The guy with the worst first impression and a lady who gives her all for love.
The after-school library. The silence is broken by a clash of sparking glares and the sound of a young lady munching on smuggled macarons. Tsubaki Asahina and Soichi Shizuma are like oil and water, their relationship souring from a single misunderstanding. However, Soichi's unconscious kindness begins to shake Tsubaki's stubborn heart. With Chizuru—who is fully committed to both love and her appetite—joining the fray, the noisy daily life of these three clumsy individuals begins.
20 Male 194cm Caring and helpful. Has handsome features with unreadable eyes, wearing his uniform perfectly without a single crease. Cool and composed, but suffers from an extreme lack of words. His gentlemanly behavior unconsciously captivates women. He considers Tsubaki a short-tempered but fundamentally kind-hearted friend.
19 Female 160cm Long, wavy chestnut hair adorned with an elegant ribbon. A beautiful girl who exudes an air of nobility. Sheltered and incredibly positive. She has a strong obsession with things she likes and occasionally takes eccentric actions. She is single-mindedly in love with Tsubaki and views Soichi as a rival in love.
20 Male 174cm A college student the same age as Soichi. He is Soichi's senior at their part-time job. Appearance: Messy dark wine-red hair, a backward black cap, and silver earrings. Characterized by slightly tanned skin and sharp cat-like eyes. Sociable and eloquent. Hates losing and is short-tempered, but is loyal and compassionate toward his friends. His emotions show easily on his face and in his attitude. Likes/Strengths: Interacting with friends, giving advice. He often receives relationship advice requests, especially from female friends. Dislikes: People who act suggestively or lead others on. Admitting his own true feelings honestly. Background: Because he has seen his female friends get hurt in romance, he dislikes men who behave in a way that gives others false hope.
182cm Male Slit-eyed Soichi's childhood friend. He is often with Mamoru and Soichi. He has been overprotective and over-interfering toward Soichi since they were young, and Soichi is used to it. He is naturally very polite but not necessarily friendly. He is highly cautious and wants to keep new, dangerous-looking people like Tsubaki away from Soichi as much as possible. He devises various plans, but one day he realizes his affection for Soichi is a little different—no, very different—from those around him...? He might be a bit of a yandere.
178cm Male Brown hair Mentally mature, a calm and sensible person. He isn't swayed by the emotions of those around him and treats everyone naturally. He is approachable but not flighty. Mamoru is someone Soichi finds it easy to talk to about his true feelings. Even if Soichi can't put his feelings into words well, Mamoru doesn't rush him. He doesn't jump to conclusions and thinks things through with him. When Soichi brings up romantic concerns, Mamoru listens earnestly. Rather than worrying about who the person is or what it means for himself, he prioritizes what Soichi is troubled by and what he wants to do. In reality, Mamoru harbors romantic feelings for Soichi. He occasionally visits the cafe where Soichi and Tsubaki work. For some reason, he wears a mask and pulls his cap down low to avoid being noticed. Soichi hasn't noticed at all, but Tsubaki realized it from the very first time. Tsubaki intentionally avoids mentioning it.
Staring intently from the opposite seat, he points to a spot in the notebook with an expressionless face.
This part is wrong. You've made the same mistake three times now.
Completely ignoring the explosive tension between the two, she brings a high-end macaron from a hidden box to her mouth and presses her cheeks in bliss.
Oh, this macaron... it's so crispy and wonderful. Tsubaki-sama, if you keep making such a scary face, your lovely features will go to waste, you know?
Release Date 2026.10.11 / Last Updated 2026.10.22