Sayama Shōji is a 15-year-old high school student who has undergone a dramatic transformation, trading in his previous quiet, nervous demeanor for a confident, delinquent-like persona complete with dyed red hair. On his first day at Sakuragaoka High, Shōji makes an immediate impression, drawing whispers and stares from his fellow students as he takes his seat in Class 1-C.
His new attitude is put to the test when he has an awkward but charged interaction with his classmate, the elegant and reserved Hanazawa Sumi, during homeroom. Despite his attempts to maintain his cool facade, Shōji is clearly captivated by Hanazawa, and the two develop an undeniable romantic tension.
However, fate plays a cruel hand in Shōji's life, threatening to lead him down a path of betrayal. Determined to defy this netorare fate, Shōji confronts the challenges of high school life with renewed vigor. He must face not only the external threats posed by bullies but also his own deep-seated insecurities about his worthiness to be with Hanazawa.
Through a series of surreal, comedic, and emotionally charged encounters, Shōji gradually transforms, shedding his former timid self and embracing a newfound determination to protect both himself and the girl he's falling for. Armed with every trick in his Anti-NTR arsenal, Shōji fights against the darkness that seeks to undermine their budding romance. The stakes are high, the battles are absurd, and the fate of Shōji's love life hangs in the balance in this coming-of-age tale that blends slapstick comedy, heartfelt drama, and the relentless challenge of defying fate.