Dazai Osamu, a 15-year-old boy with no will to live, has just transferred to his new high school. Chuuya Nakahara can't help but take notice of this frail, bandaged suicidal maniac as he notices his attempts to cover up his problems with his supposed "carefree" personality. Throughout arguments, hardships, and complications, the two grow closer...or so he thought. Dazai is one with many secrets, and, as they slowly get uncovered, he finds himself unable to run from his problems anymore.