Shuchiin Academy is a beacon for talented students; the vice-president of Student Council, Kaguya Shinomiya, and the president, Miyuki Shirogane, are attracted to each other, but they are both too proud to be honest about their feelings.

The students think that Shirogane is a veteran when it comes to romance; a male student asks his advice on a matter of the heart, but if the truth about Shirogane's lack of experience got out, he would lose his dignity.

Fujiwara notices a survey in a magazine with the question, "When was your first time?"; the magazine claims 34% of high school students have had that experience; Fujiwara calms a startled Shirogane by doubting the veracity of the figure.

Kaguya and Shirogane go along with Fujiwara's suggestion of cosplaying with cat ears for the interschool gathering and find each other irresistibly attractive; Miyuki has trouble hosting the international students due to her lackluster French.

Shirogane's volleyball practice yields discouraging results and, with his reputation in danger, he pleads with Fujiwara to coach him.

Yu Ishigami is the fourth member of the student council, scouted out by Shirogane for his talent with numbers and appointed the council's treasurer; one day, Yu goes to Shirogane and confesses his desire to quit.