At first, Kikuzato, the protagonist of the story, is a rather withdrawn teenage boy. He is indifferent to his surroundings and disinterested in making friends. But not for long! Amiable friends and competitive rivals pull Kikuzato out of his shell and accompany him on his endeavor to become a track and field para athlete.
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