Unaware of his feelings for her, Shouta Azuma is persuaded by his childhood friend, Miwa Okamoto, to attend the same high school so they can pursue badminton at a higher level and continue spending time together. To her disappointment, the carefree and easygoing Shouta rejects the idea, insisting that he only plays badminton for fun. One day, after a fateful encounter with Yuhi Kitou, a talented badminton player who has lost the ability to speak, Shouta becomes captivated by her graceful presence on the court. However, as Yuhi disappears before he can learn her name, he continues to search for her and cannot get her off his mind. His search for Yuhi leads him to Anan Hashiba, whose strength in badminton helps him understand the thrill of playing against formidable opponents. As Shouta discovers his passion for excelling in what he loves and realizes that becoming stronger will eventually lead him to Yuhi, he steps into the world of competitive badminton.