Tamaranai no wa Koi nano ka

Misuzu becomes an outcast after a minor incident labels him a delinquent. He intervenes when a top student, Kitahara, is confronted by bullies, drawing Kitahara's attention. Despite Misuzu's efforts to keep him at a distance, warning that associating with him will lead to social exclusion, Kitahara remains intrigued. Misuzu's attempts to push him away gradually weaken as their interactions continue.