Tsuruga, Fukui
Tsuruga Ice Arena
The Lux Higashiyama summer training camp begins now!
For skaters, summer's a training period where you learn new techniques, take promotion exams, and strengthen up.
Summer training creates winter results!
So let's all go and do our best!
Yes!
Well then, did you all fill out the sheet for your goals this week?
Pass them up from the back.
I'm proud of you all writing so much!
Now, is there anyone who'd like to share what they wrote?
Lutz!
Try not to chat during training!
Double flip into double toe loop!
I want to do a double axel into a triple Salchow in this training camp!
Oh, very nice~
You yelled about that last week, right Inori-chan?
"I want to enter Novices!"
Eh? Ah.. yeah.
Well now you can't back out.
Embarrassing.
Get along you two!
Alright, anyone else who wants to share?
Triple Salchow!
Why're you getting all fired up without the lead around?
Sorry, we're a bit late.
Mike-chan!
With that said, we have a special jumping instructor coming with us,
Coach Nachi Mario!
Coach Tsukasa called her for us!
T-Thank you for having me!
Thank you for coming!
Coach Nachi's an amazing jumper who's landed a quadruple Salchow in the past!
Well sorta. I never really succeeded in landed one in a competition.
Getting taught by a different coach might spur on new revelations more easily.
All that's left...
I hope she can make it before training camp's over.
Oh? It's Sonidori Rioh.
What're you doin' here? Couldn't make it to Nagano's?
No, I'm going. It's just next week.
So with the Nagano training camp, is Inori-chan...?
It's up to age 12 and only level 6 and above get selected.
So we didn't make it in time.
The Nagano training camp is seen as a top skater's gateway to success.
She understands most skaters that went on to the Olympics have experience at this training camp.
But I had a good talk with Inori-san about it.
And she's resolved to go without it.
Could you stop with the slander?
I've got a strong enough level to go every year.
You dumb flapjack octopus head.
Flapjack Octopus
F-Flapjack octopus?!
These are cat ears! No matter how you look at them they're cat ears!
Step outside, glasses nerd!
We're already outside.
Cut it out, Mike Tarou!
Quite lively, isn't it?
Sota-san's looking to do a double flip into a double toe loop.
Inori-san's going for a double axel into a triple Salchow.
Rioh-san's... Huh?
Without further ado, it's time for Coach Nachin to teach you!
Starting with jumps in a straight line.
Jumps are normally executed while taking a curve.
But we'll do these on a straight line.
So, let's see, how about Norisuke!
-Ah, yes! Come'on!
Norisuke?
You'll start from the other side and do a jump within this space.
Give it a shot!
Huh? Within this space...?
This is a test! Go try it, Norikichi!
My name changed again!
I'm so far outside the box.
When you're jumping on a straight track,
you get a feel for how much centrifugal force normally works on you.
Succumbing to centrifugal force
Succumbing too much
Normally when you're jumping on a curve,
you turn with the flow,
and turn inwards too much.
Practice jumping straight
If you memorize jumping in a straight line.
Correct trajectory
Then you can measure the best trajectory for taking your curves.
How's that?
Centrifugal force, huh...
I've never figured out how to really fix it on my own.
Alright! I'll give it a shot!
Alright, next. Rioh-san!
Cross~ Mohawk~
Alright, jump!
Nice, good form!
Next!
Tsukasa's plan
Pursuit Lessons
Coach Tsukasa's proposed lesson plan...
Certainly looks quite easy...
But we're not pros anymore!
Telling us to move this much for practice...
How's that supposed to work?
Is something wrong?
No... We're just a little... short of breath...
I see!
Then for the next part I'll just check everyone!
We're going around again!
Okay!
He really is the kinda guy you'd call "super" positive.
All "Keep it pumping!" and "Be positive!"
It sure looks that way, right? But you'd be wrong.
Oh?
He can be that positive if it's for someone else's sake.
But when it comes to himself, he quickly turns pessimistic.
So much so that nobody's words can reach.
So this is our room!
Where are you going to sleep, Inori?
Hmmm, over here!
Then Mike will sleep next to you!
