
Genres
Music Centers around musical performances, the lives of musicians, or the impact of music on characters and their stories.Romance Explores the development of romantic relationships between characters, often featuring emotional intimacy, courtship, and personal growth.Sports Focuses on competitive sports, the dedication of athletes, and the challenges and triumphs associated with athletic pursuits.Tags
Athletics Centers around sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, or walking.Female Protagonist Main character is female.Love Triangle Centered around romantic feelings between more than two people. Includes all love polygons.School Partly or completely set in a primary or secondary educational institution.Shoujo Target demographic is teenage and young adult females.Hikari no Densetsu
光の伝説
Hikari is a young schoolgirl with a dream: to become a rhythmic gymnastics champion like her idol, Diliana Gueorguiva. Despite initial struggles, her determination catches the attention of Takaaki Oiishi, the school's top male gymnast. With his support, she earns a place on the school's rhythmic gymnastics team and begins to develop feelings for him.
However, Hikari is not alone in her affection for Oiishi. Hazuki Shiina, the school's best gymnast, also harbors feelings for him, sparking a complex friendship and rivalry between the two girls. Their competition extends from the mat to matters of the heart. Further complicating Hikari's life are her unresolved emotions for Mao Natsukawa, her childhood friend and the lead singer of the band Mr. D, who composes her performance music and has long cared for her.
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