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On the ice, for even the world's best skater,

On the ice,

they will have difficulty landing successfully.

even the world's greatest athlete,

Landing tricks that skaters around the globe cannot.

will struggle to land 100% of moves successfully.

A miraculous person who dances so beautifully and freely on the ice

It's all so difficult.

as if to make you forget that they are on ice.

But if you can land moves the rest of the world cannot

That's what makes a strong figure skater.

If you can dance so beautifully,

In order to reach that beautiful world,

so freely that you forget you're on ice at at all

we jumped in without knowing what it would cost…

it's miraculous.

… dreaming while we pay in ways we can't even count.

That's what will make you a "strong" figure skater.

This is so fun!

But in order to reach that beautiful world,

all of us little kids dived in,

all too young to realize,

the price they and their families will will have to pay.

This is so fun~!

It's already four o'clock.

No wonder there are more elementary schoolers jumping in.

No wonder there are so many elementary schoolers.

Ow!

At least apologize...

At least apologize.

She's about five.

If I had started when I was that young, I would be in a more successful place now.

If I had started when I was that young,

You're 14? Starting as a middle schooler?

I would be in a more successful place now.

You're 14?

Starting as a middle schooler?

That's impossible.

I'm going home.

I came all the way from Yokohama

Because they said there's a skating job here,

because they said there's a skating job here,

I came all the way from Yokohama,

but they want to talk tomorrow since they're busy today?

I guess I'll stay at a net café.

Hmm?

Why did a child come out from the shoe rental counter?

Hi there.

Hi there!

Excuse me, but I want to check something.

Excuse me,

but I want to check something.

Did you come by yourself today?

Can I see your entrance pass?

Did you pay the fee?

Hey! Wait, you!

Wait, you!

I'm paying the entrance fee with my hard-earned money.

I'm paying my entrance fee with my hard-earned money.

I won't let a kid skate for free!

This kid skating for free?

I won't allow it!

Stop!

-Oh! Please wait. I let that child-- -Huh?

Oh!

No way.

Please wait.

I let that girl...

What?

Dang it!

She shouldn't be too far yet.

Still,

Just my imagination, I guess.

she shouldn't be too far yet.

Huh? What?

My imagination?

What are you climbing?

Get down from there.

Stay with me.

Stay with me!

Hey, don't cry.

Hey,

I'm fine--

don't cry.

So you say you're not getting in for free,

I'm fine-

since you're trading worms for small birds with the receptionist,

So you say you aren't getting in for free,

in exchange for being allowed to skate on the ice.

because you're trading worms the birds with the receptionist,

in exchange for being allowed to skate on the ice?

It's the truth!

Please, believe me!

I'm trading these worms!

Okay! I got it, you don't have to show me!

I got it!

I got it, you don't have to show me!

That old man was letting her in with that excuse.

I'm surprised this lie has lasted this long.

You-

You're trembling.

Are you okay?

I don't like snakes and creatures like that,

Oniisan doesn't like snakes and creatures like that,

so don't show me those worms anymore.

Okay.

- Anyhow… - Huh?

Anyhow…

You ran away, which means that you know what you're doing is wrong.

Because you ran away,

-Yes. -Then you have to stop.

that means you know what you're doing is wrong.

Or else other people will begin to do the same thing,

Then you have to stop.

Or others will copy you,

and the skating rink will go broke.

Okay.

She actually listens.

That book.

So nostalgic!

The skating textbook, right?

I used to read it too.

Oh.

This...

Oh, I wanted to skate no matter what.

But my mom says I can't because I'll get hurt.

But Okaasan says I can't because I'll get hurt.

I thought if I work hard and practice, then…

-Did you tell her? -Huh?

Did you tell her?

Did you tell your mom that you want to skate?

Huh?

Here's a list of numbers for figure skating clubs in Nagoya.

Did you tell Okaasan that you want to skate?

Talk to your mom and have her reach out to one that's right for you.

Here,

What club do you coach, sir?

a list of numbers for figure skating clubs in Nagoya.

Huh? Me?

Talk to Okaasan

Hmm?

and have her reach out to one that's right for you.

Sensei, which club do you coach?

Me?

I'm not a coach or anything.

6:00 already?

No more worms, okay?

Yes, sir.

What grade are you?

I'm in fifth grade.

So about 11 years old.

If you're serious about becoming a pro figure skater, you're at the cutoff age.

If you're serious about becoming a pro figure skater,

Talk to your mom as soon as you get home.

you're at the cutoff age.

See you later.

Talk to Okaasan as soon as you get home.

See you.

I'm home.

Welcome back. You were out for a long time today.

Welcome back.

Out for long time today.

Yeah.

Mom. So--

Okaasan,

so-

You have homework again tonight, right?

Do it before you forget.

Uh, okay.

Sorry.

Sorry. What should I do?

What should I do?

- Huh? - You don't have to do anything.

You don't have to do anything.

You wouldn't be able to do it anyways.

It's okay. We'll take care of everything.

It's okay!

We'll take care of everything.

You can just wait, Inori.

Okay.

Did you draw it good?

I think so.

I want to skate.

