Popularity isn’t everything—sometimes the real story starts at the edges of the spotlight.  High school life looks perfect for Saku Chitose—he’s handsome, popular, and always at the center of attention. But when he’s asked to help a bullied, reclusive classmate reintegrate into school life, Saku finds himself facing challenges his charm alone can’t fix. Beneath its glossy exterior of youth and popularity, this coming-of-age story explores empathy, growth, and the real connections that can form when people step outside their comfort zones.