The near future. "Hokou Danshi" was formed to help young people overcome their hatred of studying. These geniuses solve the academic woes of struggling students with a "Hanamaru" (gold star). This spring, Maruko—a girl who is poor at both academics and sports—enters high school with the mindset of "not thinking about anything and just having fun." That is when the Hokou Danshi appear before her. A mysterious school life where studying and heart-throbbing moments quietly intertwine begins.