Despite being a popular and sociable high school senior, Chiaki Sakaguchi harbors a dark secret that he cannot divulge to anyone, not even his closest friends. But when he meets Eiji Yukimura, a social outcast and an underachiever, he feels like he has found someone who can relate to his inner turmoil. As they grow closer, Chiaki discovers that Eiji also has a dark secret that threatens to overshadow his own. United by their shared pain and dysfunction, they seek solace in each other's company. But can their burgeoning love help them overcome their troubled pasts and find a brighter future? Or is the damage inflicted upon them too deep to be healed by any form of love?
