Defined as the spirit of hope in Greek mythology, Elpis centers around Asakawa Ena, an ace announcer who fell from her position due to a scandal; Kishimoto Takuro, a young director of a variety show; and Saito Seiichi, an ace reporter, as they work together to pursue the truth behind a serial murder case which the death penalty has been set.
College student Arisawa Ichika is indifferent to romance and crazy about the online game 'Tenkyo'. Her avatar Vivi is in a virtual relationship with top player Leon. Upon meeting Leon in person, he turns out to be the campus prince, Onoda Asahi. He’s popular, athletic, and even owns a gaming company. Attracted to each other, they start dating. Trouble looms when a co-worker and the campus Belle enter the picture.
Arisawa even becomes the target of slander, courtesy of those who are jealous of her.
Totei University Hospital has built a massive deficit. Investor Nicholas Tange, whose nickname is Vulture, comes up with a turnaround plan for the hospital. His plan implements restructuring and cost cutting. By Nicholas Tange’s request, Michiko Daimon begins to work at the Totei University Hospital again.