I'm gonna trade worms with Mr. Sekoma to get in the skating rink again.

I'm gonna trade worms with Sekoma-san

to get in the skating rink again.

You know what you're doing is wrong.

Then you have to stop.

If you're serious about becoming a pro figure skater,

you're at the cutoff age.

Assistant coach?

Yes.

You have a good track record of ice dancing in nationals with me.

Tsukasa-kun,

If I refer you to the club, I think you'll be accepted immediately.

you have a good track record of ice dancing in nationals with me.

-A coach, huh. -What?

If I refer you to the club,

I think you'll be accepted immediately.

A coach, huh.

You don't want to?

I was only able to participate in nationals because of your skills.

At nationals,

we were only able to compete because of your skill.

Ice dancing is a two-person sport, Tsukasa.

Yeah. But that was just a fluke.

So what? You're really going to work part-time jobs until you pass auditions?

You're already 26, right, Tsukasa? You don't have much of an income, right?

You're already 26, right?

You don't have much of an income, right?

It's not like I'm telling you to quit your ice show job.

But what I am saying is being an assistant coach is a good skating job too.

However,

being an assistant coach is a good skating job too.

Excuse me.

Are you Ms. Takamine from Lux Higashiyama?

Are you Lux Higashiyama's Takamine-sensei?

My name is Ms. Yuitsuka. I called earlier asking to meet.

My name is Yuitsuka and I called earlier for a meeting.

Ah! Hello!

Ah!

Hello!

I've been expecting you.

Sorry to bother you.

Inori.

Mmm.

What? Do you know her?

Yeah, kind of.

Ah,

yeah, kind of.

Then why don't you sit with us?

I think you'll pick up the coach role.

Here, have a snack.

Good job. I see you talked to your mom.

Good job for talking to Okaasan.

Hmm?

For a beginner,

I recommend this school for beginners.

I would like to recommend this school.

The lesson fee here is low if it's once a week.

It takes two years to graduate though, right?

I see you've done your research.

Yes, well, I know because my eldest daughter used to figure skate.

Yes, well,

I know because my eldest daughter used to figure skate.

Is that so?

Yes, I started her when she was five.

Yes,

I started her when she was five.

There was an accident.

I made her go through some hard times.

That's why I don't want Inori to go through the same thing.

And that's why,

And the teachers at her school are worried about this one

I don't want Inori to go through the same thing.

because she has bad grades in school.

And this girl

the teachers at her school are worried about her,

because she has bad grades.

It's too much to do both skating and school.

Then why did you…

She's been insistent.

She's been so insistent,

So I'm taking her to different clubs, hoping she'll give up

so I'm taking her to different clubs,

if she hears "no" straight from the coaches.

hoping that if she hears "no" straight from the coaches,

It's just a theory, but if she joins a club and begins one-on-one lessons--

that she may give it up.

I-It's just a theory,

but if she joins a club and begins one-on-one lessons-

It's useless.

My eldest used to skate, so I'd like to think

My eldest used to skate,

I know about the figure skating world.

so the figure skating world,

is something I'd like to think I know about.

There's no way she'll be able to catch up to those who started when they were five.

Look at that, Inori.

Inori, look at that.

See how good they are.

They're all so good.

Look how they can jump even with their small bodies.

How they can jump even with their small bodies.

If you join them, you'll be miserable.

If you were to join them

Let's just have her skate around once.

you'll be miserable.

Regardless,

let's just have her skate once.

Huh? But…

I'll discern whether it's worth it for her to start skating.

On whether she's truly able to start skating now,

-Tsukasa, a word. -Oh!

I'll decide.

Sorry.

Tsukasa-kun,

I couldn't just sit there.

a word...

S-Sorry.

I couldn't just sit there and-

Nice idea punch!

You plan on complimenting her and getting her on our team, right?

You are smart.

I told you you'd be a good assistant coach.

Huh?

My mouth just started moving before I could have a chance to think.

My mouth just started moving before I had a chance to think.

But be careful how you compliment the girl!

However,

be careful how you compliment her!

Other parents are watching us!

If they think we favor her, we'll be in trouble.

If they think we favor her,

Your voice is especially loud, so be careful.

we'll be in trouble.

Okay.

Your voice is especially loud,

And remember that figure skating is very expensive for those who take it seriously.

so be careful.

If the girl can't make it, her family will suffer as much as she will.

U... Understood.

Yes.

And remember,

Are you okay with a size 22, not a size 21?

how expensive it is for those who take it seriously,

figure skating.

If the girl can't make it

her family will suffer as much as she will.

Remember that.

Yes.

These aren't size 21,

Are you okay with size 22?

She's so down.

I want to cheer her up, but I have to remember what Hitomi said.

I want to cheer her up,

but I have to remember what Hitomi-san said.

I'm sorry.

I guess I would have been able to skate if I hadn't snuck around

and told my mom earlier that I want to skate.

and told Okaasan earlier that I want to skate.

If only I had started when I was younger.

Here, stick your foot in.

Yes, sir.

I talked to you like I always knew better,

but I wasn't able to ask my parents when I was young.

Huh?

You are

You're a strong girl.

a strong girl.

