Kuro to Kin no Akanai Kagi.

📖 SYNOPSIS

Kanade, a hikikomori with a vivid imagination, finds her life taking an unexpected turn. After a dream encounter with a "heart's hero," she ventures out for a haircut, meeting a mysterious hairdresser in the park. This encounter sparks a desire to return to school. Shortly after, she reconnects with her former classmate, Sudou Yukio, whom she used to like. Encouraged by the hairdresser, Hasui Tomoomi, and with the support of her homeroom teacher, Konno Chihiro, Kanade begins to re-integrate into society. She lives with her non-blood related brother, Sonomura Ikuto, who is wary of her new endeavors. The story explores themes of self-discovery, overcoming social anxiety, and the impact of unexpected connections on a young woman's life.