1 00:00:01,648 --> 00:00:06,444 Number 14, Inori Yuitsuka, from Lux Higashiyama FSC. 2 00:00:09,280 --> 00:00:10,573 Then I've got this. 3 00:00:13,326 --> 00:00:14,577 Yeah, you do! 4 00:00:14,661 --> 00:00:15,954 Right! 5 00:00:19,707 --> 00:00:23,086 Inori improves with every competition she takes part in. 6 00:00:23,169 --> 00:00:25,672 She's always carving her own path forward. 7 00:00:25,755 --> 00:00:29,092 I've seen it again... and again... and again. 8 00:00:29,676 --> 00:00:33,221 But today, she's on the path I laid out for her. 9 00:00:38,893 --> 00:00:40,728 I've got a secret weapon. 10 00:00:40,812 --> 00:00:44,357 With it, I can face the other Novice A skaters head-on! 11 00:02:16,199 --> 00:02:19,410 {\an8}ASCENDANCE 12 00:02:40,139 --> 00:02:43,059 For my first jump, a triple loop. 13 00:02:44,769 --> 00:02:45,937 Yes! 14 00:02:54,570 --> 00:02:57,573 My, she's shown dramatic improvement. 15 00:02:57,657 --> 00:02:59,659 Tsukasa must really be pushing her. 16 00:03:06,582 --> 00:03:08,000 Wow. 17 00:03:08,626 --> 00:03:10,753 I knew she'd pull off something impressive. 18 00:03:11,629 --> 00:03:15,133 But she's placed her combination jumps in the first half of her routine. 19 00:03:15,216 --> 00:03:17,969 She's prioritizing stamina over points. 20 00:03:18,594 --> 00:03:20,513 Whoa, she's amazing. 21 00:03:21,723 --> 00:03:23,808 What an amazing performance. 22 00:03:23,891 --> 00:03:25,518 Which club's she with? 23 00:03:51,461 --> 00:03:52,628 - Wow... - She did it again! 24 00:03:52,712 --> 00:03:53,754 It's crazy! 25 00:04:30,082 --> 00:04:34,754 She's making this look easy. I think she might be the best skater here. 26 00:04:45,807 --> 00:04:47,975 She has two more jumps to get through. 27 00:04:48,893 --> 00:04:50,812 Everything's going smoothly so far. 28 00:04:51,479 --> 00:04:53,648 Wait. If she keeps this up... 29 00:04:53,731 --> 00:04:55,733 She'll have a flawless run! 30 00:04:57,777 --> 00:05:00,696 If she keeps going like this, with no mistakes... 31 00:05:01,322 --> 00:05:03,699 She's sure to make the top five. 32 00:05:08,955 --> 00:05:10,122 A single jump? 33 00:05:10,206 --> 00:05:11,874 Did she do that by mistake? 34 00:05:16,420 --> 00:05:20,299 Come on. I built your program with one goal in mind. 35 00:05:20,383 --> 00:05:23,052 And that's helping you become a gold medalist. 36 00:05:23,135 --> 00:05:25,555 I believe in you. Use your secret weapon... 37 00:05:26,138 --> 00:05:27,849 Play your ace... 38 00:05:27,932 --> 00:05:29,934 We're betting everything on this jump. 39 00:05:30,017 --> 00:05:31,185 Keep our promise... 40 00:05:31,269 --> 00:05:32,436 Keep that promise... 41 00:05:32,520 --> 00:05:33,980 I know you'll keep it... 42 00:05:34,564 --> 00:05:36,274 - No matter what happens! - No matter what happens! 43 00:05:39,068 --> 00:05:40,987 For a combination jump, 44 00:05:41,070 --> 00:05:44,282 you're usually forced to launch your second jump from your right leg. 45 00:05:44,949 --> 00:05:48,202 But if you transition with a Euler, 46 00:05:48,286 --> 00:05:50,955 you can instead launch off your left leg... 47 00:05:52,874 --> 00:05:54,041 for a Salchow. 48 00:05:56,586 --> 00:05:57,753 Land it. 49 00:05:57,837 --> 00:05:59,130 Land it. 50 00:05:59,839 --> 00:06:00,923 Land it! 51 00:06:05,803 --> 00:06:06,846 From a double axel... 52 00:06:06,929 --> 00:06:09,181 - To a Euler! - To a Triple Salchow? 