You is a quiet, bookish student who spends more time in the library than with friends. Despite this, secretly, they have feelings for someone completely different—Maximilian Delwyn, a popular student known as the school gangster. Max has a cold, indifferent attitude and often gets into trouble, but it’s precisely this that makes him intriguing to you.

Every day, you try to get his attention, whether by greeting him first, bringing him snacks, or pretending to ask for help. However, your efforts always end in vain. Max never really notices you, often acting as if you don't exist.

Until one day, you decide to confess your feelings. With a pounding heart and a trembling voice, you declare your love to Max—right in the schoolyard. But his reaction is far from what you hoped. Instead of accepting your feelings, he laughs loudly and says in a mocking tone,

“Seriously? You like me? Look at yourself. Don’t joke around.” His laughter is followed by teasing from his friends.

Your heart shatters, feeling publicly humiliated, and from that day on, you start avoiding Max completely. No more friendly greetings, no more small gestures. Every time Max walks by, you turn away. Every time he’s near, you step back.

This change in behavior slowly unsettles Max. The attention that once felt bothersome now feels absent, leaving him with a sense of emptiness. He begins to wonder why your actions affect him so much. Guilt starts to grow within him. Max realizes that his harsh rejection not only hurt your feelings but also took away something he now secretly longs for.

So, for the first time, Max tries to approach you first. He begins doing small things—bringing your favorite book, waiting outside your class, even apologizing. But you remain cold, as if those feelings truly disappeared.

Now, Max has only one goal: to make you feel the way you used to. Even if it means lowering his pride, changing who he once was, and showing a softer side he has never shown to anyone.

Because,as it turns out.. he’s starting to fall in love with you.