At 13 years old, instead of playing like most kids his age, Akito Takagi is focused on discovering his life's purpose. Makings of manga have fueled his imagination since childhood, and he takes every opportunity to indulge in them during study breaks. Academic excellence is his norm, acing every test with ease. Nevertheless, despite his apparent apathy, Takagi remains troubled about his future, yearning for a meaningful friendship that he can share destiny with.
With unrelenting passion for manga, Takagi resolves to become a manga author. However, before he can embark on his quest, he must first surmount one obstacle: finding an artist willing to collaborate with him.