Ep 1. Episode 1

Kyoko Mogami is a budding high school student who dreams of being famous in the entertainment world. However, her dreams are crushed when she realizes that her childhood friend, Sho Fuwa, only sees her as a housemaid.

Despite being hurt, Kyoko decides to support Sho in his endeavor to become a famous idol. She quits high school and moves to Tokyo with him, believing that if she works hard enough, she can help Sho achieve his dream.

But things take a turn for the worse when Kyoko overhears Sho criticizing her as insignificant and undignified. Shocked and betrayed, Kyoko vows to get her revenge by becoming a better idol than Sho.

Starting from scratch, Kyoko takes up various odd jobs to support herself and starts training at the LME talent agency. There, she meets the talent scout, Ren Tsuruga, whom she immediately dislikes because of his arrogant and condescending personality.

In episode 1, Kyoko lands her first job as a part-time employee at the LME talent agency. She is assigned to the Love Me section, which is notorious for its low-rankings and mundane tasks.

Determined to prove herself, Kyoko takes her job seriously and tries to excel in her assignments. However, her overzealous attitude often causes her to go overboard, resulting in comical mishaps.

Meanwhile, Ren Tsuruga is curious about Kyoko and tries to get to know her better. He sees through her tough exterior and realizes that she is hiding a lot of pain and anger behind her bubbly facade.

Kyoko, on the other hand, despises Ren and sees him as her rival. She is unaware of his popularity in the entertainment industry and thinks of him as just another arrogant talent scout.

As the episode progresses, Kyoko faces various challenges, both in her personal and professional life. However, she never loses her determination to succeed and focus on her goal.

Episode 1 sets the stage for a heartwarming, hilarious, and dramatic story of a girl who refuses to give up on her dream. With a compelling plot, well-developed characters, and stunning animation, Skip Beat! is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good underdog story.