Ice Skating Youth Ep. 3
Mari
The first contest is a race between Rin and Setsu! Give it your all, you two!
Rin
Okay!
Setsuna
I will do my best!
Kasumi
Why is Setsuna up against Rin? This was supposed to be a battle between Setsuna and me!
You
Well, that's just how the ladder works.
Setsuna
Kasumi, I promise that our duel will be settled before this is over, so please allow me to focus on this battle for now!
Kasumi
Whoa, you're totally in the zone now. Okay, but don't you forget it!
Mari
The first person to do a whole lap around the rink and make it back here is the winner. Okay?
Rin
Yup! I'm gonna skate my heart out!
Mari
That's the spirit! Perhaps we should hear a few words about how you feel going into this, Rin. Do you mind?
Rin
A-A few words?! Wh-Whoa! Like a real athlete?! U-Um, I haven't really skated much on ice before, so I'm a little nervous…
Rin
But I love races! So whether it be on land or on ice, no one's gonna catch me with how fast I go! Please cheer me on!
Mari
Thank you, Rin! Next up, Setsu! A few words, please.
Setsuna
Right! I have prepared myself perfectly in the lead up to today, and have left no stone unturned. I am focused on the glory at the finish line! Victory will be mine!
Mari
Ooh, I can see the passionate fire burning in your eyes, Setsu. That's the passion I'd expect of someone who urged us to melt the very rink itself!
Mari
Now that we know how you both feel leading up to the race, let's begin!
You
You can do it, Rin!
Maki
I'm cheering for you, Setsuna. Good luck!
Setsuna, Rin
Setsuna: Thank you! Rin: Will do!
[Fade in/out.]
Mari
Are you both primed and ready? We're about to get started!
Mari
Ready… Go!
Setsuna, Rin
Setsuna: Hah! Rin: Mya!
Kasumi
Whoa, th-they're both really fast! They've raced on ahead in a flash!
Setsuna
I cannot record a loss from my very first match! As such, I will be skating at full speed from start to finish!
Rin
You're incredible, Setsuna! But I'm not gonna go down without a fight either! Here I gooooo!
Setsuna
Huh?! R-Rin! What is this immense acceleration?! Argh! I can push further still!
Rin
Ahahahaha! Whee! I'm having so much fun!
Rin
This is totally different from racing on land! Each step sends me gliding right off! The cold wind feels so good!
Rin
I feel like I could go anywhere like this!
Setsuna
Rin has such a bright smile on her face! It sparkles with radiant beauty, just like the protagonist of the anime when she first skated across the ice!
[Fade in/out.]
Mari
The winner of the race is… Rin Hoshizora of Otonokizaka!
Rin
Thank you very much!
You
Yay! You won, Rin!
Kasumi
Oh my gosh, that was so amaz… I-I mean, I guess that wasn't a bad performance.
Maki
You were so close. I thought you were gonna win for sure.
Setsuna
I did not think for a moment that I would lose. It is an incredible shame that I have lost. I am sorry.
Setsuna
However, I do not have any regrets, as I saw something right before my eyes that shined brighter than any gold medal ever could.
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