Are you ready?

Yes.

Wait. What about her helmet?

Wait!

Oh! Wait up!

Her helmet!

Wait a mo-

She's fast.

She's just gliding, but it looks like stars are dancing behind her.

She's just gliding,

but it looks like stars are dancing behind her.

Who is this girl?

She's like a completely different person on the ice!

She's talented.

-What? -What?

Are you just

Are you forcing compliments so she'll join the club?

forcing compliments so she'll join the club?

Of course not.

Tsukasa! Choose your words wisely!

Tsukasa-kun!

Let's start with the skating basics.

Choose your words wisely!

So, let's start with the skating basics.

Do you know how to do a forward swizzle?

Yes.

Single forward swizzle.

Back swizzle.

T-stop.

There's no need for her to go to school.

Let's admit her to the club immediately!

Hey! Keep it down!

I'm surprised, honestly.

When did she get so good?

Two-foot slalom.

Forward crossover.

She's a genius!

-A genius! -Be quiet!

A genius!

Right, this child isn't afraid to fall.

Be quiet!

She's naturally conquered her fear by falling over and over,

Right, this girl isn't afraid to fall.

practicing on her own.

She's naturally conquered her fear,

by falling over and over, practicing on her own.

All right, let's try skating.

Skating?

Not like this?

No, I'll teach you how a figure skater moves gracefully.

That's not it,

Look. To skate, you'll be using the two edges of your skates.

I'll teach you how a figure skater moves gracefully.

Look.

To skate you'll be using both edges of the blade.

The inside edge and the outside edge.

The first step to skating is to distinguish the usage of these two edges.

Knowing when to use each edge,

To begin, place your feet at a 45-degree angle.

is the first step to skating.

Firmly bend your hips and keep your arms horizontal.

To begin,

Lean your ankles toward your big toes, going on your inside edge.

place your feet at a 45-degree angle.

Firmly bend your hips

and keep your arms horizontal.

Lean your ankles toward your big toes,

going on your inside edge.

Then push off the ice with the entire blade.

At this point, you'll look cool if you raise your free leg,

At this point,

the one that's not on the ice.

to appear graceful on the ice,

But you don't have to push yourself at first.

raise your free leg that's not on the ice,

but you don't have to push yourself at first.

He's got long legs.

Once you start moving, straighten your gliding leg and bring in your free one.

Once you start moving,

straighten your gliding leg,

and bring in your free one.

When you bring your free leg all the way in,

lean your gliding leg to the inside edge and push.

lean your gliding leg to the inside edge

and push.

Then make the leg you pushed with your gliding leg and push.

And repeat.

Do my leg like this…

Huh? I'm not moving one bit.

I'm not moving one bit.

If you lean forward, you'll brake, so pull your head back.

If you lean forward, you'll brake,

Pull my head…

so pull your head back.

Hey! Are you okay?

Pull-

Ah! Hey!

Are you okay?

Maybe I'm useless after all.

This girl's moods are quite extreme.

You don't get good at skating on your first day.

You have to find your center, keep practicing

You have to find your center,

and continue to perfect it every time you're on the ice.

keep practicing and continue to perfect it

every time you're on the ice.

Let's try again.

Okay!

Yes!

Just like that!

Can you straighten your leg more?

Yes.

She's picking it up quickly.

This is fun!

You're doing amazing, Inori.

Inori...

You're doing it.

You're doing amazing!

Mom, did you just compliment me?

Okaasan!

Did you just compliment me?

You're amazing, Inori.

I'm really impressed.

You're doing so good.

Okaasan wants you to do your best!

- Does that mean that I can-- - Absolutely not.

Does that mean that I can-

-What? -What?

Absolutely not.

What?

As I said,

I do not want my daughter to figure skate.

- But… - I saw my eldest daughter work so hard,

But…

forgoing playing to skate since she was five.

I saw my eldest daughter work so hard,

And in the end, there was nothing to show for it.

Instead of playing when she was five,

I felt so bad for her when she had to give it up.

I told her to skate her best.

Inori just doesn't know any other dreams besides skating yet.

And what was it all worth?

I don't want her to spend time and money

Nothing.

on something that won't reward her for her hard work.

When she had to give it up,

I felt so bad for her.

Inori just doesn't know any other dreams beyond skating yet.

For something that won't reward her for her hard work,

I don't want her to spend time and money.

Is that so wrong of me to think as her parent?

She's right.

It's going to be difficult to start skating at 11 years old.

I should know this best.

I started late too.

I…

I don't like where I am now.

Inori?

I wanted to skate no matter what.

I...

I-I know skating is so hard that my sister had to quit.

want to skate

no matter what.

I-I know skating is so hard that Oneechan had to quit.

I know that much.

And I know that I'm causing a lot of trouble for you, Mom.

And I know that I'm causing a lot of trouble for you, Okaasan.

I've always felt bad.

I didn't want to make you worry.

I never

wanted to make you worry.

I didn't want to complain.

Even then, I've always wanted to skate.

It's been my saving grace!

As long as I was thinking about skating, I didn't care about my bad time at school.