53 00:06:09,265 --> 00:06:10,933 Plus she did it in the second half! 54 00:06:11,017 --> 00:06:12,894 And she hasn't made a single mistake! 55 00:06:50,139 --> 00:06:52,767 To think that they put that combination jump 56 00:06:52,850 --> 00:06:54,935 into the very end of her program... 57 00:06:55,519 --> 00:06:58,189 And on top of that, her very last jump was a triple... 58 00:06:58,898 --> 00:07:00,941 That's an incredibly risky move. 59 00:07:01,025 --> 00:07:02,693 Rather than play it safe, 60 00:07:02,777 --> 00:07:04,945 she put all her faith in herself. 61 00:07:06,656 --> 00:07:09,950 I see it now... How Tsukasa got so entranced by this sport. 62 00:07:11,285 --> 00:07:14,205 It's more than art and it's not just beautiful. 63 00:07:15,289 --> 00:07:17,124 It's not all about winning or losing even. 64 00:07:17,708 --> 00:07:21,545 This feels like a sport that makes miracles possible. 65 00:07:30,638 --> 00:07:33,391 This is it. My first kiss and cry. 66 00:07:36,686 --> 00:07:39,188 Okay, Coach Hitomi, go ahead. 67 00:07:39,271 --> 00:07:40,272 Huh? 68 00:07:40,356 --> 00:07:41,816 Huh? 69 00:07:41,899 --> 00:07:44,360 You're the one who got her here, so sit. Support your pupil! 70 00:07:44,443 --> 00:07:45,611 My neck... 71 00:07:45,695 --> 00:07:48,155 Interesting, so that young guy is her coach? 72 00:07:48,239 --> 00:07:51,492 I wonder if he's new. But he's certainly got a good student there. 73 00:07:51,575 --> 00:07:54,120 Wow, so nostalgic. 74 00:07:54,203 --> 00:07:55,204 It's nostalgic? 75 00:07:55,287 --> 00:07:57,748 What do you mean? This has to be your first time here, right? 76 00:07:57,832 --> 00:07:59,417 Oh, it is... 77 00:07:59,500 --> 00:08:00,626 but when I was really little, 78 00:08:00,710 --> 00:08:03,504 I used to have dreams where I was sitting here all the time. 79 00:08:04,588 --> 00:08:09,260 I didn't know much back then, but I could tell this place is for proper ice skaters. 80 00:08:10,261 --> 00:08:14,765 So, yeah, when I woke from those dreams, I would always make the same wish. 81 00:08:16,016 --> 00:08:18,519 "Please, let these dreams stop. 82 00:08:18,602 --> 00:08:20,604 'Cause it hurts that they're not real." 83 00:08:23,065 --> 00:08:25,818 Well, you don't need that wish anymore. 84 00:08:27,528 --> 00:08:30,781 From now on, you're gonna find yourself sitting here a lot. 85 00:08:30,865 --> 00:08:34,034 All those memories of waking up sad will fade away. 86 00:08:35,619 --> 00:08:36,787 Yeah! 87 00:08:37,580 --> 00:08:41,417 Inori Yuitsuka's score: 81.20. 88 00:08:44,253 --> 00:08:47,882 {\an8} She's currently ranked in first place. 89 00:08:47,965 --> 00:08:50,009 NO. 14 INORI YUITSUKA 90 00:08:55,347 --> 00:08:57,433 {\an8} I knew I wouldn't make the top five, 91 00:08:57,516 --> 00:09:00,227 {\an8}but I wanted to compete just once without falling. 92 00:09:00,311 --> 00:09:01,979 {\an8}- Hina! - Huh? 93 00:09:02,563 --> 00:09:05,483 {\an8}I talked to Dad and he said we're gonna eat out today. 94 00:09:07,109 --> 00:09:08,360 Cool... 95 00:09:11,197 --> 00:09:14,200 Hey, did you hear? Inori Yuitsuka, the girl who won... 96 00:09:14,283 --> 00:09:16,118 She started skating last year! 97 00:09:16,202 --> 00:09:18,120 What? No way! 98 00:09:18,662 --> 00:09:20,581 {\an8}Not only did I not win, 99 00:09:20,664 --> 00:09:22,583 {\an8}I didn't even make it to the top five... 100 00:09:23,542 --> 00:09:25,461 {\an8}I really thought I'd reach the All-Japans. 