Ritu joins a coaching class in Bhopal and notices Anuj on the first day. She introduces herself to Anuj, which startles him. He seeks advice from friends on how to impress her. Ritu asks Anuj to help her explore the city but he cancels at the last minute. Anuj writes a love letter and must now confess his feelings to Ritu and pray she feels the same way.
Anuj lies to his friends about having already kissed Ritu, and now he has to make it happen. He begins dropping clues to try and get a kiss. When he tries to kiss Ritu, she sets him up for a challenge. Unfortunately, Anuj’s preparation falls short, but he realizes he doesn’t need to do anything out of the box to win her over. Finally, Anuj gathered the courage to officially ask Ritu out.
Ritu unknowingly catches the eye of Samrat, the school’s boxing champion. Samrat warns Anuj to back off from Ritu or else there’s going to be a fight! Initially, Anuj is scared stiff but soon he realizes that to keep Ritu as his girlfriend and to save his own face, he must prepare for this mano-a-mano showdown. He’s gotta fight for his girl. He just doesn’t know how.
Anuj gets prepared to meet Ritu’s Gurgaon friends but the whole experience gets sour for him as they end up constantly making fun of him. Ritu tries to console him but they end up arguing and Anuj leaves. What follows is the first major fight between Anuj and Ritu. Will this lead to their break up or will someone apologise for their mistakes?
Ritu and Anuj plan their first valentine’s date but they fear getting caught by the local love-hating political gang. They ask Adi, Umair & Sonal to accompany them for safety. They end up going to a fancy restaurant in Bhopal but the bill is beyond their expectation. Ritu tries to get the money while Anuj is held hostage at the restaurant.
After dating each other for more than six months Anuj & Ritu have to face what the future holds for them. Anuj’s mom finds out about the relationship and grounds him completely for his exam preparations. Ritu has an important decision she needs to discuss with him but they have been completely separated by Anuj’s mom. Will their relationship stay intact?
Anuj and Ritu's relationship faces a challenge when Ritu gets admitted to a college in Ahmedabad. Desperate to follow her, Anuj and his friends try to convince his parents that studying in Ahmedabad is the best move. Unfortunately, Anuj's mother catches on to the plot and discovers that Ritu is also going to Ahmedabad. As Ritu and Anuj prepare for the final goodbye, tensions escalate.
Ritu and Anuj begin their long-distance relationship with caution and sincerity. They set alarms for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to text and call each other, ensuring their 'Gutar Gu' continues. As the pressure of fitting into their respective colleges and pursuing their passion takes a toll on their schedules, Anuj grows anxious about weakening his bond with Ritu.
Shivangi enters the world of Gutar Gu as Anuj's playwright. Little does she know that this play is Anuj's ticket to meeting Ritu in Ahmedabad and she starts to make a move on Anuj and the real test of his fidelity for Ritu begins. Shivangi and Anuj end up in situations that make Ritu question Anuj's loyalty. Anuj comes clean to Ritu but will she forgive and forget this one mistake?
Anuj and Ritu are going to see each other after months of long-distance separation in Ahmedabad. Both are getting unsolicited advice from their respective friends on the possibility of them getting intimate with each other. As Anuj arrives in Ahmedabad, the tension between them begins to build as both try to follow the advice given by their friends.
Ritu and Anuj have glorious and hopeful New Year's Eve plans, which also include the possibility of Anuj booking a hotel room for them. Ritu takes up an internship where her experience is not what she anticipated. Anuj stands with Ritu like a rock and comforts her. On New Year's Eve, the duo dines together in a unique set-up and we know that long distance has only strengthened their bond.
Anuj lands the final audition for a two-season web show and Ritu surprises him in Bhopal and tells him about an upcoming internship opportunity in Mumbai. If Anuj lands the part both can head to Mumbai together. Ritu declines a major internship in Singapore just to be with Anuj in Mumbai but the latter comes out of the audition without appearing for it fearing his parents will never send him.