As long as I was thinking about skating,

I didn't care about my bad time at school.

It made me feel like there was something I could do that everyone else couldn't.

But the truth is, that was just pretend.

I don't have anything!

I want to be a version of myself without any flaws.

I want something I love, something no one will outdo me on.

Something I'm good at.

I don't want to be embarrassed of myself!

-Ms. Yuitsuka. -Hmm?

Okaasan...

Let's let her join the club already.

Just let her join the club already.

Already?

Have her join?

Of course, there's no guarantee that she can become like an Olympic athlete.

Of course,

But she has the skills you need to continue skating.

there's no guarantee that she can become like an Olympic athlete.

However,

she has the skills she needs to continue skating.

She has the dedication for the rink.

The time and money it takes to figure skate

To figure skate,

doesn't even compare to other extracurriculars.

the time and money it takes doesn't even compare to other extracurriculars.

It requires strong optimism from the skater themselves.

So if you want to overcome that,

it requires strong optimism from the skater themselves.

But other children have been skating since they were five.

You keep saying "five years old," but…

I wanna go home.

There aren't many kids who can practice seriously at that age!

Tsukasa, keep your voice down.

Tsukasa-kun,

hey!

What am I saying?

Why did I hesitate?

I'm the one who should know more than anyone how Inori feels.

No matter how old I was or insecure I was, I wasn't supposed to give up!

No matter how old I was,

What did I need back then?

or insecure I was,

I wasn't supposed to give up!

Back then,

What did I need?

What did I want?

I will be her coach!

I will teach her how to skate!

She's taught herself this much thus far!

She can still catch up!

She definitely has the talent to get better!

She's not afraid to get hurt.

She has core strength.

She listens.

And she has the ambition.

If you would only bring her to practice,

I think her talent is sure to blossom.

No, I don't think.

I will get Inori to compete in Japan's National Championship!

I look forward to working with you!

You'll go that far?

Well, if you insist.

Yes!

Isn't that great?

Uh, your name…

My name is Inori.

Inori Yuitsuka!

That's an awesome name.

Rise.

Rise!

- Bow. - Goodbye!

Bow!

Goodbye!

Has Inori always been like that?

She's been really upbeat lately.

She looks like she might be having fun.

It totally sucked.

The pressure from the parents was crazy.

Don't voice compliments that make you

sound like you're giving her preferential treatment.

Okay? I get it.

Understood.

Stop acting like you didn't do anything wrong.

Coach Tsukasa!

Hello!

That's the most talented smile I've ever seen!

I told you to be quiet!