101 00:09:26,796 --> 00:09:28,714 {\an8}Like, okay, I get it... 102 00:09:28,798 --> 00:09:30,966 {\an8}No one's ever gonna call me a prodigy. 103 00:09:31,884 --> 00:09:36,806 {\an8}But it'd be nice if people from school could just see how hard I tried. 104 00:09:41,102 --> 00:09:43,104 I wanna prove that I can do this. 105 00:09:45,022 --> 00:09:46,482 Yeah, I know. 106 00:09:46,565 --> 00:09:47,691 {\an8}8TH MOMOGA TAKEDA 107 00:09:47,775 --> 00:09:51,237 {\an8}The heck are you acting all gloomy for? Don't be sore losers. That'd be lame! 108 00:09:51,320 --> 00:09:53,364 {\an8}Shut up! 109 00:09:53,447 --> 00:09:54,740 {\an8}Could you stop choking her? 110 00:09:55,783 --> 00:09:58,744 I'm outta here, Yuna. But I'll see you at training camp, 'kay? 111 00:09:58,828 --> 00:10:01,205 Are you gonna go home wearing your medal? 112 00:10:01,288 --> 00:10:03,916 Sure am. Can't help it, I'm so happy! 113 00:10:03,999 --> 00:10:05,000 Bye-bye! 114 00:10:05,084 --> 00:10:07,211 {\an8}2ND YUNA YAGI - MEIKOH WIND FSC 115 00:10:09,588 --> 00:10:13,175 {\an8}Of course you're happy. Why wouldn't you be? 116 00:10:13,259 --> 00:10:14,760 {\an8}You're a medalist. 117 00:10:15,511 --> 00:10:18,764 Huh? 118 00:10:18,848 --> 00:10:20,015 13TH YOTSUHA USHIKAWA 119 00:10:20,099 --> 00:10:22,101 Hey! Are you good, Yotsuha? 120 00:10:22,184 --> 00:10:23,769 What's got you so upset right now? 121 00:10:23,853 --> 00:10:28,274 To be honest, I just feel, like, so done with this, you know? 122 00:10:28,357 --> 00:10:29,358 Huh? 123 00:10:30,442 --> 00:10:32,570 When Hikaru kinda took over, 124 00:10:32,653 --> 00:10:35,698 and everyone started to quit, I thought about doing the same. 125 00:10:36,991 --> 00:10:40,286 But you, you never stopped trying your best to improve. 126 00:10:40,828 --> 00:10:45,583 And I loved watching you land harder and harder jumps. It was magical. 127 00:10:45,666 --> 00:10:47,918 So I stuck with it... 128 00:10:48,502 --> 00:10:50,504 because I... because... 129 00:10:51,005 --> 00:10:54,925 I wanted to see... I was so excited to see you get gold! 130 00:10:55,676 --> 00:10:56,927 Yotsuha... 131 00:10:59,471 --> 00:11:01,140 It's okay. 132 00:11:01,223 --> 00:11:03,851 I'm never gonna let myself give up, no matter what... 133 00:11:04,768 --> 00:11:06,770 So, don't worry, okay? 134 00:11:07,479 --> 00:11:09,273 I'm good at playing catch up. 135 00:11:17,239 --> 00:11:18,866 You know you're not alone, right? 136 00:11:21,035 --> 00:11:22,119 Yes, Coach. 137 00:11:22,870 --> 00:11:27,041 Putting a triple Lutz with a triple loop was quite the daredevil move. 138 00:11:27,708 --> 00:11:30,586 I'll build a program around that combination. 139 00:11:30,669 --> 00:11:33,756 One that showcases the full range of your abilities. 140 00:11:34,340 --> 00:11:37,051 We'll head to the All-Japans with heads held high 141 00:11:37,134 --> 00:11:39,220 and we'll aim to win the championship. 142 00:11:40,804 --> 00:11:42,473 Right! 143 00:11:44,767 --> 00:11:46,268 A gold medal... 144 00:11:46,977 --> 00:11:48,020 Yeah. 145 00:11:48,979 --> 00:11:51,649 This is a dream come true, right? 146 00:11:51,732 --> 00:11:53,776 I guess. 147 00:11:53,859 --> 00:11:55,027 Huh? 148 00:11:56,237 --> 00:11:59,406 I mean... It's definitely what we dreamed of, right? 149 00:11:59,490 --> 00:12:01,325 Just gotta check the "came true" part. 150 00:12:02,576 --> 00:12:04,078 So, let's pinch ourselves. 