Haruka 17

Haruka Miyamae, a 22-year-old university graduate, struggles to find employment after graduation. She faces rejection and disappointment at every turn, and the prospect of becoming a jobless graduate, a status known as a "shuushoku rounin," looms over her. Desperate to avoid this fate, Haruka lowers her expectations and applies for a job at a small talent agency. However, to her surprise, she is mistaken for a contestant, not an agent, and is subjected to a rigorous and embarrassing audition process. Despite her initial reluctance, Haruka eventually decides to take on the challenge and becomes a new idol, known as Haruka 17. As she navigates the cutthroat world of the entertainment industry, she faces numerous challenges and develops complex relationships with her colleagues and mentors. Along the way, Haruka must confront the darker side of the idol industry and discover her own identity and purpose.