While on her way home from school, Yukari Hayasaka encountered a peculiar individual with an unusual appearance. He had spiky blond hair, a choker adorned with spikes, and multiple piercings on his ears and face. Despite finding him unappealing, she hastily fled the scene. However, her escape was short-lived as she collided with a tall and stunning woman boasting purple hair and an eye pattern resembling a flower. Yukari passed out from shock upon witnessing this encounter and later woke up in an unfamiliar location known as the Atelier. It transpired that these strangers were esteemed fashion designers who attended Yazawa Art Academy, one of the most renowned art schools globally. Their collective aspiration was to enlist Yukari as a model for their brand during their upcoming show at Yazawa Academy. Although initially hesitant, Yukari eventually declined their offer and fled the Atelier. However, she inadvertently left behind her school ID, which George Koizumi, the head designer, discovered and utilized to determine that Yukari would be an ideal model for their brand. Despite never contemplating a career in modeling prior to this encounter, Yukari began to question whether life among these unconventional designers could actually prove enjoyable. Alternatively, she risked losing herself within this realm of art and fervor.
Paradise Kiss aired on Fuji Television's noitaminA block.