Confession

At night, in Class 1-A's dormitory building.

After dinner and taking showers, everyone gathered in the living room of the common area, each holding their respective textbooks for study.

Yes, that's right, everyone, including Bakugo, was here. His grades had always been excellent, but he was here to tutor Kirishima. Last semester, he had helped Kirishima with his studies for several days, enduring a hellish regime of extra lessons.

Even Todoroki, who usually went to bed early, appeared in the living room. He held a math textbook and said, "Teaching... I'm not very good at it."

Renault patted his shoulder and said, "It's alright, just explain your problem-solving approach."

Todoroki hesitated, as this was his first time doing something like this. "Alright then, but let's wrap it up by nine. I need to rest early."

"You really live like an old man," Renault commented helplessly.

On the other side, Kirishima immediately exclaimed, "Yeah! Bakugo is the same!"

"Shut up!"

*BANG!*

Bakugo's fist landed directly on Kirishima's head, but he was prepared and activated his Quirk in response. Bakugo glanced at Kirishima, who was unperturbed and grinning and managed to contain his anger, channeling all his frustration into the study session.

After the playful moment, Iida, the class president, spoke up. "Alright, everyone. Since we're all here, let's make the most of this limited time to review for the upcoming midterm exam. We already have limited study time due to our work studies. Let's not jeopardize our midterm exam results because of those. It wouldn't be worth it."

Renault added a comment, following up, "Although Aizawa-sensei didn't say it, I think if any of you fail the midterm exam, especially those who have only completed half of their work studies, he might consider canceling your work study activities. After all, if you can't even fulfill the basic goal of studying as a student, he definitely won't let you all go on work studies."

His words made several students who struggled academically swallow nervously.

Mineta held a textbook, a pen perched on his lips, and jeeringly said, "You guys, you're still not good enough, how can you mess up even a simple exam like this? It won't do if you continue like this~"

Kaminari, Ashido, Kirishima, and others glared at Grape with anger but couldn't find the words to respond.

They couldn't deny that Grape's academic performance was surprisingly good, at least better than the three of them.

Soon, the study session began, with students who ranked at the top of the class and those hovering on the edge of failing taking advantage of the opportunity to fill their knowledge gaps.

As time passed, the study session stretched into the late evening, reaching 10:30 PM. In the middle, both Bakugo and Todoroki left one after another, returning to their own rooms to rest.

"Alright, it's about time. Let's call it a night, everyone," Iida announced the end of tonight's study session.

"Hmm~" Ashido put down her pen, stretched lazily, and said, "I didn't realize how late it had gotten. I'm tired, let's go to sleep. Thanks for tonight, Yaomomo!"

"Don't mention it. We still have a study session tomorrow. Let's do our best these days," Yaoyorozu replied, closing her book with a smile.

The tables were tidied up, and the trash of snacks and drinks scattered around was quickly disposed of. The living room was soon empty.

However, half an hour later, footsteps could be heard in the living room.

Renault, wearing pajamas, returned to the living room, turned on the lights, and headed to the kitchen, where he poured a glass of milk from the refrigerator.

After such a focused study session tonight, he suddenly found it difficult to fall asleep.

After heating the milk, he only left half of the living room's lights on, sat on the couch, and sipped his milk while scrolling through his phone. He needed some time to settle his mind to sleep.

"Renault-kun, are you still awake?" Yaoyorozu, her long hair disheveled, looked surprised as Renault appeared in the common area.

"You're saying that, but you haven't slept either, have you?" Renault replied, raising the cup in his hand. "Having trouble sleeping, so I came down for a glass of milk."

"Me too. Everyone studying together tonight has gotten me a bit excited," Yaoyorozu said, heading to the kitchen and, like him, heating a glass of milk.

With her ceramic cup in hand, Yaoyorozu approached him and sat down next to him.

"What are you looking at?"

"I'm reading the latest news from the Pro Hero circle. Kamui Woods and Mt. Lady have been spotted together again while taking a break, and rumors of their romance seem to be confirmed," Renault handed the phone over a bit, showing her the news on the screen.

"Ah~ These two debuted around the same time and often work together. It's quite possible for their relationship to develop like this," Yaoyorozu leaned against his shoulder, looking at the news on the phone and smiling.

Late at night, two teenagers, a boy and a girl at puberties sat together with no one else around to disturb them. For Renault, this was undeniably a significant challenge.

Moreover, Yaoyorozu was currently wearing a silk nightgown, clinging tightly to Renault's shoulder. He could clearly feel that she wasn't wearing anything else beneath her nightgown.

Who could resist this?

Yaoyorozu was well aware of the current position of the two people, but in the dim lighting, he couldn't quite make out the blush on her face. She even used this opportunity to put her cup down, placing her left hand on his phone screen, and sliding it to read the news she was interested in.

She had already made up her mind to make a move. Lately, she had read quite a few shoujo manga and even some novels, learning various tactics. The current situation, with the two of them alone together, provided plenty of opportunities for maneuvering.

Drawing closer also made it harder for Renault to resist. He quickly finished the last bit of milk, preparing to get up.

"It's getting late, I'll go rest."

However, just as he stood up, Yaoyorozu reached out and grabbed his hand, pulling him back.

In fact, she pushed him onto the couch, straddling him directly, looking down at the dumbfounded Renault from a superior position.

"Uhh, Yaoyorozu..."

"Renault-kun." Lowering her head, Yaoyorozu gazed into his eyes, took a deep breath, and said, "My family is considered a prominent family. I've never had any worries about food or clothing since I was little. Also, unlike some other families, my parents have never considered arranging marriages for me. Before entering U.A., my mother told me that if I meet a boy I like, I should take the initiative and not regret it later."

"But..."

Yaoyorozu immediately covered his mouth with her hand and confidently continued, "I know what you're about to say, but Yaoyorozu Momo is definitely not someone who fears challenges. I've already made up my mind. I will fight for what I want, even if I can't win in the end. That's something to worry about later."

After speaking, she leaned down without caring about his reaction.

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