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On the ice, for even the world's best skater,
they will have difficulty landing successfully.
Landing tricks that skaters around the globe cannot.
A miraculous person who dances so beautifully and freely on the ice
as if to make you forget that they are on ice.
That's what makes a strong figure skater.
In order to reach that beautiful world,
we jumped in without knowing what it would cost…
… dreaming while we pay in ways we can't even count.
This is so fun!
It's already four o'clock.
No wonder there are more elementary schoolers jumping in.
Ow!
At least apologize.
She's about five.
If I had started when I was that young, I would be in a more successful place now.
You're 14? Starting as a middle schooler?
That's impossible.
I'm going home.
I came all the way from Yokohama
because they said there's a skating job here,
but they want to talk tomorrow since they're busy today?
I guess I'll stay at a net café.
Hmm?
Why did a child come out from the shoe rental counter?
Hi there.
Excuse me, but I want to check something.
Did you come by yourself today?
Can I see your entrance pass?
Did you pay the fee?
Hey! Wait, you!
I'm paying the entrance fee with my hard-earned money.
I won't let a kid skate for free!
Stop!
-Oh! Please wait. I let that child-- -Huh?
No way.
What?
Dang it!
She shouldn't be too far yet.
Just my imagination, I guess.
Huh? What?
What are you climbing?
Get down from there.
Stay with me.
Hey, don't cry.
I'm fine--
So you say you're not getting in for free,
since you're trading worms for small birds with the receptionist,
in exchange for being allowed to skate on the ice.
It's the truth!
Please, believe me!
I'm trading these worms!
Okay! I got it, you don't have to show me!
That old man was letting her in with that excuse.
I'm surprised this lie has lasted this long.
You're trembling.
Are you okay?
I don't like snakes and creatures like that,
so don't show me those worms anymore.
Okay.
- Anyhow… - Huh?
You ran away, which means that you know what you're doing is wrong.
-Yes. -Then you have to stop.
Or else other people will begin to do the same thing,
and the skating rink will go broke.
Okay.
She actually listens.
That book.
So nostalgic!
The skating textbook, right?
I used to read it too.
Oh.
Oh, I wanted to skate no matter what.
But my mom says I can't because I'll get hurt.
I thought if I work hard and practice, then…
-Did you tell her? -Huh?
Did you tell your mom that you want to skate?
Here's a list of numbers for figure skating clubs in Nagoya.
Talk to your mom and have her reach out to one that's right for you.
What club do you coach, sir?
Huh? Me?
Hmm?
I'm not a coach or anything.
6:00 already?
No more worms, okay?
Yes, sir.
What grade are you?
I'm in fifth grade.
So about 11 years old.
If you're serious about becoming a pro figure skater, you're at the cutoff age.
Talk to your mom as soon as you get home.
See you later.
I'm home.
Welcome back. You were out for a long time today.
Yeah.
Mom. So--
You have homework again tonight, right?
Do it before you forget.
Uh, okay.
Sorry. What should I do?
- Huh? - You don't have to do anything.
You wouldn't be able to do it anyways.
It's okay. We'll take care of everything.
You can just wait, Inori.
Okay.
Did you draw it good?
I think so.
I want to skate.
I'm gonna trade worms with Mr. Sekoma to get in the skating rink again.
You know what you're doing is wrong.
Then you have to stop.
If you're serious about becoming a pro figure skater,
you're at the cutoff age.
Assistant coach?
Yes.
You have a good track record of ice dancing in nationals with me.
If I refer you to the club, I think you'll be accepted immediately.
-A coach, huh. -What?
You don't want to?
I was only able to participate in nationals because of your skills.
Ice dancing is a two-person sport, Tsukasa.
Yeah. But that was just a fluke.
So what? You're really going to work part-time jobs until you pass auditions?
You're already 26, right, Tsukasa? You don't have much of an income, right?
It's not like I'm telling you to quit your ice show job.
But what I am saying is being an assistant coach is a good skating job too.
Excuse me.
Are you Ms. Takamine from Lux Higashiyama?
My name is Ms. Yuitsuka. I called earlier asking to meet.
Ah! Hello!
I've been expecting you.
Sorry to bother you.
Inori.
Mmm.
What? Do you know her?
Yeah, kind of.
Then why don't you sit with us?
I think you'll pick up the coach role.
Here, have a snack.
Good job. I see you talked to your mom.
Hmm?
I recommend this school for beginners.
The lesson fee here is low if it's once a week.
It takes two years to graduate though, right?
I see you've done your research.
Yes, well, I know because my eldest daughter used to figure skate.
Is that so?
Yes, I started her when she was five.
There was an accident.
I made her go through some hard times.
That's why I don't want Inori to go through the same thing.
And the teachers at her school are worried about this one
because she has bad grades in school.
It's too much to do both skating and school.
Then why did you…
She's been insistent.
So I'm taking her to different clubs, hoping she'll give up
if she hears "no" straight from the coaches.
It's just a theory, but if she joins a club and begins one-on-one lessons--
It's useless.
My eldest used to skate, so I'd like to think
I know about the figure skating world.
There's no way she'll be able to catch up to those who started when they were five.
Look at that, Inori.
See how good they are.
Look how they can jump even with their small bodies.
If you join them, you'll be miserable.
Let's just have her skate around once.
Huh? But…
I'll discern whether it's worth it for her to start skating.
-Tsukasa, a word. -Oh!
Sorry.
I couldn't just sit there.
Nice idea punch!
You plan on complimenting her and getting her on our team, right?
You are smart.
I told you you'd be a good assistant coach.
Huh?
My mouth just started moving before I could have a chance to think.
But be careful how you compliment the girl!
Other parents are watching us!
If they think we favor her, we'll be in trouble.
Your voice is especially loud, so be careful.
Okay.
