Takeo Gouda, a high school student with a daunting appearance, is known for his kind and masculine demeanor among those who truly know him. Despite his popularity, his romantic endeavors have been futile as every girl he fancies ends up falling for his best friend, the charming Makoto Sunakawa. One day, Takeo finds himself smitten with the adorable Rinko Yamato after a heroic rescue, unaware that she reciprocates his feelings. Mistakenly assuming Yamato's affections lie with Sunakawa, the compassionate Takeo selflessly decides to play matchmaker, willing to sacrifice his own chance at love.