Special A

Ever since Kei Takishima defeated her as a child, Hikari Hanazono has been determined to surpass him. She follows him to an elite school and earns a place among its seven highest-ranked students, yet remains stubbornly in second place behind him.

Hikari challenges Kei in studies, sports, and anything else she can find, overlooking feelings that he does not express as clearly as his victories. Among the friendships and troubles of their privileged class, their rivalry begins to demand a different kind of understanding.