Summary
Born on April 29 under the Taurus sign, Souichirou Arima is a smart, attractive, and athletic student who rivals Yukino in talent. Widely regarded as handsome and popular, he excels in kendo and achieves national champion status. Initially captivated by Yukino, he remains unaware that she harbored secret hatred for him and constantly sought to compete with him. After accidentally uncovering that Yukino is not the model student everyone perceives her to be, Souichirou blackmails her into completing his schoolwork so he can spend more time with her. Following the resolution of this conflict, they become each other’s first true friends and eventually fall in love. Souichirou struggles with deep-seated issues regarding his past, fearing that his family will hate and reject him as they once did. This fear drives him to strive for perfection. With Yukino’s support, he comes to understand that his parents accept him for who he is. He learns to love all aspects of himself and to proudly display his true personality to the world.
