Twenty-eight-year-old Kei Shiraishi works as a freelance beautician. Burned by a string of disappointing past relationships, he has long since sworn off serious love and instead keeps his emotional distance, content with casual, no-strings-attached flings. His resolve is tested when the rising star actor Taiga Jinnouchi hires him for a haircut. Taiga first presents a cool, mysterious facade, but once the cut is done his demeanor shifts to something unexpectedly warm and approachable. What begins as a simple professional appointment leads to dinner, and soon Taiga bluntly asks if Kei is looking for a partner to have fun with.

They fall into a casual physical relationship, and Kei tells himself their arrangement is just that—temporary and free of deeper feelings. Unbeknownst to Kei, however, Taiga has been harboring a secret for years: he met Kei once long ago and has carried a lasting, genuine affection for him ever since. Taiga’s career as a chameleonlike actor makes it easy for him to hide his true emotions behind a practiced performance, but the line between acting and sincerity begins to blur as he finds it harder to pretend. For his part, Kei keeps his own guard up, reluctant to trust that what Taiga offers is real.

The story unfolds against the backdrop of the entertainment industry, moving between Kei’s everyday life and Taiga’s glamorous yet demanding work. Key narrative arcs include the slow unraveling of Taiga’s past attachment, Kei’s gradual softening as he confronts his fears, and a pivotal trip to a tranquil island where the two finally speak honestly. Later, a visit to France deepens their connection and forces Taiga to choose between hiding behind his roles and showing his true self. Throughout, the manga explores the tension between lies told to protect oneself and the moments of unguarded honesty that can reshape a relationship. The two men must navigate misunderstandings, jealousy, and the weight of unspoken words before they can build a love that is not built on pretense.