School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To: Season 1
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Produce a JSON object for "School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To" Season 1. Keys: overview (160-220 word summary), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points). Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown. No asterisks. No headings. No bullet points in the overview. Output valid JSON only. Source Analysis: [1] TM
Season overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Produce a JSON object for "School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To" Season 1.
Keys: overview (160-220 word summary), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points).
Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown. No asterisks. No headings. No bullet points in the overview. Output valid JSON only.
Source Analysis:
[1] TMDB: Shy teen pulled into inner circle of hottest boys. Leader's obsessive crush turns trip into dangerous romance. 2025 Drama.
[2] IMDb: "After Story" is a TV Mini Series 2025-2026.
[3] MyDramaList: Hioki is a second-year high school student. Separated from close friends in class. Finds himself alone when deciding on groups.
[4] TMDB: Season 2 is set for 2026.
[5] GagaOOLala: "After Story 1". Asahi Hioki and Tsukasa Watarai are in their third year of high school. They are in different classes, making it hard to maintain their relationship.
Characters: Hioki (Asahi Hioki), Tsukasa Watarai.
Setting: High school.
Plot: Hioki is a second-year high school student. He is separated from his close friends in class and is alone when deciding on groups for a school trip. He joins a group of popular classmates (the school's hottest boys). This sparks an unexpected romance. The leader of the group has an obsessive crush, which turns the trip into a dangerous romance.
Drafting Overview (Target 160-220 words):
Hioki is a second-year high school student who finds himself in a difficult social situation when he is separated from his close friends in class. This separation leaves him alone during the process of deciding on groups for an upcoming school trip. During the trip, the awkward teen is pulled into the inner circle of the school's most popular boys. This unexpected change in social standing sparks a romance with the most popular student. However, the situation becomes complicated as the leader of the group develops an obsessive crush on the protagonist. What begins as a dream trip evolves into a dangerous romance as the dynamics within the group shift. The narrative follows the developments of this relationship and the social pressures faced by Hioki as he navigates his new position among the school's hottest boys. This drama explores the consequences of being integrated into a group that is not close
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
An Ordinary Boy Gets Caught by a Popular High School Star
Oct 19, 2025 · 23 min
A lonely high schooler is thrust into a group of the school’s ‘Four Heavenly Kings,’ where an unexpected friendship begins to break down his walls.
Turmoil! Cornered at the Amusement Park
Oct 26, 2025 · 23 min
At the amusement park, jealousy and confusion swirl as Hina questions Hioki about Watarai’s closeness.
The Night We Spend in the Same Bed
Nov 2, 2025 · 23 min
At the amusement park, Watarai’s gentle care melts Hioki’s heart—until one bed forces them closer.
The Final Day: The Ace’s Heartfelt Confession
Nov 9, 2025 · 23 min
A reunion with Hiyoki’s old friend stirs Watarai’s jealousy, revealing the truth behind their bond.
Don’t Show This at School! Unstoppable Jealousy
Nov 16, 2025 · 23 min
Watarai’s bold closeness leaves Hioki flustered, but jealousy soon pushes Watarai to take an even bolder step.
Summer by the Sea, Emotions Overflow
Nov 23, 2025 · 23 min
A beach trip brings Hioki and Watarai closer, but a sudden prank and Ryoto’s pointed question spark tension and an unexpected incident.
Ended Up in the Same Group as the One I Like
Nov 30, 2025 · 23 min
As the school trip brings them closer, Watarai blurts a heartfelt confession, unsure how Hioki will respond.
Tears That Reveal a True Heart
Dec 7, 2025 · 23 min
Hioki worries over Watarai’s confession, but a letter from Shinonome suddenly stirs jealousy and tension between them.
The School Festival and Confusion Over First Love
Dec 14, 2025 · 24 min
As Hioki and Watarai finally fall for each other, jealousy and insecurity flare when festival rumors make Hioki question his worth.
Days That Will Stay in Our Hearts Forever
Dec 21, 2025 · 23 min
On Christmas Eve, Hioki faces his feelings and finally asks Watarai to be his boyfriend after the trip!