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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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Wow! A real ice rink…!
C-Cold!
It is a real ice rink, after all.
Phew…
It's as cold as ever here…
Hey, hey, Sayaka-chan!
Wha–!? Y-Yes? What is it?
We're here to skate, right? Let's go already!
…
Hehe, that's right. Alright, why don't you start by standing with your feet in an A shape?
All right!
Gah–!
Kaho-san!?
Ehehe, this is harder than I thought…
Once you get used to the proper posture, you'll be able to start skating pretty quickly.
It's okay to fall, as long as you are careful not to hit your head. Let's start by skating slowly.
Okay! Sayaka-chan, Sayaka-chan!
What is it, what is it?
I'm gonna do my best here, but… I also wanted to see you figure skate, Sayaka-chan!
…Me?
Yeah. I guess that's a no, then…
Well… I guess there aren't that many people here right now, so this is probably as good an opportunity as any.
Alright. Just… please don't expect anything spectacular.
Yeah, sure!
Ahaha…
Okay… I'll start then.
I might be rusty, but my body feels lighter than I expected.
…Alright, here I go.
Wow! You're so cool! You look just like a figure skater!
It's not that I look like a figure skater, I am one…
But… it looks like Kaho-san's really enjoying this, so I suppose I should keep going at this a little longer.
Watch closely!
Sayaka-chaaaan! You're so cool!
Hehe… This is actually pretty fun.
…So pretty…
Tsukasa:
Right? Her skating's really pretty, isn't it~?
Huh?
Uh, yeah! Exactly! It's really pretty!
Tsukasa:
Hmhm~
Tsukasa:
It's really… how do I say this… I can really feel Sayaka's usual precision, but her delicate side is coming through, too…
And it looks like she's really having fun!
Tsukasa:
Yeah~… She really has changed, huh…
…Um, do you know Sayaka-chan…?
Tsukasa:
Yeah, I know her really well~.
Tsukasa:
But she's really different from how she was before. I bet she's no longer worried about constantly improving…
Huh?
Tsukasa:
Oh, sorry, I kinda just butted in there, huh?
Ah, excuse me… could I ask you something?
Tsukasa:
What is it?
When you say Sayaka-chan's really different from before…
Tsukasa:
I'm complimenting her, of course. Sayaka's totally different from how she used to be… she looks so brilliant out there now.
'Kay, bye~
Um…
She had to have been an old friend of Sayaka-chan's… right…? Did she not want to talk to her…?
~♪
Yeah, she really looks like she's having fun, and her skating is so pretty… It's like I can't keep my eyes off of her.
Wow~! That was so fun! I even managed to finish that last lap without holding on to the railing! I'm sure I'll be even better at this next time!
I wanna come back here with Sayaka-chan… And not just her, I wanna bring Kozue-senpai and Tsuzuri-senpai along, too!
Sorry for being so late!
Nah, you didn't keep me waiting at all! But you were in there a while, huh?
O-Oh, right… Well, it had been a while since I was last here, so…
I was asked if I would be participating in the tournament.
Tournament?
Yes. There's a regional tournament being held this weekend.
Wait, really!? Sorry for being so selfish and forcing you to take me with you!
No, really, don't worry about that.
I've been so torn on whether to register, so I'd been putting off coming here until today.
I-Is it because you're so busy with school idol practice…?
No, actually, if it wasn't for the fun time I've had as a school idol, I wouldn't have been able to come here…
So, Kaho-san, I have to say something that might bring the mood down.
Huh? O-Okay… What is it…?
I thought that I wouldn't be able to skate well today.
Huh?
I'd spent so much time away from the rink that I thought there was no way I could join the tournament…
And from there, I started wondering… if maybe I should just quit figure skating altogether.
…B-But…
But your skating was so pretty, Sayaka-chan!.
Thank you very much. …Actually, that's what I was getting at.
Huh?
Despite how long it's been, today, I received more praise from everyone watching me than I did before.
So I started thinking that maybe I should try joining the tournament… I don't think I could have gotten to this point without the experience I've had being a school idol.
Y-Yeah… Yeah!
Yeah, it's because you've worked so hard to become a school idol… Then, it really was a good thing you decided to become one, Sayaka-chan!
Yes! That's why I registered for the tournament. I'll do my best!
Yeah! I'll be rooting for you! Your skating is so pretty, so I'm sure you'll do really well!
Thank you very much. Now then, let's get back to the dorms.
Okay! I'll be sure to come watch you this weekend!
I think that would make me a little nervous…!
Murano-san's certainly gotten herself busy.
She's so amazing! Her skating was so brilliant! And it was so pretty, too…
If I hadn't already had prior engagements, I would have definitely wanted to go, too. If only the other clubs' schedules were as flexible as ours…
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Oh, speaking of.
Huh? What about me?
No, not you. …You're still bothering Murano-san, even though she's probably still tired from the tournament.
Don't worry about it, Otomune-senpai. This is all part of the job. Wait… Job? Is bringing Yugiri-senpai along… a job…?
What's that?
An article about Sayaka-chan winning the figure skating tournament the other day!
Ah… Congrats, Saya.
Ah–
Right, thank you! Although, you've been congratulating me since yesterday…
Next time, we should all go to cheer for her!
Oh, if you're able to, then please do!
Of course. I look forward to it.
Hm? Saya, will you be joining another tournament?
Yes… I was actually contacted quite a lot recently regarding a sectional tournament next month. To prepare, I'll be going back to the skating rink after practice today.
You're working so hard, huh? I'll be cheering for you.
Thank you very much! I feel even more confident than before!
Oh, my.
Kaho-san, we can't just let them outshine us, either. There will be another live event soon, so let's do our best, shall we?
Live…! Yeah! I'll work hard and make sure Sayaka-chan doesn't outshine me!
T-This isn't a competition!
Hmhm, true. But it's only natural that seeing something like this would spark those kinds of emotions in us too.
Wouldn't you agree, Tsuzuri?
The next live event…
Yeah, I agree.
Exactly.
Saya, we'll be practicing soon. Are you sure you won't be too tired?
I'm sure I'll be okay! I look forward to your guidance today as well!
Good luck, Murano-san. Things are fairly hectic right now, but when things calm down, we should celebrate your victory at this most recent tournament.
I'll be sure to think of lots of ways to celebrate, Sayaka-chan!
…! Alright, thank you very much!
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