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Tsukasa Akeuraji once aimed to compete as a solo figure skater but began his pursuit too late to achieve that goal. Now working as an assistant coach and living with diminished prospects, he prepares for a life different from the one he had imagined. Before his first coaching day, he encounters Inori Yuitsuka, a reserved fifth grader who secretly practices at the rink. Inori is drawn to figure skating but is constrained by her mother's protectiveness and her own lack of confidence. Despite her quiet demeanor, she possesses significant untapped ability. Recognizing both her potential and echoes of his former ambitions, Tsukasa decides to mentor her. He commits to helping Inori confront personal doubts and external competition as she trains with the long-term aim of reaching the Olympic stage and competing for a medal. The story follows their coach-student relationship as they face the challenges and discipline of pursuing excellence in figure skating.