There's no time to be saying that! The comp's around the corner!
Yeah, I know I suck at following! More than a guy like you!
Chi-chan, wait! I'll do whatever you want!
Will you just rely on me a little more? Then it'll get...
I can't 'cause I don't understand you!!
Jeez. What is it that you two don't like about each other?
You guys have no trust in either's roles
and are both too fussy about each other's dancing.
If you two were just a bit more conscious, there'd be no problem.
Don't tell me you're not gonna enter the tournament because of a fight, okay?
I've got the Kugimiya pair's lesson this afternoon,
so I won't be able to take care of your fight too.
So... you can rely on this boy!
What?
HEAT 17- PERFORMER
I wanna die!
How embarrassing...
In front of everyone...
What if we lose the comp because of me?
Tatara might separate from me...
I'm coming in, Hiyama.
No, no! Stop, wait!
Hyodo-san?!
Kiyoharu!
What? So Hyodo ended up dragging her out?
You forced her out here?!
Shizuku, help me out.
A lesson or training?
I wanna do that one thing.
Blind dance.
Ah, that might be good.
Blind dance?
It's where you close your eyes and dance.
This training will probably strengthen Chinatsu-chan's following skills.
Watch me.
By shutting off your vision, your body's senses sharpen
and all your nerves focus in order to respond to the man's movements.
Body language is more smoothly conveyed
and each of your comfort zones flow into the other's body.
You two try it too.
You can start by just walking.
No, don't pull me suddenly!
S-Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you...
Just walk slowly. Kiyoharu, say something!
Chi-chan, on a count of three!
Fujita-kun, you can't give her a sign!
Shizuku-chan!
I'm sorry, he's making you do everything!
I-It's fine!
Hey, I wanna go home...
There's no way this lesson could be fit for us right now!
Fujita-kun!
When you move your partner use your pelvis!
Chinatsu-chan, just keep your eyes closed.
Huh?
No...
I'm scared of what's ahead.
Seems like Fujita's the problem.
Me?!
There's something I wanna make sure of.
Outdoor hot springs sure are nice!
What are ya both in a bad mood for?
Ya fightin'?
It's not a problem of dancing.
I'm getting all confused now!
What you guys are saying is complicated...
That weird test I did with Chi-chan afterwards too...
We're going to see how different the rhythms flowing through your bodies are.
Even with a familiar routine,
sometimes you two could be picturing completely different tempos.
That test is something done in silence while the couple both close their eyes.
And they simulate the same routine within their heads.
You raise your hand after you're done dancing.
We'll show you, so watch us.
Three, two, one...
The Hyodo pair's waltz variation was about two minutes...
They matched perfectly.
Now, it's the Fujita pair's turn.
On the other hand, our waltz basic was less than a minute.
We were off by five measures.
That kinda hit me hard...
What is this, it's slippery!
Oh, my! Shizuku-chan, did your boobs get bigger?
They haven't changed!
Whoa, Coach Marisa, your boobs are huge!
Maybe it's the Russian blood?
Boobs...
Shizuku...
Hey.
I've never done that blind dance thing by the way.
What do ya do?
Well...
Then hold that in your hands and close your eyes.
I'm gonna move this ducky?
Right.
Hey, you're just chillin'! I was all scared you were gonna do somethin'!
The blind dance from earlier's the same thing, Fujita.
What?
Isn't closing your eyes and not knowing what'll happen to you pretty scary?
Plus, Hiyama had been the leader who was in control up until now.
If she's never been with a trustworthy leader, it's normal to become stubborn.
If she couldn't rely on her partner, she could only rely on her own dancing.
I didn't mean to scare her--
That voice.
It's Tatara-kun, isn't it?
Hey, I've always wanted to ask you something!
Coach! Please, stop! It's nothing really!
How do you feel about Chinatsu-chan?!
Nooooooooooooo!
When he was paired with Mako-chan, he was so shy, hiding behind Sengoku-kun.
But men sure change with their women!
What?
You've been paired with Tatara before?
Ya never told her?
Yes...
Only for two months. They had some fun at an unofficial match and said goodbye.
R-Really... Was Tatara able to dance okay?
Yes!
He was such a fantastic leader!
So somethin' did happen, huh?!
Nothing happened!
How do you feel about Mako anyway?!
I-I admire her!
-Huh?! -As a dancer!!
Well, I couldn't have danced the entire Tenpei Cup without Mako-chan's following,
so I can't even...
Quit that.
What?
Fujita, you expect too much from the follow.
You keep adjusting to your partner, but you never tell them your own will, do you?
Isn't the main reason why Hiyama can't rely on you
because she can't trust your dancing?
What is there...
for Hiyama to follow?
How...
do you wanna dance?
Hey.
What's up with those two?
Aren't they only shadow practicin'?
Chinatsu-chan's avoiding Fujita-kun more than yesterday...
They probably got worse because of that blind dance.
But Chinatsu-chan's attitude is more like...
just being jealous.
I'm worried.
Alright! Then...
Let's get some fresh air!
Here, y'all have some ice cream!
