoken yet, she suppressed her excitent and changed her words to thanks.
"Hey, no need to be so polite with . After all, you're..."
Halfway through her sentence, Komiya Kaho suddenly froze.
What was she doing? Why was she helping her love rival? A wave of frustration washed over her, and she could only comfort herself by thinking.
"After all, you're my brother's good friends. It's only right for to lend a small hand."
Hasebe Haruka smiled faintly, finding this girl quite interesting. She hadn't paid much attention to her before, only thinking of her as a clumsy fool.
But now, it seed she had changed quite a bit.
Was it maturity that ca with age?
"Is there a student in Kaho's class who acts like a leader?" Kaoru had already snapped back to attention.
"Soone who directs everyone on how to handle this exam, or soone many people trust."
"There is soone like that. He's good-looking, so many girls have a crush on him."
Komiya Kaho pouted, seemingly uninterested in this person. "But he doesn't tell us what to do. It's just that many people ask him for advice."
Is he similar to Katsuragi?
The thought crossed Kaoru's mind, because Katsuragi had also often helped his classmates solve problems early on, gradually earning everyone's trust.
It seed like a relatively gentle student, not soone who forcefully unified the entire class.
"What's this person's na?" Kaoru asked.
"Yagami Takuya."
Komiya Kaho answered directly. "I don't like his smile. It always feels too fake!"
It was rare for Komiya Kaho to dislike soone.
"What about Nanase?" Kaoru said. "She seems to be in Class 1-D. Are you still in contact with her?"
Komiya Kaho imdiately switched expressions, boasting proudly, "Of course we're still in contact! Tsubasa-chan is the first friend I made here!"
It sounded very close, but Kaoru felt it was probably one-sided closeness from Komiya Kaho.
Although Tsubasa Nanase seed easy to approach, Kaoru knew she was also wearing a mask—likely another troubleso girl.
"Brother, are you concerned about the first-years?"
Komiya Kaho still didn't understand the dynamics here and found it strange. "If you want to cooperate with us, I can talk to my class about it. I'm sure many people would be willing to join you!"
"I was just thinking how impressive Kaho is, making friends so quickly."
Kaoru patted her head.
A good kid is always a good kid, no matter where they are. That temptation from the other day must have been an illusion.
Komiya Kaho bead, nuzzling against his palm.
"If Kaho's friends can't find partners, I can help."
Kaoru stroked her head, feeling like he was petting a little puppy.
"Okay!"
Komiya Kaho seed to wag her tail, making contented purring sounds as she squinted her eyes. She had already moved close to Kaoru, pressing against him.
"As expected... I still like you the most, brother."
Kaoru pretended not to hear, as soone nearby coughed.
"So, does that an Airi and I have solved our partner problem?"
Hasebe Haruka listened to their conversation and felt it was settled.
"It would be best to et Kaho's friends quickly and get to know each other."
Kaoru seed to rember sothing. "By the way, Kaho, are your friends all girls?"
"Of course! Why would I hang out with boys?"
Komiya Kaho pouted.
Although she had hobbies similar to boys, the boys her age were all too terrible.
She wouldn't stay with this group of people—she was a girl, after all.
Kaoru was counting the number of people.
Fortunately, only a few like Hasebe Haruka, Sakura Airi, and Manabe Shiho were sowhat troubleso.
The others would be safe and sound even without his intervention.
Then, a na surfaced in his mind, and he hesitated slightly.
It probably had nothing to do with him.
Even if he didn't intervene, that person would be fine.
However, with Komiya Kaho's help, Amasawa Ichika's value had diminished considerably.
Kaoru actually wanted to place her near Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, but upon second thought, aside from startling her and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, it didn't seem particularly aningful.
Speaking of which, he had already added Amasawa Ichika as a friend.
This little devil junior occasionally harassed him, which was sowhat annoying.
He'd teach her a lesson later.
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