Medalist — Season 2
The ice is calling – and the Chubu Block Tournament has officially begun! The novice class promises a thrilling clash of talent as young skaters from top clubs, many who’ve trained since they were kids, battle for supremacy. Among them is Inori, a rising star who only recently moved up to the novice level, alongside her dedicated coach, Tsukasa. Together, they're taking on the established elite with one ambitious goal: reaching the All Japan Championship.
The Chubu Block championship offered Inori her opportunity to qualify for the All-Japan Novice Contest, a prospect that filled her with anticipation. Arriving at the venue, a wave of emotion washed over her; she was finally in the place she…
The competition for the top five places at the All-Japans has begun, a tense dance of skill and strategy. With a leading figure of their generation absent from the field, the outcome feels suddenly open, offering a genuine opportunity for a…
The second group of competitors, which included Inori, were now performing in the championship. With only three skaters remaining, Yuna Yagi took her place on the ice. Though she had assured her coach she would adhere to their practiced rou…
Tsukasa Akeuraji carries a fierce determination to bring Inori home with a gold medal; the weight of that promise settles upon her as she steps onto the ice. Though the program may seem simple at first, a deeper complexity underlies its str…
Tsukasa found himself unexpectedly skating alongside the legendary Jun Yodaka and Shinichiro Sonidori. Watching Jun glide across the ice with breathtaking skill ignited a feeling within him.
Inori joined the intense training session for the Chubu competitors preparing for the All-Japan Championships. Seeing Hikaru and the other skaters again, she quickly realized a deficiency in her own skill—one she hadn't foreseen.
A practice session guided by the renowned jumper Kakeru Uobuchi yielded impressive progress, leaving Tsukasa deeply impressed. Consequently, he resolved to acquire his own jumping harness. Bringing the new equipment to the ice rink, he hope…
The first light of dawn found Inori and Tsukasa already at the Niigata skating rink, hoping to consult with Coach Uobuchi. Following a careful assessment of Inori’s performance on the ice, Uobuchi offered them a surprising request.
The Niigata rink brought Inori and Tsukasa together with Miku Ahiru, a skater of considerable skill, alongside her coach, Kohei Kamogawa, and choreographer, Juna Shiratori – all former colleagues of Tsukasa’s. During a conversation with Mik…
