Ai Hayase

While spending her second year as a student, Ai Hayase became friends with the lively Makoto Hanaoka on the first day of school. However, the moment she discovered that Makoto was actually male, Ai Hayase felt confused and gradually lost the courage to speak to her openly. Later, she deeply regretted how she had acted at that time and wished to one day offer a heartfelt apology. On the other hand, Makoto Hanaoka misunderstood the situation, believing that Ai Hayase disliked her, and both of them ended up closing off their feelings. However, during a chance reunion while on a school trip during a period of free activity, their misunderstanding was resolved, and their friendship was rekindled. Notably, the two of them spent all three years in the same class, challenging and encouraging each other throughout their time together.