AKB49: Ren'ai Kinshi Jōrei

Stepping into the glittering, cutthroat world of idol performance is a dream for many, but for Urayama Minoru, it’s an unexpected detour. When his classmate and crush, Yoshinaga Hiroko, auditions for the wildly popular AKB48, Minoru finds himself swept up in her ambition. To support her and perhaps even protect her from the industry's harsh realities, he makes an audacious decision: to audition himself, disguised as a girl. Thus begins Minoru's double life as Urakawa Minori, navigating the rigorous training, fierce competition, and intense scrutiny that comes with striving for idol stardom. As he experiences firsthand the joy and heartbreak of the stage, Minoru must constantly balance his secret identity with his growing passion for performance, all while keeping Yoshinaga’s dream—and his own burgeoning feelings—at the forefront.

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