Miyazawa Yukino appears to be the perfect student, kind, intelligent, pretty, and modest. But her flawless exterior is a façade, a performance fueled by a craving for praise and admiration. Her life takes an unexpected turn when the new student Arima Soichiro arrives and tops the exam rankings. Arima is not only brilliant but also kind, handsome, and modest, an almost unbelievable combination. Even more striking, he discovers Yukino’s secret and blackmails her into helping him. Over time, their uneasy relationship develops into a friendship and eventually blossoms into love. Will their bond endure the many obstacles that lie ahead?