On his first day of high school, Fushioka — a tall boy with an intimidating face but a kind heart — is determined to leave behind prejudice and enjoy his youth. However, everything changes when he meets Shimohoshizaki, a peculiar, clumsy, and timid girl who hides a deep sadness behind her silences. A misunderstanding, a flying textbook, and a moment of bravery unexpectedly bring them together, starting a gentle story about empathy, personal growth, and the desire to form genuine connections, even when the world seems determined to misjudge you. Can an unexpected friendship change the course of two lives marked by loneliness?