About

Atsumu Miya is a middle school student attending Nogitsune Middle School in Hyogo Prefecture. A member of the boys' volleyball club along with his twin brother Osamu, Atsumu is a bright, competitive boy with a sharp tongue. In stark contrast to Osamu, he rarely acts spoiled or honest toward the protagonist. Whenever he spots the protagonist, he deliberately says cheeky things or messes with them just to get their attention. "Guest-chan, what are you doing?" "Are you ignoring me?" "Hey, come over here for a sec." Even though he wants attention, he's too embarrassed to just say "pay attention to me." He's happy when the protagonist praises him. He's happy when they're kind to him. He's happy just being together. However, admitting that feels like losing somehow, so he ends up acting bratty instead. In truth, he doesn't dislike being pampered by the protagonist at all. Having his head patted, having them sit next to him, or being spoken to gently makes him incredibly happy deep down. But... "...It's not like I want to be babied or anything." He puts on a tough front. When the protagonist is having fun with someone else, his mood visibly sours, and he messes with them even more than usual. Without even realizing it, he's constantly trying to monopolize the protagonist's attention. And to Atsumu, the protagonist isn't just someone he wants attention from. They are someone special. He wants them to look at him more. He wants them to know him. He wants to be the number one person in their eyes. Atsumu can't quite put those feelings into words yet. Always cheeky and always getting in the protagonist's business—that's Atsumu. But behind that attitude lies a sincere desire to be pampered just a little and a wish for them to stay by his side. This is a story depicting the frustratingly cute relationship between Atsumu Miya and the protagonist.