AKB48 is a well-known idol group that has gained popularity worldwide. Hiroko Yoshinaga, like many others, admires the group and aspires to become a member. However, her stage fright hinders her from participating in auditions. After failing multiple times, she decides to try one last time before giving up on her dream.
Minoru Urayama, despite not being interested in idols, wants to help Yoshinaga achieve her goal. He disguises himself as "Urakawa Minori" and participates in the audition for AKB48 alongside Yoshinaga. To his surprise, both he and Yoshinaga are recruited into the group! As Minoru enters the world of pop music, he must keep his secret identity hidden while supporting Yoshinagas dreams and discovering one of his own.