the series follows ito and makoto during their last two years of high school, as they work to improve their acting and keep makoto's secret. they start out just as friends, but continue as boyfriend and girlfriend. one of the obstacles they must face is keeping their relationship a secret from their family and friends, both because of makoto's assumed gender and it would expose his secret. they must also worry about makoto's jealous arranged fiancée, takayo, and her brother, who has a strong sister complex, and ito's various suitors. all the while, the drama club performs various plays, some of which are essential to demonstrating makoto's acting skill to his father.