Maki Maehara

Maki Maehara is a first-year high school student whose repeated transfers between schools have left him ill-equipped at forming new friendships, keeping a low profile as an outsider in his class. His deep passion for films, TV, and video games unexpectedly became the bridge connecting him with Umi Asanagi, widely regarded as the second cutest girl in school, and the two quietly built a secret friendship. Through their time together, Maki's genuinely caring and honest nature shines through, as the pair regularly spend their Fridays bonding over their shared interests in a heartwarming school-life story.