For 15-year-old Uka Ishimori, middle school was the toughest experience. She was dubbed "Rocky" due to always freezing up in front of other people and was endlessly bullied as a result Now in high school, she has a chance for a fresh start. On paper, Kai is everything that Uka lacks-he is popular, aloof, and bold enough to speak his mind. Despite their contrasting personalities, Kai encourages her to slowly come out of her shell, offering a helping hand when others avoided to do so (MAL Rewrite)