The story begins with high school girl Coup, editing photos for social media while enduring bullying at school. She maintains an online persona, Genie, for escapism and financial gain. Coup faces Hanu's cruelty at school but discovers Hanu is her kind online friend. New transfer student Jinsung praises Coup's beauty and they become friends. Jinsung invites Coup for lunch, but she faces family issues. Despite her upset, Coup enjoys lunch with Jinsung. Afterward, Jinsung suggests having fun, but Coup declines, signaling a budding friendship.