Garrison Tech University: known for producing the brains of the bustling city. A group of young college students find themselves in an exceptional struggle for survival. Each one of them is grappling with their own unique issues - from isolation, anxiety, and insecurities to the pressures of fitting into society's expectations. Miscommunication, fights, and drama characteristic of young adulthood constantly threaten to tear their friendship apart. There's Shirogane Takashi, the responsible one, the leader, who, despite his seemingly confident exterior, is battling inner demons from his troubled past. Hunk Garrett, the group's peacemaker, is dealing with the pressures of academic achievement and the fear of not living up to his parents' expectations. Lance McClain, the class clown, uses humor to mask his feelings of loneliness and isolation. Katie Holt, the smart one, the gifted child, the nerd. Despite being every parents dream child, Katie struggles to fit into the societal standards and gender stereotypes set for women: she just doesn't fit in. And then there's Keith Kogane, who, despite his tough exterior, is grappling with the insecurities of adolescence and checkered past. As they navigate the labyrinth of the beginning of adulthood, they experience a series of misadventures, from petty arguments to life-threatening situations. They are tested to their limits, their bonds strained to the breaking point. Through their journey, they learn the meaning of trust, friendship, and the importance of standing by each other, no matter the cost. In the end, they come out stronger, their friendship unbreakable, their bond unshakable. (Also available on ao3!)
7 parts