Lance Romero is a first-year student at Saint Ringo Junior High who serves as captain of the school soccer team, anchoring him firmly in the athletic sphere. His widespread popularity draws particular admiration from female classmates, including Karin Kokubu and Kaoru Hidaka. Despite this attention, he develops a fervent fascination with the superhero Tonde Burin, ardently following her exploits while remaining unaware of her secret identity as Karin Kokubu. His social integration is marked by close friendships, most notably with Hiromi Kashiwagi.