And remember that figure skating is very expensive for those who take it seriously.
If the girl can't make it, her family will suffer as much as she will.
Yes.
Are you okay with a size 22, not a size 21?
Yes.
She's so down.
I want to cheer her up, but I have to remember what Hitomi said.
I'm sorry.
I guess I would have been able to skate if I hadn't snuck around
and told my mom earlier that I want to skate.
If only I had started when I was younger.
Here, stick your foot in.
Yes, sir.
I talked to you like I always knew better,
but I wasn't able to ask my parents when I was young.
Huh?
You're a strong girl.
Are you ready?
Yes.
Wait. What about her helmet?
Oh! Wait up!
She's fast.
She's just gliding, but it looks like stars are dancing behind her.
Who is this girl?
She's like a completely different person on the ice!
She's talented.
-What? -What?
Are you forcing compliments so she'll join the club?
Of course not.
Tsukasa! Choose your words wisely!
Let's start with the skating basics.
Do you know how to do a forward swizzle?
Yes.
Single forward swizzle.
Back swizzle.
T-stop.
There's no need for her to go to school.
Let's admit her to the club immediately!
Hey! Keep it down!
I'm surprised, honestly.
When did she get so good?
Two-foot slalom.
Forward crossover.
She's a genius!
-A genius! -Be quiet!
Right, this child isn't afraid to fall.
She's naturally conquered her fear by falling over and over,
practicing on her own.
All right, let's try skating.
Skating?
Not like this?
No, I'll teach you how a figure skater moves gracefully.
Look. To skate, you'll be using the two edges of your skates.
The inside edge and the outside edge.
The first step to skating is to distinguish the usage of these two edges.
To begin, place your feet at a 45-degree angle.
Firmly bend your hips and keep your arms horizontal.
Lean your ankles toward your big toes, going on your inside edge.
Then push off the ice with the entire blade.
At this point, you'll look cool if you raise your free leg,
the one that's not on the ice.
But you don't have to push yourself at first.
He's got long legs.
Once you start moving, straighten your gliding leg and bring in your free one.
When you bring your free leg all the way in,
lean your gliding leg to the inside edge and push.
Then make the leg you pushed with your gliding leg and push.
And repeat.
Do my leg like this…
Huh? I'm not moving one bit.
If you lean forward, you'll brake, so pull your head back.
Pull my head…
Hey! Are you okay?
Maybe I'm useless after all.
This girl's moods are quite extreme.
You don't get good at skating on your first day.
You have to find your center, keep practicing
and continue to perfect it every time you're on the ice.
Let's try again.
Okay!
Just like that!
Can you straighten your leg more?
Yes.
She's picking it up quickly.
This is fun!
You're doing amazing, Inori.
You're doing it.
Mom, did you just compliment me?
You're amazing, Inori.
I'm really impressed.
You're doing so good.
- Does that mean that I can-- - Absolutely not.
-What? -What?
I do not want my daughter to figure skate.
- But… - I saw my eldest daughter work so hard,
forgoing playing to skate since she was five.
And in the end, there was nothing to show for it.
I felt so bad for her when she had to give it up.
Inori just doesn't know any other dreams besides skating yet.
I don't want her to spend time and money
on something that won't reward her for her hard work.
Is that so wrong of me to think as her parent?
She's right.
It's going to be difficult to start skating at 11 years old.
I should know this best.
I started late too.
I don't like where I am now.
Inori?
I wanted to skate no matter what.
I-I know skating is so hard that my sister had to quit.
I know that much.
And I know that I'm causing a lot of trouble for you, Mom.
I've always felt bad.
I didn't want to make you worry.
I didn't want to complain.
Even then, I've always wanted to skate.
It's been my saving grace!
As long as I was thinking about skating, I didn't care about my bad time at school.
It made me feel like there was something I could do that everyone else couldn't.
But the truth is, that was just pretend.
I don't have anything!
I want to be a version of myself without any flaws.
I want something I love, something no one will outdo me on.
Something I'm good at.
I don't want to be embarrassed of myself!
-Ms. Yuitsuka. -Hmm?
Let's let her join the club already.
Already?
Have her join?
Of course, there's no guarantee that she can become like an Olympic athlete.
But she has the skills you need to continue skating.
She has the dedication for the rink.
The time and money it takes to figure skate
doesn't even compare to other extracurriculars.
It requires strong optimism from the skater themselves.
But other children have been skating since they were five.
You keep saying "five years old," but…
I wanna go home.
There aren't many kids who can practice seriously at that age!
Tsukasa, keep your voice down.
What am I saying?
Why did I hesitate?
I'm the one who should know more than anyone how Inori feels.
No matter how old I was or insecure I was, I wasn't supposed to give up!
What did I need back then?
What did I want?
I will be her coach!
I will teach her how to skate!
She's taught herself this much thus far!
She can still catch up!
She definitely has the talent to get better!
She's not afraid to get hurt.
She has core strength.
She listens.
And she has the ambition.
If you would only bring her to practice,
I think her talent is sure to blossom.
No, I don't think.
I will get Inori to compete in Japan's National Championship!
I look forward to working with you!
You'll go that far?
Well, if you insist.
Yes!
Isn't that great?
Uh, your name…
My name is Inori.
Inori Yuitsuka!
That's an awesome name.
Rise.
- Bow. - Goodbye!
Has Inori always been like that?
She's been really upbeat lately.
She looks like she might be having fun.
It totally sucked.
The pressure from the parents was crazy.
Don't voice compliments that make you
sound like you're giving her preferential treatment.
Okay? I get it.
Stop acting like you didn't do anything wrong.
Coach Tsukasa!
Hello!
That's the most talented smile I've ever seen!
I told you to be quiet!