151 00:12:05,079 --> 00:12:06,455 Oh, uh, yeah. 152 00:12:15,047 --> 00:12:17,466 So, I guess it's safe to celebrate then? 153 00:12:17,549 --> 00:12:19,510 Uh, of course, yeah! 154 00:12:19,593 --> 00:12:22,846 Let's go live it up! We'll party with plus five GOE points and-- 155 00:12:22,930 --> 00:12:24,473 - Inori! - Uh... 156 00:12:25,557 --> 00:12:26,558 Not again... 157 00:12:26,642 --> 00:12:28,185 Hey, Mom! 158 00:12:29,603 --> 00:12:31,647 Sis, you came to watch too? 159 00:12:31,730 --> 00:12:33,607 Yeah, and I'm so glad I did. 160 00:12:33,691 --> 00:12:36,485 I made it just in time to watch your amazing performance. 161 00:12:36,568 --> 00:12:37,611 You liked it? 162 00:12:38,362 --> 00:12:40,864 Course! I couldn't believe that triple Salchow. 163 00:12:40,948 --> 00:12:42,199 You got so good! 164 00:12:43,325 --> 00:12:44,326 Yeah. 165 00:12:44,952 --> 00:12:47,579 I'm glad you got into this. We're so proud. 166 00:12:50,499 --> 00:12:51,750 Thank you, sis... 167 00:12:55,337 --> 00:12:58,465 We're so grateful for everything you've done. Thanks for all your hard work. 168 00:12:58,549 --> 00:13:00,217 Uh, sure... 169 00:13:00,301 --> 00:13:03,721 I hope you know how happy this made our daughter. 170 00:13:03,804 --> 00:13:05,556 I mean, wow! She got a gold medal. 171 00:13:05,639 --> 00:13:07,891 I mean, I didn't do that much... 172 00:13:07,975 --> 00:13:09,643 It's not over yet. 173 00:13:09,727 --> 00:13:10,644 Huh? 174 00:13:10,728 --> 00:13:13,439 I won today, but I'm not stopping. 175 00:13:14,023 --> 00:13:15,399 The All-Japans are next! 176 00:13:15,482 --> 00:13:18,610 And when she makes it to the Senior Level, she'll compete in the Olympics. 177 00:13:18,694 --> 00:13:20,362 Are you serious? 178 00:13:20,446 --> 00:13:21,613 Mmm. 179 00:13:22,364 --> 00:13:23,365 Mmm. 180 00:13:23,949 --> 00:13:26,076 I've got no doubt you can do it, Inori. 181 00:13:26,160 --> 00:13:27,578 After all... 182 00:13:27,661 --> 00:13:30,914 you've dreamed of this your whole life! And you've never wavered once. 183 00:13:30,998 --> 00:13:33,917 I think a figure skater is what you were meant to be. 184 00:13:36,920 --> 00:13:38,172 Mmm! 185 00:13:40,257 --> 00:13:42,551 Take care, and be sure to rest up. 186 00:13:42,634 --> 00:13:45,220 I will. Thanks again for everything, coach. 187 00:13:52,269 --> 00:13:54,646 Oh... 188 00:13:54,730 --> 00:13:56,940 Now that I'm out of fight-or-flight mode, I'm hungry... 189 00:13:57,024 --> 00:13:59,026 You're Coach Tsukasa, aren't you? 190 00:13:59,109 --> 00:14:00,903 Oh... Huh? 191 00:14:00,986 --> 00:14:03,572 Let's hang out. A few of us coaches are planning to go out 192 00:14:03,655 --> 00:14:05,324 and have a little celebration dinner. 193 00:14:05,908 --> 00:14:07,993 I'm sure they'd all like to meet you. 194 00:14:09,244 --> 00:14:11,330 Uh... Meet me? 195 00:14:11,413 --> 00:14:14,416 Don't act too humble or it'll come off as fake to some folks. 196 00:14:14,958 --> 00:14:16,877 You did coach the gold medalist, yeah? 197 00:14:17,419 --> 00:14:19,755 Oh, I suppose I did. 198 00:14:20,255 --> 00:14:23,467 Crazy. Guess I should be polite and say hi at least. 199 00:14:26,637 --> 00:14:29,473 Big mistake. What am I doing here... 200 00:14:30,057 --> 00:14:31,642 Oh, and don't worry about paying. 201 00:14:31,725 --> 00:14:33,769 Atsu always treats us after big events. 