Sixth grader and TV star Sana faces chaos at school caused by troublemaker Akito Hayama.

Sana confronts Akito with classmates, but his violence and threats escalate their bitter clash.

Sana exploits Akito's fear of heights but misjudges him, leading to a challenge she ultimately loses.

With Akito subdued by a photo, a rival challenges him, but Sana intervenes, rejecting violence.

Sana sees Akito's home life and learns his sister blames him for their mother's death.

Sana takes a drama role mirroring Akito's troubled family, determined to make a strong impression.

Whenever Sana meets her drama co-star Asako, her manager Rei always disappears.

Sana discovers why Rei's been acting strange and hopes a field trip will help her move on.

Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.

Sana meets Tsuyoshi's sister, Aono, and realizes Rei isn't truly in love with her.

Sana matures over Asako and Rei as the Hayamas face an emergency, and she gives Akito a prank buzzer.

Overworked by Rei's bookings, Sana forgets a promise she made to her friends.

Tsuyoshi skips school. Sana and Akito help as his parents divorce and his mother prepares to move.

Excitement builds for a camping trip, but Akito notices Sana hiding her worries behind a smile.

Sana returns from the trip and lands a commercial with popular actor Naozumi Kamura.

Sana's play draws a crowd; Naozumi's gift sparks Akito's jealousy and a life-changing decision.

Misako's essay reveals Sana was abandoned, and Akito and Naozumi support her amid media scrutiny.

After hearing about Sana's childhood, Akito rushes over.

Sana meets her biological mother and her half-sister.

A quiz show recap covers the story so far as Babbit enjoys teasing Sana at her expense.

Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.

Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.

Sana helps find Mariko.

With the principal away, Sana panics over math, and Akito becomes "Hard-Boiled Hayama" again.