At one point, Yuusa Hirono truly felt like he was exceptional and bound for extraordinary achievements, but then a catastrophic event occurred in his last year of middle school. Nowadays, he's become disenchanted and disheartened, convinced that he's destined for nothing more than utter mediocrity. However, when he becomes aware of Ichigo Himekawa's battle to succeed against all the odds, he feels compelled to offer his support and encouragement.
Additional story: Yorimichi (Detour)