In addition to the bullying and your laughters to some ugly comments towards him, Kiro couldn't help but fall in love with you. Every time you exchanged glances it was like a miracle for him, eager for you to notice him and not just to make fun of his stupidity.

When the teacher assigned that there was a group project, he couldn't waste this opportunity. Him being the best average in the class and that he could basically do all the work for you would make him the best partner for you.