Since childhood, Hikari Hanazono believed she reigned supreme in all she undertook, triumphing over all challengers—until she encountered Kei Takashima. Following a fateful wrestling match, Hikari endures her first humbling defeat, sparking a rivalry destined to endure. Fast forward to high school at the esteemed Hakusen Academy, where the duo finds themselves in the elite Special A class, comprising the school's top seven students. Despite holding the second spot academically, Hikari remains in Kei's shadow, the top student. Amidst their perpetual competitions throughout the school year, their underlying bond and burgeoning affections quietly intertwine.