[1] The story has been adapted into a three-volume manga series by Ayumi Kawahara.
The series follows titular character Eriko Tamura (田村 えり子, Tamura Eriko), who is based on real-life Japanese singer of the same name that performs the opening and last episode's ending themes.
Eriko, who has possessed a talent for singing since birth, was thrown in turmoil when her parents were involved in a car accident which killed her father and left her mother in a coma.
Inspired by them, Eriko takes part in singing, a path they did not want their daughter to pursue.
When Eriko's uncle sets out to destroy her career, she becomes an idol and attract nationwide fans.