The Perfect Girl on Top of the School Caste Won’t Deny the Rumor That She’s Dating Me

“Is it true the class idol is dating that gloomy guy?” Akise Haruka. Beautiful, smart, athletic, cheerful, and incredibly sociable. Despite her flashy, gyaru-like vibe, she’s trusted by the teachers and even serves as class rep—an all-around perfect girl who sits at the top of the class caste. Yanagida Tatsumi. Average looks, average grades, decent at sports, reserved personality, low social skills. Aside from his large build and sharp eyes, there’s nothing particularly notable about him—a somewhat lethargic, ordinary high school boy. These two polar opposites were just classmates with no real connection—or so it seemed. One day after school, Tatsumi stumbled upon Haruka surrounded by classmates behind the school building. On instinct, he stepped in. That’s when he discovered the “secret” the flawless Haruka was hiding. Still, Tatsumi believed their relationship, built on such unequal footing, would end right there. But contrary to his expectations—Come Monday, a rumor was spreading around school. “Akise Haruka and Yanagida Tatsumi are dating.” As classmates swarmed Haruka for answers, and Tatsumi (along with the rest of the class) watched with bated breath, she simply gave a mischievous smile and said… “…Let’s just say it’s a secret ♪”