Medalist

Inori Yuitsuka is an 11-year-old with a late-blooming passion for figure skating. Despite skepticism about her age and her mother’s fears—rooted in her sister’s past setbacks—Inori trains in secret at the local rink. Her determination catches the eye of Tsukasa Akeuraji, a 26-year-old former ice dancer who’s on the verge of quitting the sport. Drawn to Inori’s raw talent and unwavering spirit, Tsukasa agrees to coach her, and together they embark on a journey from hidden practice sessions to the fierce competitiveness of national competitions.

At the heart of the story is Inori herself, whose relentless optimism drives every pirouette. Beside her stands Tsukasa, whose own late start and unfulfilled dreams inform his coaching style. They are joined—and challenged—by Hikaru Kamisaki, a rising prodigy whose elegance and ambition push Inori to new heights. All of this unfolds within the walls of Lux Higashiyama Figure Skating Club, under the watchful guidance of Olympic-gold-medalist Jun Yodaka, whose elite training programs shape the next generation of champions.