Near Equal
≒ −ニア・イコール−
Tsubaki is known at school for her excellence in academics and her polite demeanor, earning her widespread admiration and a reputation as a model student. However, she resents this image, recognizing it as a deliberate strategy to become more likable rather than a true reflection of her personality. Despite her efforts, she struggles to connect with others and feels unfulfilled. Seeking a solution, she follows advice from a magazine suggesting that meeting one's doppelganger can bring lasting happiness. Acting on this, she takes steps to find hers and opens a door that leads her to someone unexpectedly similar yet fundamentally different.