Suna no Kinjitou

At the end of the year, a man named Shuntaro Seo watches a television broadcast of a music awards ceremony at a bar. The grand prize has been given to Ayuka Misaki, a singer he once managed three years ago. Seo had invested everything into her career before an incident led to his dismissal and downfall, leaving him in a state of obscurity. Now, as he watches from the sidelines, he is unaware that he is about to be drawn into a new struggle. The story involves a former talent manager who abandoned the industry, an unsuccessful pop composer, and a determined girl willing to risk everything for stardom. The narrative offers a detailed portrayal of the less visible, harsh realities within the entertainment world.