Handsome Girl

At just 14 years old, Hagiwara Mio has risen to fame as a young TV actress, but her newfound popularity brings its own challenges. During a shoot, she encounters Kumagai Ichiya, a candid and unfiltered director who bluntly critiques her performance, leaving her feeling stung by his words. Despite his harshness, Mio finds herself unable to shake thoughts of Ichiya, intrigued by his boldness and perspective on acting.

As it turns out, Ichiya has a promising career ahead of him, having recently directed a successful music video for Mio's friend, the idol singer Sawaki Aya. With the momentum from his recent success, Ichiya is tapped to helm a feature film and envisions Mio as the lead, drawn to her unique charm reminiscent of classic actresses. As she navigates the complexities of her feelings for Ichiya and the pressures of the showbiz world, Mio must discover her own path in both love and her burgeoning career.