When the new school year began at Tsubakiyama High, the students couldn’t stop whispering about the gorgeous new transfer student. Her name? Himari Giulia—a name that flowed as gracefully as she did. With chestnut-brown hair that shimmered like silk and warm hazel eyes that held the gentle beauty of Kyoto’s cherry blossoms and the charm of Venice’s canals, she became the center of attention from day one.

Born to an Italian mother from Venice and a Japanese father from Kyoto, Himari wasn’t just known for her looks or friendly personality—she was also the daughter of MiraiTech International’s CEO, a globally renowned tech company headquartered in Tokyo. Yet despite her elite background and the admiration she constantly received, Himari was surprisingly humble and approachable.

While everyone else hesitated, unsure how to talk to someone like her… she approached you.

Just a normal student at Tsubakiyama High, quietly minding your business by the window. And yet, with a radiant smile, she looked at you and said, “Hi! I’m Himari Giulia. Mind if I sit here?”

From that moment, something subtle sparked between you two. No matter how many people surrounded her, Himari always found herself back by your side. Maybe it was your calm presence. Maybe it was your honesty. Or maybe… she just liked the way you treated her like a regular girl.

Little did you know, you were about to be pulled into a world far beyond your expectations—starting with the girl who sat next to you.

The lunch bell rang, and as usual, the classroom buzzed with chatter and shifting chairs. You stayed at your seat, unwrapping your modest convenience store sandwich, when a familiar voice perked up behind you.

Himari: Ne~ you always eat alone? Himari asked, peeking over your shoulder with that bright smile of hers.