202 00:14:33,852 --> 00:14:34,937 That's nice of him. 203 00:14:35,604 --> 00:14:38,357 Actually, I dropped my wallet somewhere. 204 00:14:38,440 --> 00:14:39,525 Again, huh? 205 00:14:39,608 --> 00:14:41,568 Gee, you'd better freeze your credit cards. 206 00:14:41,652 --> 00:14:42,903 Hmm... 207 00:14:43,737 --> 00:14:46,949 Uh-oh, I lost my phone too, so I can't do squat. 208 00:14:47,032 --> 00:14:48,784 Then go back to the rink and look. 209 00:14:48,867 --> 00:14:50,244 I will once I've eaten. 210 00:14:50,327 --> 00:14:51,537 Go now. We'll be here. 211 00:14:51,620 --> 00:14:53,372 What a world we live in... 212 00:14:53,455 --> 00:14:55,040 Whatever. 213 00:14:55,124 --> 00:14:56,792 Guess I should make introductions. 214 00:14:57,292 --> 00:15:00,170 {\an8}We'll start with me, Rintaro. I'm with Meijo Crown. 215 00:15:00,254 --> 00:15:03,966 {\an8}This is Atsushi Wani, an assistant coach at Aisei Ride. 216 00:15:04,049 --> 00:15:05,050 {\an8}3 MANAKA ATSUSHI WANI 217 00:15:05,134 --> 00:15:07,553 {\an8}- And... - We already met earlier. 218 00:15:07,636 --> 00:15:09,763 {\an8}Right, you were Rinna's coach... 219 00:15:09,847 --> 00:15:10,848 {\an8}2 YUNA - 5 RINNA SHOYA KIJITA 220 00:15:10,931 --> 00:15:12,766 {\an8}The name's Shoya Kijita and I'm with Meikoh Wind. 221 00:15:12,850 --> 00:15:14,768 Oh, I see. Got it... 222 00:15:14,852 --> 00:15:18,313 So, each of us coached a skater who made it to All-Japans, is that right? 223 00:15:18,397 --> 00:15:20,399 Yeah, that's why I said it's a celebration dinner. 224 00:15:21,150 --> 00:15:24,361 Though, I guess you could also call it a strategy meeting... 225 00:15:24,444 --> 00:15:25,863 A strategy meeting? 226 00:15:27,239 --> 00:15:28,824 He's back on his soapbox... 227 00:15:28,907 --> 00:15:30,993 Still don't see what we stand to gain from talking. 228 00:15:31,076 --> 00:15:32,244 Shut up, you two. 229 00:15:32,327 --> 00:15:33,954 A real coach is constantly learning. 230 00:15:36,623 --> 00:15:37,708 Four years? 231 00:15:38,250 --> 00:15:39,418 {\an8} Except for Hikaru. 232 00:15:39,501 --> 00:15:43,046 {\an8}That's right. For the past four years, the top ten seats at the All-Japans 233 00:15:43,130 --> 00:15:45,215 {\an8}have gone to skaters from Kansai and Tokyo. 234 00:15:45,299 --> 00:15:48,844 'Cause everyone from those regions can land super tough triples... 235 00:15:49,511 --> 00:15:52,097 Stop stuffing your face and go find your wallet. 236 00:15:52,181 --> 00:15:54,516 He's right. To stand out at that level, 237 00:15:54,600 --> 00:15:56,393 you need a triple Lutz at least. 238 00:15:56,476 --> 00:15:59,813 With that in mind, I wanna talk about how we in the Chubu Block 239 00:15:59,897 --> 00:16:01,773 can make it onto the podium. 240 00:16:01,857 --> 00:16:02,858 Understood. 241 00:16:03,400 --> 00:16:05,569 - Which brings me to Coach Tsukasa. - Oh, yeah? 242 00:16:05,652 --> 00:16:09,364 I hear that you helped Inori Yuitsuka get this good in only a year. 243 00:16:09,448 --> 00:16:12,701 We're gonna need you to spill all your secrets about how you pulled that off. 244 00:16:12,784 --> 00:16:13,952 Huh? 245 00:16:14,036 --> 00:16:15,662 What, is that a problem? 246 00:16:15,746 --> 00:16:18,165 Were you hoping you could follow us here and then stuff your face, 247 00:16:18,248 --> 00:16:20,000 then stick us with the bill and be on your way 248 00:16:20,083 --> 00:16:22,336 - without doing anything for us? - I only came because you invited me. 249 00:16:22,920 --> 00:16:24,296 Oh, it's my assistant. 