Haruo Yaguchi

Set against the backdrop of 1990s arcade culture, Haruo is an average student who discovers his true calling not in the classroom, but in front of a fighting game cabinet. A chance encounter with the brilliant Akira Ono at the local arcade sparks a rivalry that blossoms into something far deeper over the years. Though he struggles to read the room when it comes to matters of the heart, his unwavering, almost obsessive dedication to gaming gradually shapes him into someone who understands growth, connection, and what it truly means to have a worthy rival by your side.