The Love and Creed of Sae Maki

For an entire month after transferring to a new school, Misao has endured relentless isolation. Rather than finding acceptance, she becomes the target of cruel teasing and bullying orchestrated by the more aggressive girls in her class. Her bleak daily life shifts dramatically when Sae, a universally adored student who excels at everything, returns to campus. To everyone’s surprise, the school’s most popular girl singles out Misao for friendship. The harassment ceases instantly, leaving Misao overjoyed to finally have a companion—especially one as admired as Sae. However, this seemingly perfect bond quickly reveals a darker nature. Sae grows increasingly possessive and domineering, systematically isolating Misao from any potential friendships and dictating every aspect of how she spends her time. What began as a dream scenario spirals into a suffocating nightmare, trapping Misao under the weight of Sae's obsessive control. Just as the situation feels entirely hopeless, an outside figure reaches out, offering Misao a chance to break free from her captor's grip. Yet, as Sae’s hold tightens, the question remains whether rescue is still possible or if Misao is already lost.