While Mika Totsuka, Kokoro's friend, advises her against dating someone she barely knows, Kokoro feels drawn to Makoto's benevolence and delightful diffidence. Although hesitant at first, Kokoro gradually becomes more at ease with their relationship and longs to be more authentic with him.
Hatsukoi Maze is a sweet high school romance that perfectly captures the essence of first love and all its exhilarating moments.