"You really have no talent, do you?" Mirai Naruko is a college student pouring her soul into street performances with dreams of becoming a professional musician. Her world is turned upside down when she meets Ame Namida—a mysterious woman whose tongue is as sharp as a razor. Ame's ruthless critique leaves Mirai devastated, but amidst the sting of the insults, Mirai realizes something crucial: Ame is the only person who has actually, truly listened to her songs. Deciding to swallow her pride and embrace the "drill sergeant's" verbal abuse, Mirai throws everything she has at the mysterious producer.