From her childhood days, Hime Sakuragaike has had romantic feelings for her best pal, Akira Yonezawa. However, Hime recently learned that Akira has a female gender identity. Despite her shock, Hime wholeheartedly supports her friend's decision and keeps it a secret for many years. Once Akira starts living as a girl throughout high school, Hime fiercely protects her friend who is under public scrutiny. Hime goes all out to shield Akira from any form of ridicule and rejection. Her protective nature stems from her desire to prevent her friend from feeling alone. To connect more intimately with Akira's challenges, Hime decides to put herself in her friend's shoes.
