For star-struck teenagers living in Okinawa, the first step to fame and fortune is an appearance on an American Idol-like TV show called Boom Boom. If they can wangle their way onto this weekly program, they have a shot to become Japan's next big thing. But before that can even happen, these popstar wannabes must first enroll in the big city's actor's school. And so, like others, little Airi too must take classes where competition between classmates is ruthless and highly competitive...

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