Hanai, a junior high prodigy in table tennis, faces a crushing defeat from an unknown freshman, shattering her unbeaten streak and confidence. Determined to leave her competitive past behind, she enters high school with the intention to lead an ordinary life. However, fate intervenes as she encounters the very girl who bested her. Despite both having abandoned table tennis, tension brews between them, with Hanai sensing a constant air of superiority from her rival. A surprising moment of intimacy arises when Hanai wakes the girl from a dream, only to be met with a near-kiss. Misinterpreting the situation, Hanai dismisses the gesture, unaware of the hidden feelings that linger between them.