No-Rin

No-Rin (のうりん, Nōrin) is a Japanese light novel series written by Shirow Shiratori and illustrated by Kippu. The story revolves around Kousaku Hata, a high school student and idol enthusiast, who is devastated by the sudden retirement of his favorite idol, Yuka Kusakabe. However, his life takes a turn when Yuka, under the alias Ringo Kinoshita, transfers into his class. He and his friends try to find out why Ringo transferred to an agricultural school and seek to deepen their relationship. The series combines school, agriculture, and idol elements, portraying Kousaku's daily life with Ringo and their friends in a lighthearted and humorous manner. Besides the light novels, it has been adapted into manga, drama CDs, and a 12-episode anime television series by Silver Link. The anime aired from January to March 2014. The opening and ending themes of the anime are performed by voice actresses Yukari Tamura and Kana Hanazawa. The series is popular for its unique setting and comedic elements, attracting a large fan base.