Ryuto is shocked when Maria, the girl who turned him down in junior high, suddenly transfers to his school. Ryuto struggles to keep his distance. Tough gyaru Nicole then surprises Ryuto even more with the news that his girlfriend's birthday is coming up.

Runa volunteers for the culture festival pamphlet committee and invites Ryuto to join to advance "The Friendship Project" with Maria. While Runa and Maria disagree over design, Maria and Ryuto get carried away talking about their favorite streamers.