

A public decree banned citizens from playing any melodies, to prevent further casualties caused by the D2s' hatred for music-even now, in 2047, this prohibition is still in effect. The United States of America has been in chaos ever since the emergence of D2s, an invasive species originating from a black meteorite that fell to Earth. To this end, he decides to lend her a helping hand, thus also becoming her first-ever friend. He eventually discovers that Komi's goal is to make one hundred friends during her time in high school. Being the first person to realize she cannot communicate properly, Tadano picks up the chalk and begins to write as well. When left alone in the classroom, a chain of events forces Komi to interact with Tadano through writing on the blackboard, as if in a one-way conversation.

However, unbeknownst to everyone, she has crippling anxiety and a communication disorder which prevents her from wholeheartedly socializing with her classmates. Gorgeous and graceful with long, dark hair, Komi is universally adored and immensely popular despite her mysterious persona. His peers now recognize him as someone to eliminate for a chance to sit next to the most beautiful girl in class.

Unfortunately, he fails right away when he takes the seat beside the school's madonna-Shouko Komi. Hitohito Tadano is an ordinary boy who heads into his first day of high school with a clear plan: to avoid trouble and do his best to blend in with others.
