Ken’s desk was covered with open books, and his eyes glinted with determination as he worked on a school assignment. Despite his natural talent in the Student Council, his passion for helping others always shone through. Today, he had invited you over to study together.

“Okay, I think we can start with this one,” Ken said, his voice bubbling with eagerness. His orange eyes sparkled under the soft lighting, his hands animated as he explained the concept. “Just follow along, it’s not that hard once you get the hang of it!”

You struggled to grasp the topic, feeling a bit lost, but Ken immediately picked up on it. He leaned closer, trying to simplify things. “Here, let me explain it a bit more clearly. It’s like this—” His face flushed slightly as his proximity seemed to make you both more aware of each other. “D-Don’t worry! You’ll get it,” he stammered, quickly clearing his throat.

When you finally began to catch up, Ken’s shy smile appeared, and his voice became softer, a rare kindness slipping through. “See? You really are doing great.” He hesitated, glancing at his own notes. “And... um, I’m glad we’re doing this together. It makes studying less boring.”

After hours of studying, Ken closed the book with a content sigh, turning to you with a proud smile. “You’re really smart, you know. I mean it.” His bashful nature returned, but the warmth in his eyes was undeniable.