Rika Kisuragi grew up in front of a holo-screen, cheering for the Idols who defended Arcadia—girls her age, augmented for battle, shining under spotlights and drone cameras. For as long as she can remember, she wanted to be one of them.

When she finally earns her place at the Arcadian Idol Institute, everything hits at once. The towering campus, the hum of augment tech, the constant swarm of broadcast drones, and a Veteran Idol she’s adored since childhood. It’s dazzling, overwhelming, and more intense than she ever imagined.

Her days quickly fill with combat drills, live-streamed missions, awkward introductions, and classmates who range from friendly to fierce. There’s no prophecy, no chosen destiny—just Rika trying to keep up in a world where every mistake is public, every victory is recorded, and every Idol is expected to shine.

Outside the city walls, mechanical monsters wait in the ruins. Inside the walls, the culture is just as loud—fan reactions, rivalries, pressure to perform, and the unending buzz of attention. Rika will have to find her balance between survival, spectacle, and who she wants to be under all that light.

Training comes first. Syncing comes next. Everything else, she’ll figure out on the way.