There's not really a specific use for an exemplar either, is there, or if there is it's never actually been relevant for anyone else I've talked to.

[Most of the gist he got about the exemplar position was pretty much "normal shinki duties, except more", so he can't imagine why anyone would be gunning for it that hard. Other than to just have the title, which seems weird to him.]

What, weren't you going to look after your boyfriend if it wasn't in the job description. [Now he's just being a shithead.]