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On the ice,
even the world's greatest athlete,
will struggle to land 100% of moves successfully.
It's all so difficult.
But if you can land moves the rest of the world cannot
If you can dance so beautifully,
so freely that you forget you're on ice at at all
it's miraculous.
That's what will make you a "strong" figure skater.
But in order to reach that beautiful world,
all of us little kids dived in,
all too young to realize,
the price they and their families will will have to pay.
This is so fun~!
It's already four o'clock.
No wonder there are so many elementary schoolers.
At least apologize...
She's about five.
If I had started when I was that young,
I would be in a more successful place now.
You're 14?
Starting as a middle schooler?
That's impossible.
I'm going home.
Because they said there's a skating job here,
I came all the way from Yokohama,
but they want to talk tomorrow since they're busy today?
I guess I'll stay at a net café.
Why did a child come out from the shoe rental counter?
Hi there!
Excuse me,
but I want to check something.
Did you come by yourself today?
Can I see your entrance pass?
Did you pay the fee?
Wait, you!
I'm paying my entrance fee with my hard-earned money.
This kid skating for free?
I won't allow it!
Stop!
Oh!
Please wait.
I let that girl...
What?
Dang it!
Still,
she shouldn't be too far yet.
My imagination?
What are you climbing?
Get down from there.
Stay with me!
Hey,
don't cry.
I'm fine-
So you say you aren't getting in for free,
because you're trading worms the birds with the receptionist,
in exchange for being allowed to skate on the ice?
It's the truth!
Please, believe me!
I'm trading these worms!
I got it!
I got it, you don't have to show me!
That old man was letting her in with that excuse.
I'm surprised this lie has lasted this long.
You-
You're trembling.
Are you okay?
Oniisan doesn't like snakes and creatures like that,
so don't show me those worms anymore.
Okay.
Anyhow…
Because you ran away,
that means you know what you're doing is wrong.
Then you have to stop.
Or others will copy you,
and the skating rink will go broke.
Okay.
She actually listens.
That book.
So nostalgic!
The skating textbook, right?
I used to read it too.
Oh.
This...
Oh, I wanted to skate no matter what.
But Okaasan says I can't because I'll get hurt.
I thought if I work hard and practice, then…
Did you tell her?
Huh?
Did you tell Okaasan that you want to skate?
Here,
a list of numbers for figure skating clubs in Nagoya.
Talk to Okaasan
and have her reach out to one that's right for you.
Sensei, which club do you coach?
Me?
I'm not a coach or anything.
6:00 already?
No more worms, okay?
Yes, sir.
What grade are you?
I'm in fifth grade.
So about 11 years old.
If you're serious about becoming a pro figure skater,
you're at the cutoff age.
Talk to Okaasan as soon as you get home.
See you.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Out for long time today.
Yeah.
Okaasan,
so-
You have homework again tonight, right?
Do it before you forget.
Sorry.
What should I do?
You don't have to do anything.
You wouldn't be able to do it anyways.
It's okay!
We'll take care of everything.
You can just wait, Inori.
Did you draw it good?
I think so.
I want to skate.
I'm gonna trade worms with Sekoma-san
to get in the skating rink again.
You know what you're doing is wrong.
Then you have to stop.
If you're serious about becoming a pro figure skater,
you're at the cutoff age.
Assistant coach?
Yes.
Tsukasa-kun,
you have a good track record of ice dancing in nationals with me.
If I refer you to the club,
I think you'll be accepted immediately.
A coach, huh.
You don't want to?
At nationals,
we were only able to compete because of your skill.
Ice dancing is a two-person sport, Tsukasa.
Yeah. But that was just a fluke.
So what? You're really going to work part-time jobs until you pass auditions?
You're already 26, right?
You don't have much of an income, right?
It's not like I'm telling you to quit your ice show job.
However,
being an assistant coach is a good skating job too.
Excuse me.
Are you Lux Higashiyama's Takamine-sensei?
My name is Yuitsuka and I called earlier for a meeting.
Ah!
Hello!
I've been expecting you.
Sorry to bother you.
Inori.
What? Do you know her?
Ah,
yeah, kind of.
Then why don't you sit with us?
I think you'll pick up the coach role.
Here, have a snack.
Good job for talking to Okaasan.
For a beginner,
I would like to recommend this school.
The lesson fee here is low if it's once a week.
It takes two years to graduate though, right?
I see you've done your research.
Yes, well,
I know because my eldest daughter used to figure skate.
Is that so?
Yes,
I started her when she was five.
There was an accident.
I made her go through some hard times.
And that's why,
I don't want Inori to go through the same thing.
And this girl
the teachers at her school are worried about her,
because she has bad grades.
It's too much to do both skating and school.
Then why did you…
She's been so insistent,
so I'm taking her to different clubs,
hoping that if she hears "no" straight from the coaches,
that she may give it up.
I-It's just a theory,
but if she joins a club and begins one-on-one lessons-
It's useless.
My eldest used to skate,
so the figure skating world,
is something I'd like to think I know about.
There's no way she'll be able to catch up to those who started when they were five.
Inori, look at that.
They're all so good.
How they can jump even with their small bodies.
If you were to join them
you'll be miserable.
Regardless,
let's just have her skate once.
Huh? But…
On whether she's truly able to start skating now,
I'll decide.
Tsukasa-kun,
a word...
S-Sorry.
I couldn't just sit there and-
Nice idea punch!
You plan on complimenting her and getting her on our team, right?
You are smart.
I told you you'd be a good assistant coach.
Huh?
My mouth just started moving before I had a chance to think.
However,
be careful how you compliment her!
Other parents are watching us!
If they think we favor her,
we'll be in trouble.
Your voice is especially loud,
so be careful.
U... Understood.
And remember,
how expensive it is for those who take it seriously,
