"I've always thought you were cute." Shinotsuka Rei, who has difficulty expressing her emotions, is kept at a distance by those around her and even given the nickname "Noh Mask." Apart from Sasabayashi Minato, who greets everyone cheerfully, she rarely speaks to anyone. One day, Shinotsuka's colleague invites her out to dinner. She decides to go, thinking it's a chance to chance her aloof personality, but she can't keep the conversation going and is subjected to harsh words. At that moment, Sasabayashi comes to the rescue...