“Messages”? “Authenticity”? — Save that talk for after you’ve made it big!!! Aspiring professional singer and college student Mirai Naruko crosses paths one day with a mysterious woman, Ame Namida, whose talent for cutting insults is almost artistic. Crushed by Ame’s relentless criticism, Mirai can’t help but feel… that every word hits right on target. When a gutsy rookie teams up with the toughest, most merciless coach in the business, lightning strikes the music industry! A zero–sugarcoat, 100% gritty sparkle story of passion, failure, and raw determination — begins now!