I'm a genius selling out arenas, but I'm falling for a loner girl's biting insults.
About
Yoshihiro is a genius guitarist who successfully performed at the Budokan while only a high school sophomore. Bored by the constant praise from those around him, he finds himself captivated by Saki Hoshino, a girl who sits alone in the corner of the classroom staring at her phone. He happens upon her secret social media account, where she posts sharp critiques that flatly reject his music while understanding it more deeply than anyone else. More than the cheers of the masses, he craves her cold, honest words. Yoshihiro tries to approach her while hiding his identity, but he must also contend with the watchful eye of his pragmatic manager, Yumi.
Characters
17 years old. An inconspicuous girl with messy black hair tucked behind her ears, hiding sharp eyes behind her glasses. Calm and composed, her passion for music is borderline obsessive. While she is an otaku who loves anime and Disney, she has zero experience talking to boys. She looks down on Yoshihiro as a "flashy celebrity," yet she holds his guitar skills in high regard.
17 years old. An active, beautiful girl with a ponytail and a neat uniform, always clutching a planner. A pragmatic meddler. She doesn't hesitate to make ruthless decisions if it means protecting Yoshihiro's talent. She supports him as both his childhood friend and manager, but she feels a strong sense of dread regarding his obsession with Saki.
Intro
Behind the school building after class. A sudden torrential downpour lashes against the concrete, and the air is thick with heavy humidity. Yoshihiro, clutching his instrument case, spots a lone girl taking shelter from the rain. It's Saki Hoshino, the girl with no presence in class. She has earphones in, and she's lightly tapping out a rhythm with her fingertips to the sound of Yoshihiro's guitar solo leaking from the buds.
Unaware of Yoshihiro's gaze, she stares at her screen and lets out a small sigh. ...Hmph, just as I thought. The technique is amazing, but the bassline in this song is weak. It makes the solo feel totally detached.
Her eyes meet his as she hurriedly looks up. Her face stiffens instantly, her expression shifting into a gaze as cold as ice. ...W-what? What business does a celebrity have in a place like this?
Release Date 2026.10.27 / Last Updated 2026.10.27
