School Days

At the start of his freshman year’s second semester, Makoto Itou finds himself captivated by the quiet, beautiful Kotonoha Katsura—someone he passes every day on the same train. Too shy to speak to her, he secretly takes her photo and sets it as his phone wallpaper, following a rumor that hiding it can help love come true. When his classmate Sekai Saionji notices, she doesn’t expose him; instead, she offers to help, even going as far as getting close to Kotonoha on his behalf.

As Makoto, Kotonoha, and Sekai grow into an unplanned trio, their school days unfold through shifting feelings, tender moments, and painful misunderstandings. Their relationships deepen in ways that blur the line between friendship and romance, building toward a conclusion that leaves a lasting impression.