Sounds good, let's sleep together!
Woah, it looks delicious!
Thanks for the food!
That sure was a good bath!
It hit the spot.
A large bath! It's been so long!
Public baths still cost quite a bit.
So I can't really be coming here every day.
Huh? Rioh-san?
A shampoo hat, that really takes me back!
Huh? But it's already time for the kids to be in bed...
Guess it's fine.
I deliberately came here late so nobody'd see me using it...
Just leave quick.
Ah, the hot water's great.
So how was your first day?
Nothing special, I'm just getting out.
Ah, that's right. Rioh-san.
Huh?
How bout we go over your goal sheet after this?
I'll pass.
It's not that I couldn't think of anything, my goals are already in my head.
A triple and double combination?
What you need to pass level 6.
I.. don't want to tell other people...
I see. I get that feeling.
What?
I've got them too.
Goals you think people'd call too unrealistic or too small.
Well whenever you feel like it. tell me.
Anything you need help with, I'll help.
Coach.
Hm?
What's your singles badge level, coach?
I never found his name in the Novice or Junior records.
This coach has without a doubt never reached level 6.
So spit it out already. Then I can tell you,
"You think you can coach a skater who ranks above you?"
Beginner level.
Beginner...
Yep.
I bet she'd be disappointed if she heard that.
She probably wouldn't be saying she could beat Hikaru if she did.
She knows.
I've already told Inori-san.
Oh... I see.
Feeling she can beat Hikaru knowing that means there's no point talking to her. I'm done.
Rioh-san
Also. You don't need to be on me so much.
I just came here to get away from that club.
And besides, I'll probably stop growing here anyways.
Wait! Why would you say that?
And also why are you so freaking muscular?
Eh?
You're probably better fit to train your own muscles than skaters.
Goodnight.
I've built up nothing besides this small bit.
Even though I could've solved all this in an hour if I had a coach.
I've spent all these years...
I don't think it was meaningless.
You think so?
I think it was meaningless.
If only I'd met a coach earlier.
I could have...
Ahhhh! That shitty brat!
He knew I was below level 6 and asked that to act superior and screw with me!
How can his personality be so bad? He needs to be purified by Inori-san!
Coach!
I knew it'd be pointed out one day after becoming a coach!
That's why I hesitated to become a coach!
But... But!
I've made up my mind!
On that day I accepted it all!
Don't dig that up again!
Just watch me. I'll make Rioh-san jump.
I'll make him do a triple double combo from my lessons!
Together we will make the triple-double jumps happen!
What's up?
I felt like I heard Coach Tsukasa's voice.
That coach sure has a loud voice.
-Mike-chan. -What?
If I continuously failed the level 6 exam, the coach would be at blamed right?
I dunno, but that'd probably be what they say.
I want more people to comment on how fast my growth is.
I want to be able to jump a double axel,
and be a strong skater that can choose coach Tsukasa.
When Mike rubs you, your dreams will come true.
Thanks.
Maybe they were jumping in their dreams...
Rioh-san, good morning!
I told you didn't I? There's no need to care about me.
Rioh-san's goal,
is a triple combination, isn't it?
I'll use all my power to help you!
Your jump yesterday was really amazing.
I think 'll take a more in-depth look at it today.
Amazing! Your trajectory's completely improved from before!
Really?
You fell right there since you were on the inner edge.
But just a bit more! Let's iron out the details of your form!
Okay!
According to novice competition rules, you need to incorporate an axel into your jump composition.
The triple axel that Hikaru jumped,
is a miracle jump that few girls in the Olympics have even landed.
So right now, for me who can't cause a miracle .
The double axel is precisely the weapon I need to fight on the world stage!
I want to have it.
I want to have it!
The first weapon she needs for the All-Japan Novices!
She landed a double axel.
She's holding back her excitement because entering the novice is her goal, huh?
Next is the triple, right?
Yeah!
Though, her excitement's leaking from her face.
2A landed
Is it possible my awesome training has only helped a future enemy become even stronger?
Although I'm a big-hearted adult so I don't mind...
Hm? What is it?
You'll be landing a triple-double for me first.
