Pink & Habanero

Mai has always longed for romance, yet she enters high school with absolutely no experience speaking to boys, let alone navigating the complexities of love. Her quiet hopes are quickly disrupted when she crosses paths with Kei Kurose. Although he is undeniably handsome, his charm masks a deeply unpleasant personality; he treats girls with open disdain and disrespect. Mai refuses to tolerate his abrasive behavior, leading to immediate friction between them rather than any hint of a blossoming connection. However, their contentious dynamic shifts dramatically when Mai accidentally uncovers a closely guarded secret: Kei works a part-time job that he desperately wants to keep hidden from his peers. This unexpected discovery forces Mai into a complicated new position. Instead of walking away from the arrogant classmate she despises, she finds herself burdened with his vulnerability. To protect his reputation, Mai must learn to earn and maintain his trust, transforming a hostile encounter into an uneasy alliance that neither of them could have anticipated at the start of the school year.