Kusunoki's Flunking Her High School Glow-Up

Shizuki Keisuke, a deeply introverted teenager, is determined to reinvent himself after enduring painful middle school experiences. For his high school debut, he undergoes a dramatic transformation, hoping to leave his past behind. His fresh start appears flawless—until he crosses paths with Kusunoki Shizuka, the only person who recognizes him from before. Like Keisuke, she has also reinvented herself in hopes of a brighter high school future. As their lives become entangled, Keisuke’s carefully constructed new identity faces unexpected challenges. Will he manage to maintain the peaceful high school life he desperately craves, or will his past resurface to disrupt everything? Their shared history threatens to unravel the facades they’ve both worked so hard to create. The question remains: can they truly escape who they once were, or are they destined to confront their former selves? Amidst secrets and self-reinvention, their journey unfolds with unpredictable twists. The struggle between old identities and new aspirations keeps the tension alive. High school becomes more than just a fresh start—it’s a battleground for redemption and self-discovery.