Backstage Lovers

Niwa Ikusei is a music college student with a restless, unconventional lifestyle. Lacking a permanent place of his own, he drifts from night to night, sleeping in the homes of various girls. His aimless routine takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Yui Mahiro, a senior in the composition department, just as one of Ikusei’s fleeting encounters leaves a girl in tears. Despite being the son of a renowned genius pianist, Yui has chosen to forge his own path by focusing entirely on composing rather than performing. Fascinated by Yui's musical talent, Ikusei becomes determined to involve him in a band he is assembling for the upcoming cultural festival. As they spend more time together, Ikusei begins to see past Yui’s typically awkward and unfriendly exterior. Beneath that cold demeanor lies a deeply pure and stoic individual who pours his heart into his craft. Ikusei finds this hidden sincerity incredibly endearing, and what begins as a simple invitation to collaborate soon sparks a profound connection between the two musicians.