Maki Sakura, a middle school teacher renowned for her beauty among both students and colleagues, is surprisingly tomboyish and loves drinking—and to top it all off, she has terrible luck with men.

Yet, despite knowing her true self, her neighbor and student, Shirou, has harbored a single-minded affection for her since childhood. Living next to her gives him glimpses into her personal life, and leaves him wondering, "Why do I even like this woman?"