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While Sayaka has found satisfaction in being a school idol, she has yet to address her figure skating problems. However, with a tournament coming this weekend…
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Mmm…
Hm… Did I have practice this morning…?
Ah…
Oh, I remember now… there's a tournament this weekend.
…Right. I have to go there today for sure.
Alright, let's keep doing our best! I'm looking forward to practicing with you today, Yugiri-senpai!
Same here. You're really motivated today. You surprised me.
Well, recently, my body's felt somewhat lighter. I've been thinking more about how I should convey myself and how I should do things.
There are a lot of things I'd like to show people.
Yeah. You'll be an amazing school idol.
Ah… Okay. Anyway, because of that, I want to do everything to the best of my ability.
Alright, then, let's start. Why don't you start by dancing, Saya?
Huh? You want me to go first?
Yeah. I've been thinking... I've been going first this whole time, so whenever it was your turn to dance, in a strange way, you kinda seemed like me.
I've been dancing… like you, Yugiri-senpai?
Yeah. I don't think you're truly alive when you try to match me. It might even be hurting you for no good reason.
I mean, we have different styles, and you're a lot shorter than me.
Senpai, Senpai… that hurts. What you just said really hurts.
Huh, why…!?
Haa… it's fine. Don't worry about it.
I know you didn't mean it in a bad way… And I really do intend to give this my best.
Wait. Hang on. I didn't mean to hurt you, Saya.
When I said that you weren't alive, I didn't mean that you were dead or something…
That's not what I meant! Whatever, let's just move on to dance practice already!
Heh, oh, you… Alright, I'll start dancing now.
~♪
…
Phew… W-What do you think…?
I thought it was really good.
Really!? I'm… I'm really happy to hear that.
It was full of what makes you so good, Saya, so it was good.
…C-could you be a little more specific…?
…Sky blue.
Sky blue?
Yeah. That's what I feel from you. Pretty nice, right?
O-Okay…
Um… how do I put this…? You're a really hard worker, and you give everything your all. And you're always so hard on yourself, and…
You face everything head-on. You're so serious and earnest. That kind of sky blue.
Serious… and earnest…
Thank you… Yugiri-senpai.
Yeah.
Um, we don't have practice planned for after school today, right?
Hm? Nope. Do you have somewhere to go?
Oh, nowhere in particular.
I just thought I would go out a little.
Huh? …Okay. Hm, what kind of confession is this?
Can you get yourself home alone?
Wait, what am I to you?
There's nowhere to practice today… What should I do…?
…Wait, that's–
Oh!
Sayaka-chaaaan!
Mmgwah-!
K-Kaho-san! Why'd you rush into me like that!?
Ahaha, sorry, sorry! I just saw you walking alone today. That's pretty unusual…
Really?
Yeah. You're usually together with Tsuzuri-senpai… bringing Tsuzuri-senpai along… taking Tsuzuri-senpai around…?
Just "together" is fine…
Oh, okay! I was thinking you're usually together with Tsuzuri-senpai, so…
You do have a point. We're taking a break from practice today, so I was planning on leaving school for a short while.
Huh!? Are you going shopping!? Or getting a makeover at a salon!? Or maybe even the big city…!?
What do you mean by big city…? No, none of those things.
It's been quite some time, so I thought I should go back to the rink.
Rink…?
The ice rink.
Oh, that sounds really fun! Hey, could I come with you!?
You want to come along, Kaho-san? Ah… well…
There's no practice today, and there's nowhere to practice, so I'm bored…
Ah, wait, you're probably gonna go practice your figure skating, huh? You're not going there just for fun, so I guess I'd just get in the way…
No, you don't need to worry about that. I'm fairly out of practice myself, so why don't we go together?
Huh? Are you sure!?
Yes. …And for me, hm… You watching me should help me improve my skating.
Ehehe, yay~! This is the first time I get to see you skate, so I'm really looking forward to it, Sayaka-chan!
Whoa..! So this is the rink, huh!?
Yes. Shall we go in? Oh, this is your first time ice skating, Kaho-san?
Yeah! We didn't have places like this back in Nagano!
No, I'm pretty sure there are… Anyway, let's go and rent you a pair of skates to start with.
Yes, Teach!
P-Please don't call me that!
Um, what's your shoe size, Kaho-san…?
Uh…
Well, I suppose we can start from the smaller sizes and work our way up.
You've been a figure skater for a while, right, Sayaka-chan?
Hm… I guess so. I've been doing this for about ten years or so.
Ten years!? You must be a pro at this, then!
I wouldn't say my figure skating experience is uncommon. It's pretty common for figure skaters to have been skating for as long as they can remember.
Huh… So what about you, Sayaka-chan? Why did you start skating?
…For me… I'd say it was most likely because my older sister was a skater too. I don't really remember it very well, though.
Oh, right. You did say you had an older sister before… I can kinda see your older sister being really serious!
Heh… serious, huh?
No, I'd say she might be more like you, Kaho-san. She was always so energetic and optimistic, and she would always find herself in the most unbelievable situations.
Wait, is that how you see me…?
Oh, sorry, I didn't mean anything bad by it. But really, she's nothing like me. She's so beautiful and vivacious… and her performances were always so captivating.
You must really love her, don't you?
Huh? T-That came out of nowhere!
It's just that the whole time you were talking, you had this really gentle look on your face.
Hey, Sayaka-chan?
Yes?
Thanks for letting me come here with you.
Huh? N-No problem… But why are you thanking me now?
Well, I mean… It's been a while since you were last here, right?
Yes.
It made me really think that this must be a really important place to you.
I was so glad you let me come here with you, so I thought that I should thank you for it.
…
Sayaka-chan?
Oh, nothing… Right, this place is important to me…
I'm only here now because I've put in a lot of effort into being a school idol, though. In a way, I might only be here thanks to you, Kaho-san.
Huh? Me?
Anyway, how are those skates? If they're too tight, we should look for a larger pair, especially if they're hurting your toes.
Huh? Oh, I'm okay! These feel fine to me–
W-Whoa!
I've got you.
T-Thanks!
No, I know how difficult these can be if you're not used to them. Just please wait a little longer.
All right, that should be everything you need. Watch your step, okay? …Let's get in the rink.
Sayaka-chan!
Oh, yes?
I want you to teach me how to have fun skating!
Of course. Let's have fun skating together.