Eliot, a stoic prodigy from the Ideal Human Project, finds himself in the midst of cutthroat high school politics. Surrounded by peers striving for top grades and accolades, he remains unimpressed, his apathy a shield against their constant competition. But when he catches the eye of Layla, the girl with a reputation for masterminding her way through friendships and projects, his world gets turned upside down. Layla's interest in him is evident, yet her motives are as opaque as the secrets of the Project itself. His life is further complicated when he discovers he's not alone in harboring hidden talents, as he begins to manifest peculiar magical abilities, hinting at an otherworldly connection that could either liberate or entrap him.