Bocchi Hitori starts middle school and meets her new classmates, beginning her journey to make friends.
Bocchi makes a promise to herself to become friends with all 30 classmates in her class.
Bocchi struggles with her social anxiety but manages to approach her first classmate, Kai Yawara.
Kita Ikuyo and Nako Sunao become Bocchi's first close friends, forming a small group together.
Bocchi supports Nako, helping her deal with her own anxieties during a school event.
The class holds a party where Bocchi and her classmates grow closer and share personal stories.
Bocchi experiences a significant anxiety attack but is supported by her friends.
Bocchi renews her determination to make friends with all classmates in her second year of middle school.
Bocchi reaches a milestone by becoming friends with half of her classmates.