There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...

Renako Amaori, a socially anxious girl, watches others enjoying their youth and resolves to transform herself into an outgoing person. Leaving her reclusive past behind, she changes her look, practices socializing, and starts fresh at a new high school where no one knows her. She quickly befriends Mai Ouzuka, a popular model, but after joining Mai's friend group, Renako struggles with the exhausting act of pretending to be someone she's not. During a heartfelt talk, Renako and Mai open up about their personal struggles, leaving Renako convinced they could be best friends. But the next day, Mai unexpectedly confesses her love. Though Renako isn't interested in romance, Mai proposes they alternate between friendship and dating to see what works best for them. Renako is determined to preserve their friendship and tries to reason with Mai, but as Mai's advances grow bolder, Renako begins to question her own feelings.