Everyone has a dream they strive to achieve, and so does the musically talented Kanon Shibuya. However, due to her stage fright, Kanon fails to make it into Yuigaoka Girls' High School's music program and instead ends up in the general curriculum. Even though Kanon makes the conscious decision to quit music altogether, her classmate Tang Keke rekindles Kanon's passion for music with her own: a passion for school idols. Although Keke and Kanon try to form a school idol group, their effort meets strong objections from Ren Hazuki, the daughter of the school's director. Even so, the girls soon visit the director, who allows them to set up their school idol club under one condition—they must win first place at the Yoyogi School Idol Festival.

As a new year begins at Yuigaoka Girls' High School, Liella! is eager to expand their idol club. However, their immense popularity intimidates new students, who fear the intense training. Club leader Kanon Shibuya meets first-year student Kinako Sakurakouji and introduces her to the world of school idols. Though awed, Kinako doubts she can match Liella!'s brilliance. Despite her hesitation, Kinako is encouraged to join and soon shares the dream of competing in the grand Love Live! competition.

Kanon Shibuya, a musically gifted girl, dreams of pursuing music but is held back by stage fright. After failing to enter Yuigaoka Girls' High School's music program, she decides to give up on music. However, her classmate Tang Keke reignites Kanon's passion by introducing her to the world of school idols. Together, they try to form an idol group, but face opposition from Ren Hazuki, the daughter of the school’s director. Eventually, they’re allowed to create the idol club on one condition: they must win the Yoyogi School Idol Festival. With new challenges and friends, Kanon and her team strive to shine as the idols they aspire to be.