Futami Nana is a mangaka dedicated to her work, whose creativity goes far beyond the pages of manga. Her biggest challenge isn't deadlines, but dealing with even the simplest interactions with her editor, Satou Kaede, whom she views as cold, beautiful, and widely respected.
Ooboshi Akiteru is a high school student living by a simple, logical code. Efficiency counts above all else. Wasting time is a mortal sin to him—especially on illogical social games like "be mean to the person you like." This pragmatism is constantly put to the test by one person: Kohinata Iroha, his friend's younger sister.
Aizawa Yuuichi returns to his hometown after seven years, a snow-covered city in northern Japan. He moves in with his aunt, Minase Akiko, and his cousin, Minase Nayuki. However, Yuuichi's return to his old stomping grounds is not carefree, as the boy remembers almost nothing from his previous visits.
Naoe Riki is a quiet and sensitive high school student suffering from narcolepsy and experiencing trauma after the loss of his parents. At the most difficult moment of his life, Riki was pulled out of despair by four peers: the charismatic Natsume Kyousuke, his shy sister Natsume Rin, the muscle-head Inohara Masato, and the kendo master Miyazawa Kengo. Together, they form a tight-knit group that has become a substitute for a family for Riki.
Ayase Yuu never lived up to his mother—a legendary actress whose talent and charisma captivated the entire country. Although people expected him to follow in her footsteps after her death, Yuu turned out to be a completely average boy, devoid of any special abilities. After transferring to the prestigious Saika School, known for educating elite individuals, he is quickly deemed insignificant.
Yuutani Yuu, a first-year student at Fujigasaki Private High School. With her sharp gaze, large earrings, and flashy, two-tone hair, she looks like a genuine yankee, but the truth is entirely different. Deep down, she is a polite and helpful girl whose mind is occupied by only one person—the disciplinary committee chair, Mizutori Atori.
Gojou Wakana has been fascinated by the art of creating hina — traditional Japanese dolls — since he was a child. He inherited this passion from his grandfather, who taught him the craft. Unfortunately, it required total dedication, which is why he had no friends by the time he started high school. There are several girls in his class, and the beautiful Kitagawa Marin, around whom everyone else gathers, seems to lead the group. Wakana treated such people like visitors from another planet—at least until fate crossed their paths. One day, the sewing machine at his home broke down due to its age.
The school relationship between Sakuramori Akane and Houjou Saito is far from the best. Constant bickering occurs between them, even over the simplest trifles. One day, they both receive messages from their grandparents and unexpectedly meet for a joint dinner.
Kamihate Uryuu had a difficult childhood; he lost his parents at a young age and grew up in an orphanage. Despite these hardships, the boy never gave up and is doing everything he can to get into a prestigious medical school. He moves into a shrine at the invitation of the head priest there. However, when he arrives, the priest is nowhere to be found. Instead, he meets three beautiful sisters with completely different personalities.
When Nakamura Teruaki moves from Tokyo to far‑off Okinawa, he has no idea the cultural gap will be so wide. Despite his cheerful nature, the sudden change leaves him a little overwhelmed ‑ everything feels unfamiliar, from everyday customs to the way people talk. One classmate fascinates him in particular. There is just one problem ‑ the girl speaks only in Uchinaaguchi, the traditional Okinawan language that Japanese speakers cannot understand at all.
Inomata Taiki attends a school with a specialized sports program because his mother was an extraordinary basketball player. After joining the badminton team in junior high, Taiki has been an active participant in training. He always strives to be the first one in the gymnasium. However, no matter how early he arrives, he always gets there second, right after Kano Chinatsu, a third-year student on whom Taiki has a crush.
Oohara Takuya and Honjouji Rika work at a travel agency in Tokyo. They rarely exchange a word, and when they do, it often leads to minor misunderstandings. One day, their superiors announce that they are opening a new office in Alaska and are looking for employees to relocate there. At the same time, they point out that if there are no volunteers, they will choose people themselves, starting with the singles.