250 00:16:24,379 --> 00:16:25,797 - Mmm. - Oh... 251 00:16:25,881 --> 00:16:27,174 Huh? 252 00:16:27,257 --> 00:16:28,258 No way... 253 00:16:32,262 --> 00:16:34,473 Why's he sitting beside me? 254 00:16:36,099 --> 00:16:38,685 - Coach Akeuraji. - Yeah, what's up? 255 00:16:39,269 --> 00:16:42,064 Since you appear somewhat perplexed, I'll explain. 256 00:16:42,147 --> 00:16:46,485 The reason I tend eat my salad first is to avoid spiking my blood sugar. 257 00:16:46,568 --> 00:16:49,571 Well, it's certainly good to hear that you're watching your health, sir. 258 00:16:49,655 --> 00:16:52,199 More importantly, he pulled a fast one on us! 259 00:16:52,741 --> 00:16:53,742 You, talk. 260 00:16:53,825 --> 00:16:55,744 Since when could Yuna pull off a triple Lutz? 261 00:16:56,495 --> 00:16:57,788 She put in the work to learn it. 262 00:16:57,871 --> 00:17:02,668 Oh, did she? I knew that diplomacy was the only kind of answer I was gonna get. 263 00:17:03,168 --> 00:17:04,878 Pretty distasteful, man... 264 00:17:05,462 --> 00:17:08,423 I mean, pressuring a newer coach to give up his secrets. 265 00:17:08,840 --> 00:17:10,592 Don't you have any self-respect? 266 00:17:10,676 --> 00:17:13,345 You were literally just doing the same thing. 267 00:17:13,428 --> 00:17:15,722 She's not the only one who put in work. 268 00:17:15,806 --> 00:17:17,724 Coaching counts for a lot too. 269 00:17:17,808 --> 00:17:19,977 And Coach Shinichiro is insanely good. 270 00:17:20,727 --> 00:17:23,146 He's tuned into all the latest coaching methods, 271 00:17:23,230 --> 00:17:26,024 and he's extremely dedicated to supporting his students, 272 00:17:26,108 --> 00:17:27,359 no matter what they need. 273 00:17:27,901 --> 00:17:32,364 This man is exactly the kind of coach I wish I'd had back when I was competing. 274 00:17:32,447 --> 00:17:35,117 And that's coming from wild child Shoya! 275 00:17:35,200 --> 00:17:38,036 Then it's no surprise that Yuna and Hikaru are so strong. 276 00:17:38,120 --> 00:17:39,371 They've got a great mentor. 277 00:17:43,292 --> 00:17:44,501 Hmm... 278 00:17:46,712 --> 00:17:49,548 Hikaru's kind of a special case though, don't you think? 279 00:17:49,631 --> 00:17:52,801 It does seem like she was born with a special sense for skating. 280 00:17:53,927 --> 00:17:55,554 She's a real handful. 281 00:17:55,637 --> 00:17:56,680 Really? 282 00:17:56,763 --> 00:17:58,348 But she's your star student. 283 00:18:00,183 --> 00:18:01,685 No one else here seems to know 284 00:18:01,768 --> 00:18:05,606 that Jun Yodaka is Hikaru's main coach. Strange... 285 00:18:07,024 --> 00:18:08,025 {\an8}GRILLED MEAT - DAISOGEN JIRO 286 00:18:08,108 --> 00:18:09,693 {\an8} Thank you for the food. 287 00:18:10,235 --> 00:18:13,947 I'll be taking a cab home, so I'll say goodbye here. 288 00:18:14,031 --> 00:18:16,783 Understood, sir. We'll be on our way. 289 00:18:16,867 --> 00:18:18,869 So, take care and get home safe. 290 00:18:24,750 --> 00:18:26,043 Coach Akeuraji. 291 00:18:26,126 --> 00:18:27,753 Huh, y-yeah? 292 00:18:28,587 --> 00:18:30,047 I really must thank you again for-- 293 00:18:30,130 --> 00:18:31,214 If this is about Rioh, 294 00:18:31,298 --> 00:18:33,467 you've thanked me enough for a lifetime! I promise. 