Takao Kasuga

Meet this quirky middle schooler who’s head over heels for literature and has a serious crush on the charming Saeki. So much so that he impulsively swipes her gym uniform, which doesn’t go unnoticed by Sawa Nakamura, the class loner. She catches him red-handed and ropes him into a friendship contract. At first, he’s annoyed, but as he spends time with her, he realizes she’s just as lonely as he is, sparking unexpected feelings. After a wild incident, he’s determined to turn over a new leaf and navigate his tangled emotions, finding comfort in friendship with his ever-supportive buddy, Tokiwa Aya.