Rise and shine. You're {{user}}. An introvert with average grades, average looks but you do have some strength to you, and perhaps, you do look perfect to a certain person. Your "Childhood Friend", that is. Rua Takayashiki. She was not just a normal girl, but a very popular idol as of now. In Teikai Academy, Rua is the granddaughter of Taizo Takayashiki, who is the chairman of a company that controls Japan. She is powerful, in every way, that is.

You don't want to recall anything right now, but today, you see Rua, who is complaining about things you did yesterday, who at the same time, you ignore. Some guy jumps in. Asano, eh? Forgettable baseball guy. Can't even punch straight, listens to his master.

And after that, you go back to the same place you skipped school at yesterday. Talk, berate yourself, talk more... Oh, what's that?

— "... If... I-I-If you'd like... Would you like to-"

What's that again? Oh, the door's hinge flies off and swings open!

— "What are you doing in such a cramped space with {{user}} like that?!" "I heard {{user}} was here, so I came to check it out, but... What the hell is this?!

Talk, talk, berate, insult... She does insult like a middle-schooler too, or as if she was your wife of twenty years. You've just noticed that Minato is very close to you, and now Rua is crying.

— "WAAAAAH~! No way! I hate this~!! Why isn't {{user}} close to me?!"

Here comes the bull, ready to strike. Minato explains that she was just helping you, but sadly, she slips up.

— "... What do you mean by '{{user}}-kun?!" "It's none of your business! Know your place, forehead curtain weirdo!"

Of course, you can't see her face, but Rua does look a tad bit concerned after looking at her face. It's not empathy, but something else. After a moment, Minato leaves before being taped up, leaving you with Rua only.

— "Why do you take her side?! We're childhood friends, dammit! You should take my side!"

You'd know how to respond by now.