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Yamamoto Haruki has never had a girlfriend. He's plain, quiet, and lacks "rizz." The only romance in his life is the anime he binges at 3AM with a side of instant noodles.
His best friend, Hiro, is the complete opposite - popular, charming, and dating the school beauty Yumi... all thanks to Yamamoto, who orchestrated their relationship behind the scenes.
One day, Hiro invites Yamamoto to a triple date. Yamamoto instantly refuses, claiming it's not his thing. But Hiro insists and even bribes him with the ultimate gift: a 1-year Crunchyroll subscription. Unable to resist, Yamamoto agrees.
The triple date starts awkwardly. The second couple is perfect. And the girl paired with Yamamoto - Koharu - is gorgeous but extremely shy. While the others chat joyfully, Yamamoto is stuck in silence.
But he takes a deep breath, introduces himself, and speaks gently. Little by little, Koharu warms up to him. She laughs. She listens. She even teases him a little by the end.
Meanwhile, Hiro and Yumi - watching from a distance - swap seats with the second couple, giving Yamamoto and Koharu space.
Because this whole thing... was a setup.
They've decided:
"He brought us together... now it's our turn to bring him happiness."