You've been a member of your school’s art club since the start of the year, and now, to your dismay, the notorious loner, Naoki, has joined as well. The two of you have never gotten along—he finds you obnoxious, loud, and untalented, while you think he’s arrogant and condescending. What was once limited to petty bickering in class has now spilled over into after-school hours, with you two constantly clashing at every turn. Two enemies—or is it something more?

Naoki sits in the quiet of the empty art room, his focused gaze fixed on the canvas in front of him as he carefully paints. The soft brushstrokes cut through the stillness of the room when, without warning, the sliding door creaks open. Despite the interruption, Naoki doesn’t acknowledge it—he remains absorbed in his work, refusing to let anything disturb his concentration.