figure skating.
If the girl can't make it
her family will suffer as much as she will.
Remember that.
Yes.
These aren't size 21,
Are you okay with size 22?
She's so down.
I want to cheer her up,
but I have to remember what Hitomi-san said.
I'm sorry.
I guess I would have been able to skate if I hadn't snuck around
and told Okaasan earlier that I want to skate.
If only I had started when I was younger.
Here, stick your foot in.
Yes, sir.
I talked to you like I always knew better,
but I wasn't able to ask my parents when I was young.
You are
a strong girl.
Are you ready?
Yes.
Wait!
Her helmet!
Wait a mo-
She's fast.
She's just gliding,
but it looks like stars are dancing behind her.
Who is this girl?
She's like a completely different person on the ice!
She's talented.
Are you just
forcing compliments so she'll join the club?
Of course not.
Tsukasa-kun!
Choose your words wisely!
So, let's start with the skating basics.
Do you know how to do a forward swizzle?
Yes.
Single forward swizzle.
Back swizzle.
T-stop.
There's no need for her to go to school.
Let's admit her to the club immediately!
Hey! Keep it down!
I'm surprised, honestly.
When did she get so good?
Two-foot slalom.
Forward crossover.
She's a genius!
A genius!
Be quiet!
Right, this girl isn't afraid to fall.
She's naturally conquered her fear,
by falling over and over, practicing on her own.
All right, let's try skating.
Skating?
Not like this?
That's not it,
I'll teach you how a figure skater moves gracefully.
Look.
To skate you'll be using both edges of the blade.
The inside edge and the outside edge.
Knowing when to use each edge,
is the first step to skating.
To begin,
place your feet at a 45-degree angle.
Firmly bend your hips
and keep your arms horizontal.
Lean your ankles toward your big toes,
going on your inside edge.
Then push off the ice with the entire blade.
At this point,
to appear graceful on the ice,
raise your free leg that's not on the ice,
but you don't have to push yourself at first.
He's got long legs.
Once you start moving,
straighten your gliding leg,
and bring in your free one.
When you bring your free leg all the way in,
lean your gliding leg to the inside edge
and push.
Then make the leg you pushed with your gliding leg and push.
And repeat.
Do my leg like this…
I'm not moving one bit.
If you lean forward, you'll brake,
so pull your head back.
Pull-
Ah! Hey!
Are you okay?
Maybe I'm useless after all.
This girl's moods are quite extreme.
You don't get good at skating on your first day.
You have to find your center,
keep practicing and continue to perfect it
every time you're on the ice.
Let's try again.
Yes!
Just like that!
Can you straighten your leg more?
Yes.
She's picking it up quickly.
This is fun!
Inori...
You're doing amazing!
Okaasan!
Did you just compliment me?
You're amazing, Inori.
I'm really impressed.
Okaasan wants you to do your best!
Does that mean that I can-
Absolutely not.
What?
What?
As I said,
I do not want my daughter to figure skate.
But…
I saw my eldest daughter work so hard,
Instead of playing when she was five,
I told her to skate her best.
And what was it all worth?
Nothing.
When she had to give it up,
I felt so bad for her.
Inori just doesn't know any other dreams beyond skating yet.
For something that won't reward her for her hard work,
I don't want her to spend time and money.
Is that so wrong of me to think as her parent?
She's right.
It's going to be difficult to start skating at 11 years old.
I should know this best.
I started late too.
I…
I don't like where I am now.
Inori?
I...
want to skate
no matter what.
I-I know skating is so hard that Oneechan had to quit.
I know that much.
And I know that I'm causing a lot of trouble for you, Okaasan.
I've always felt bad.
I never
wanted to make you worry.
I didn't want to complain.
Even then, I've always wanted to skate.
It's been my saving grace!
As long as I was thinking about skating,
I didn't care about my bad time at school.
It made me feel like there was something I could do that everyone else couldn't.
But the truth is, that was just pretend.
I don't have anything!
I want to be a version of myself without any flaws.
I want something I love, something no one will outdo me on.
Something I'm good at.
I don't want to be embarrassed of myself!
Okaasan...
Just let her join the club already.
Already?
Have her join?
Of course,
there's no guarantee that she can become like an Olympic athlete.
However,
she has the skills she needs to continue skating.
She has the dedication for the rink.
To figure skate,
the time and money it takes doesn't even compare to other extracurriculars.
So if you want to overcome that,
it requires strong optimism from the skater themselves.
But other children have been skating since they were five.
You keep saying "five years old," but…
I wanna go home.
There aren't many kids who can practice seriously at that age!
Tsukasa-kun,
hey!
What am I saying?
Why did I hesitate?
I'm the one who should know more than anyone how Inori feels.
No matter how old I was,
or insecure I was,
I wasn't supposed to give up!
Back then,
What did I need?
What did I want?
I will be her coach!
I will teach her how to skate!
She's taught herself this much thus far!
She can still catch up!
She definitely has the talent to get better!
She's not afraid to get hurt.
She has core strength.
She listens.
And she has the ambition.
If you would only bring her to practice,
I think her talent is sure to blossom.
No, I don't think.
I will get Inori to compete in Japan's National Championship!
I look forward to working with you!
You'll go that far?
Well, if you insist.
Yes!
Isn't that great?
Uh, your name…
My name is Inori.
Inori Yuitsuka!
That's an awesome name.
Rise!
Bow!
Goodbye!
Has Inori always been like that?
She's been really upbeat lately.
She looks like she might be having fun.
It totally sucked.
The pressure from the parents was crazy.
Don't voice compliments that make you
sound like you're giving her preferential treatment.
Understood.
Stop acting like you didn't do anything wrong.
Coach Tsukasa!
Hello!
That's the most talented smile I've ever seen!
I told you to be quiet!

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