Well, Mike will give it her best.
When I have to fight Inori, I've got no desire to lose.
Rioh-san! Next is Rioh-san's turn!
Yeah.
Why am I being so serious about this?
I just want to be done with this meaningless effort.
He's good.
Posture, speed, jump structure.
And the smoothness of his moves.
It's all top level.
Last year he placed 8th in Novices.
He's got promising enough ability, so why's he so pessimistic?
I'm feeling good today. My edge's fitting nicely onto the ice.
So maybe now....
-A triple? -Just a bit more!
So close!
Like I thought, I can't.
Good job Rioh-san!
You were great out there!
Your fingertips were pretty and more than all that your triple attempt was excellent!
Nice fight!
Don't spin. Don't try to force a spin.
I'm just making myself into an axis.
That sensation when I did the double axel.
I hugged my body tightly.
I felt close the axis that was in my body.
The double axel's rotation speed is basically the same as a triple.
That's why kids who've struggled with the double axel for a long time,
are able to overcome the triple wall at the same time.
It's here! It's here! It's here! She landed the triple Salchow!
She broke down both walls at once!
C-Coach!
Is it alright if your coach gives a GOE+ 5 for happiness?
N-Not.. Not yet!
You said it yourself, coach!
Until we leave it's still camp! It's not a jump until it matches the music!
So it's not time yet!
Super Splendor
Splendid! Splendid! Splendid! Splendid!
The expansion of I-Inori-san's splendor is unstoppable!
C-Coach?
Rioh, from today you'll be living with this girl.
Nice to meet you.
Ask me anything. My dad's a silver medalist after all!
Ok!
I'll try my best to be as good as Rioh!
Um, Yodaka-san.
Sorry for the suddenness.
I think I'd like to take the same lessons as Hikaru if I can...
Um, well.
-You're a nuisance. -Eh?
Rioh.
Jun-kun has a special promise to coach Hikaru.
Come here.
Ah! There you are Rioh! You've still got one more music run to do!
It's good she was able to land a triple.
It'd be better for you to be by her side.
I can't just do that! You're my student too, Rioh-san!
I promised I'd get you to land a triple too, Rioh-san!
That intensity's kinda scary.
How can you be so passionate?
Opposite that, how can you be so pessimistic, Rioh-san?
Even though you've got such high skill.
I can only compete in the novice 4 times, so there's no more way for me to sweep all 4.
Far from landing a triple lutz or triple loop like Hikaru,
I can't even land a triple Salchow.
Even if I went to the Nagano training camp, I wouldn't be selected as a seed.
The son of a silver medalist in the best position and this is all I've got.
So I can't blame anyone else.
Having the environment, the mentors, the money...
And still being unable to succeed.
I've got everything, so there's no reason I shouldn't succeed.
So that's who I am.
Can you really say you'd wouldn't become pessimistic in my position?
Rioh-san, are you...
Aiming to be the like Yodaka Jun?
Hah?
Ah, no.
You were just talking about stuff a past skater's done, right?
In the Novice B, landing a triple Lutz and triple loop,
and a triple axel as well.
Being selected as a seed each Nagano camp and sweeping all 4 of your Novices.
The only medalist who's done all that,
is Yodaka Jun.
Stop it!
Keep his name out of your mouth.
But Rioh-san, your way of skating in some ways resembles Yodaka J-
AHHHHHHHH!
The things I hate most in this world.
Are cockroaches and Yodaka Jun.
So if I was told to choose between a cockroach smoothie or being told to do his shopping,
I'd choose the cockroach smoothie.
If he saw your current state Yodaka Jun'd probably go do his own shopping.
So that's the only thing really strongly eating away at your heart?
Eh?
You admire him so much that from the bottom of your heart you grow resentful.
Admire him... Me?
Eh? Ah! W-Wait!
Hold on tight!
Hitomi-san!
Ah,, you're bac-
Oh?
Um, for Rioh-san's song, can we fit it in?
Eh? What's this situation?
That's fine. Since he skipped his turn, we'll do it twice?
Yes.
For Rioh-san's song, I'll skate it once.