Tatara, a lethargic third-year middle schooler adrift in the sea of his own unremarkable future, encounters an unexpected catalyst in Sengoku, a seasoned professional dancer. Sengoku leads him to the Ogasawara Dance Studio, unveiling the vi…

Tatara began dance lessons at Ogasawara Dance Studio, though his improvement was gradual. At his first competition, the sheer force of Shizuku and her partner, Kiyoharu Hyodo, left him feeling utterly overwhelmed.

Sengoku arrived at the Prince Mikasa Cup competition with Tatara, and found himself both humbled by the artistry of Hyodo and Shizuku, and invigorated by the sheer vibrancy of this new dance world. Yet, just as the Standard Division prelimi…

Tatara takes the dance floor, filling in for the absent Hyodo. The sight of them together stirs something within Hyodo, compelling him to dance the following piece, despite Sengoku's attempts to dissuade him. His eyes fixed on Tatara, Hyodo…

At Ogasawara Dance Studio, siblings Gaju and Mako Akagi make their appearance. With Hyodo barred from competition, Gaju seizes the opportunity to ask Shizuku to be his partner. She accepts, and they begin their rehearsals, leaving Tatara to…

Gaju released his sister, Mako, to join forces with Shizuku, whose usual partner, Hyodo, was unavailable. Tatara paired with Mako and challenged Gaju, hoping to awaken his recognition of her abilities and rekindle their partnership. But as …

The Tenpei Cup loomed, and Tatara and Gaju stood poised for their contest. This was Tatara's debut in an official dance competition; a tremor of nervousness was evident in his posture. Yet, as he caught Mako’s smile – a flicker of reassuran…

Tatara has reached the semifinals, a first in his career, though the strain of competing in four dance styles running consecutively is beginning to take its toll. Sengoku observes this and instructs him to withdraw from the Variations. The …

Tatara and Mako have reached the finals. As they enter the dance floor, Tatara resolves to be the supportive foundation for his partner. The first segment is a solo Waltz. His commitment to serve as a framework for Mako, to elevate her arti…

As Tatara and Mako moved, Gaju’s mind drifted to memories. He saw Mako gently persuading him to take that first dance lesson, heard the encouraging words offered after a junior tournament, and recalled the advice he'd received to seek a par…

The final event of the Tenpei Cup is the Quickstep. Tatara takes the floor, poised to perform a special variation crafted by Sengoku. Yet, physical exhaustion weighs upon them, and their feet grow leaden, betraying the inexperience of a nov…

Tatara’s first day of high school takes an unforeseen turn when he is cornered by a group of rough students. Intervention comes in the form of Gaju, a fellow dancer and upperclassman. Shizuku has postponed her studies abroad for a year, fue…

In the hushed halls of Korakuen, Tatara encountered a former classmate who had once dismissed ballroom dancing as “lame.” He wondered then why she had come to witness the dance competition. The following day, she approached him, but not to …

Tatara struggles with the search for a partner, and his self-assurance as a leader diminishes each time he dances with Chinatsu. Simultaneously, he discovers that his colleague, Akira, is also a competitive dancer.

Marisa’s remark about his unfairness lingered with Tatara, prompting him to abandon dance practice with Chinatsu and instead seek out Marisa's studio. Inside, he found novice champion Kugimiya in the midst of a lesson. Tatara offered to pra…

Tatara and Chinatsu arrived at the Shizuoka Grand Prix without informing Marisa. A shadow of disappointment crossed Tatara’s face upon hearing that Hyodo and Akagi would not be competing, but this quickly yielded to a renewed focus on China…

Marisa commanded Tatara and Chinatsu to secure victory in the A-Class competition at the Tokyo Dance Sports Tournament. However, as the event approached, a disagreement fractured their partnership, leaving them emotionally unprepared. Hyodo…

Tatara and Chinatsu stepped into the Metropolitan Tournament with a tacit agreement: defeat would mean dissolving their partnership. Yet, despite their inexperience, a fervent drive to triumph quickly drew the gaze of both spectators and ad…

The opening rounds saw Tatara and Chinatsu maintaining a flawless score, a stark contrast to Akira and Mine, who trailed by a single point. Annoyance tightened Akira’s features as Chinatsu, with an almost triumphant air, declared Tatara her…

Akira had always felt a complicated mixture of emotions regarding Chinatsu, but watching them dance with Tatara, their passion transcending their differences, stirred a memory of her mentor’s instruction: “Dance from the heart.” From that …

Following Hyodo’s counsel, Tatara began a regimen of stretching, deliberately expanding his physical range. He hoped this would allow him to match Kugimiya's skill, but struggled with the unfamiliar freedom of his own body. Akira and Shizuk…

With Hyodo’s release of Tatara’s fascia, the breadth of his movement expands so significantly that Chinatsu finds it difficult to maintain their synchronized posture. Yet, the audience and judges are utterly captivated by their dynamic perf…

Fujita advances to the finals, securing fourth place. As Tatara seeks out Chinatsu to share the news, a call from Sengoku interrupts him. From their first partnership, Tatara and Chinatsu have been at odds, yet as he takes her hand and step…

The final round features three styles of dance: the Viennese Waltz, a graceful exchange of leads between partners that suits Team Fujita exceptionally well; the Slow Foxtrot, an elegant and refined dance favored by Team Kugimiya; and the Qu…