Tribology

A story follows Hinatsu Nose, a college student majoring in engineering, as she begins her final year and seeks a research lab to join. As her friends increasingly discuss romantic relationships, she starts to wonder about dating. Known for her deep interest in material science and her fixation on metalworking, Hinatsu is unexpected in her sudden curiosity about a boy she meets in the lab. The narrative explores whether her focus on love will remain a minor concern or take on greater significance.