295 00:18:34,051 --> 00:18:35,052 I see. 296 00:18:35,552 --> 00:18:38,889 Then, would you mind walking with me so I can ask you something? 297 00:18:39,389 --> 00:18:40,724 You have a question? 298 00:18:40,807 --> 00:18:42,059 That's right. 299 00:18:42,142 --> 00:18:44,978 It's about the program that you created for Yuitsuka. 300 00:18:46,104 --> 00:18:47,689 It was a moving performance. 301 00:18:47,773 --> 00:18:51,902 But I was surprised that you set such lofty goals 302 00:18:51,985 --> 00:18:55,238 for a skater who was at the beginner level just a year ago. 303 00:18:57,991 --> 00:19:00,994 So, why did you choose to take that risk? 304 00:19:02,162 --> 00:19:05,832 I wanted to build momentum so people would start believing in her. 305 00:19:07,834 --> 00:19:09,711 If you asked her to clear a bar that high 306 00:19:09,795 --> 00:19:12,714 without knowing she could do it, that would be reckless. 307 00:19:12,798 --> 00:19:15,550 And I'd have to revise my evaluation of you. 308 00:19:17,386 --> 00:19:19,971 Agreed... It was a gamble. 309 00:19:20,806 --> 00:19:23,016 But I knew that she could do it. 310 00:19:24,101 --> 00:19:25,352 Is that so? 311 00:19:26,269 --> 00:19:29,648 I found something while looking over Inori's practice records. 312 00:19:31,024 --> 00:19:34,611 Since she got it down, she hasn't missed a triple Salchow once. 313 00:19:35,153 --> 00:19:38,156 Regardless of the jumps around it, her physical condition, 314 00:19:38,240 --> 00:19:41,493 or where it is in the program, she lands it every time. 315 00:19:42,953 --> 00:19:44,287 There's no mistake. 316 00:19:44,371 --> 00:19:46,415 This is Inori's secret weapon. 317 00:19:47,124 --> 00:19:49,376 With a success rate like this, she could even 318 00:19:49,459 --> 00:19:51,878 include combinations in the back half of her program. 319 00:19:52,629 --> 00:19:55,882 And if she pulls all of them off, then... 320 00:19:59,261 --> 00:20:03,432 So, you were aiming for a gold medal from the start then? 321 00:20:03,515 --> 00:20:04,599 I was. 322 00:20:05,434 --> 00:20:08,645 Inori has to have that gold medal to serve as her passport. 323 00:20:08,729 --> 00:20:12,190 With it, she can breach the walls around what seems possible. 324 00:20:13,066 --> 00:20:15,777 This was the only way to challenge Hikaru Kamisaki. 325 00:20:15,861 --> 00:20:16,987 And... 326 00:20:18,572 --> 00:20:19,573 Mm-hmm? 327 00:20:20,699 --> 00:20:21,825 Nothing... 328 00:20:23,034 --> 00:20:26,037 And to challenge Jun Yodaka. 329 00:20:32,377 --> 00:20:36,298 I think this confirms it. You know about Jun, don't you? 330 00:20:36,798 --> 00:20:37,966 Ah... 331 00:20:40,844 --> 00:20:44,431 I'm in your debt. Thank you for not mentioning it earlier. 332 00:20:54,858 --> 00:20:55,859 Wait a sec... 333 00:20:57,194 --> 00:21:01,072 I know that even if you haven't been coaching her directly, 334 00:21:01,156 --> 00:21:02,240 you're supporting her. 335 00:21:03,450 --> 00:21:06,453 Supervising students at practice is just half of it. 336 00:21:06,536 --> 00:21:10,791 You've attended all of Hikaru Kamisaki's competitions and guided her through them. 337 00:21:12,375 --> 00:21:13,877 You're a good coach. 338 00:21:13,960 --> 00:21:17,756 I wouldn't say anything that could make people get the wrong idea about you. 339 00:21:21,635 --> 00:21:25,764 Tell me, Coach Akeuraji, do you have some time to spare right now? 340 00:21:26,890 --> 00:21:27,974 Huh?