Torokeru Tsumugi-chan

Tsumugi is a dedicated first-year high school student who poured immense effort into her studies, driven by a single, unwavering goal: securing the top rank in her school’s entrance examinations. After countless hours of rigorous preparation, she was fully confident that her hard work would finally pay off and grant her the prestigious position she had long envisioned for herself. However, her aspirations are abruptly shattered when the final results are announced. Instead of claiming the coveted first place, Tsumugi discovers that she has been narrowly defeated by Nishio, a remarkably handsome fellow student who effortlessly steals the spotlight and the top rank she worked so tirelessly to achieve. The crushing disappointment of losing to him leaves her dreams in ruins, forcing her to confront an unexpected rival on her very first day. With her academic pride wounded and her perfect start derailed, Tsumugi must now navigate high school life alongside the very person who upended her plans. As these two students find themselves unexpectedly intertwined, the story explores the shifting dynamic between a fiercely determined girl and the charming boy who bested her, leaving their future relationship entirely uncertain.