Birch, a reserved high school student with a passion for manga and anime, dreams of becoming a professional comic artist. However, her journey is fraught with the typical trials of adolescence, as she navigates friendships, crushes, and the chaos of teenage life. Compounding her challenges is the school's unconventional Pod Program, which pairs students into groups, complicating her already tangled social interactions. With all these distractions, Birch's quest for self-discovery and creative expression unfolds in a hilariously chaotic yet relatable exploration of youth.