Izaki consistently achieved excellence in academics and tennis through hard work and diligence. He valued honesty and applied it to everyone, which sometimes caused conflicts with others. Although he had modest success, everything changed when he met the naturally talented Hakamada.
Hakamada effortlessly excelled in everything without significant effort, making Izaki feel inadequate and frustrated. He realized he could never match Hakamada's level of excellence.
Years later, at their school reunion, Izaki bonded with Hakamada over their rivalry while drinking like old friends. However, things turned strange when Izaki woke up in an unfamiliar bed, unable to make sense of how he ended up there.
