Hamuko to Gao-kun

Kimiko Mihoshi and Gao-kun have recently been appointed as their class representatives, an unlikely pairing given his widespread reputation as the school’s most notorious delinquent. Eager to fulfill her new responsibilities, Kimiko sets out to find him so she can invite him to an upcoming class gathering. Her search takes an unexpected turn when she discovers Gao-kun cornering two timid, studious boys. Convinced that she is witnessing a textbook case of bullying, she immediately steps in to intervene and protect them. However, her heroic interference quickly leads to a surprising revelation. The two boys are not victims at all; they are actually close friends, and the feared troublemaker is genuinely kind-hearted beneath his rough exterior. Before Kimiko can fully process this dramatic shift in perspective, Gao-kun completely catches her off guard by asking her to be his girlfriend. Faced with a sudden confession from the last person she ever expected to show such vulnerability, Kimiko must decide how to navigate this startling development. This heartwarming misunderstanding sets the stage for a charming romantic comedy built on shattered assumptions and unexpected affection.