Hikaru in the Light!
ひかるイン・ザ・ライト!
Synopsis
Bathhouse singer Hikaru joins idol survival camp with ex-idol friend Ran to chase stardom.
"In order to get up on stage, you need to be special." Hikaru Ogino spends her days singing oldies in her family's bath house, but when her best friend Ran—a former idol—invites her to try out for an "idol survival camp" together, it'll put her talents to the test. Can Hikaru outshine the competition and make her stage debut, or will she fall flat? Witness the birth of a new star in this exciting story about chasing your dreams! (Source: KiraKira Media)
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