Buy some souvenirs too!
Gaju, didn't you just want to go out?
Tatara and them are havin' fun too, so it's okay!
What's up with you?!
Don't buy the same stuff as me!
It's not on purpose! Will you please stop getting mad?!
Ugh, jeez! I wanna toss this!
They got into a fight.
Th-They're probably just irritated 'cause they're hungry!
Tatara-san, you got pasta?
Yeah, Mako-chan too?
Well, don't you two match?
What a difference compared to me, who knows nothing about my leader.
How sad is that? Not having your partner open up to you.
Having fun at an unofficial comp?
People who're lucky to have a steady partner sure have no worries.
Don't you dare say more.
I ain't dumb! I know you were comparing us!!
You seriously get on my nerves!!
I'm leaving!
Chinatsu-san, wait!
Tatara, this's bad! Hurry, go after her!
Did Coach Marisa bring us here so we could fight?
Huh? What're ya sayin'?!
Could be one of the reasons.
Since Fujita's overdependent on the woman
and never tries to face his own dancing.
You're probably only worked up because Shizuku provoked you.
There was a complicated reason for the Tenpei Cup, so we kind of had no choice...
You don't need to carefully choose your words to tell me that.
It's not rare that we fight anyway.
I'm envious...
Say what?!
I've never even had Tatara-san tell me that I got on his nerves before.
I don't want him to tell me that, okay?
An equal relationship is very nice.
Um, our relationship isn't exactly enjoyable, you know?
I'm not that good at teamwork. Maybe I'm not fit for pair dancing.
The lead's flaws always gets to me too.
That's because you're good.
You don't need to comfort me.
But to be honest, I don't like the dance world's male supremacy thing.
When I see couples that're based solely on the leader's skills, it makes me upset.
I was in a position that couldn't enter the regular matches,
so I always watched from the side thinking how unfair it was for women.
I understand...
C'mon, you're lucky you have a great leader like Gaju-san!
That's what makes it kind of worse...
I'm sure you already know, Chinatsu-san, that people call me a puppet, right?
Umm.
Don't worry, I already know my level compared to my brother.
One time, he completely gave up and left me.
I didn't have any confidence before, so I could never express my true self.
And before I knew it,
I put him into a corner.
What do ya wanna be like?!
But when I paired up with Tatara-san...
He gradually pulled out a lot within me without my realizing it.
And when the match was over, I had changed.
The actual problem of me and my brother's couple balance is still bad,
and maybe one day I'll get hurt from not being able to keep up with his dancing.
But still, I know that in Japan right now,
there's no other partner worthy of my brother besides me.
So I just need to work harder.
C'mon, let's head back.
Yeah... Yeah...
I'll be fine. Say hi to Grandma for me.
Hey there!
You wanna practice together?
By the way, Tamaki-san was worried about you.
She says you never contact her after quitting the studio.
Well, I haven't had the time since switching to Coach Marisa's studio.
Fujita-kun, you've changed since you left Ogasawara.
I couldn't tell who you were for a second in the yard.
Did I change that much?
You have! You're totally like an athlete now.
But you look kinda stressed out.
What do you mean?
Is this because I want us to compete?
After seeing the two of you now, I feel really bad...
You can forget it if it's troubling you.
Wait!
This is embarrassing to say, but...
I don't intend on competing with you guys.
I don't take dance that lightly to expect a miracle beyond my actual skills.
I only want to dance on the same floor as you two.
Because I like you guys...
I wanted to leave an impression so badly!
Hey, stand on your own! You're heavy!
He has a bad mouth, but he has a strong lead...
Those are probably the types who win the comps.
Hey.
About what you said on leaving an impression...
You sometimes say some bizarre things.
Huh?
Like leaving your dance in someone's memory sounds very ambitious.
I didn't mean to talk big like that...
Making people feel happy or engraving a scar in one's mind...
Isn't that shocking?
To know there are performers who can carve into the audience's hearts?
I still haven't forgotten your waltz, Fujita-kun.
It's now a part of my dance.
Along with all the countless wonderful dances of my favorite dancers.
To me, you are a mystery.
I'm surprised...
Hanaoka-san too, you just told me something very bizarre, you know?
Having people watch me.
And having them remember me.
You don't know how much that means to me...
Did you wanna practice?
Am I needed?
Don't all stare at me.
I don't even feel like making excuses in front of Mako-chan.
Let's get it together!
I'll tell you one thing before the match.
I do realize that I'm a big headache.
So if we don't win this A-class match because of me,
I don't mind if we separate.
I'll release you from me!
So that's how you wanna play, you beast.
Separate from Chi-chan?
Of course I don't want to!!
I know there'll never be a guy after this that'll face me more than Tatara.
This couple is my last chance!
I told you, you're late!
Chi-chan too, don't just dance to your own rhythm!
Hey, Kiyoharu.
This is the last day of camp, but it looks like they're clashing more than before.
Are you gonna let them enter the match like that?
They're better than before, right?
Well, that's true.
Still bumpy, but they seem to have finally started to face the same direction.
Coach, what's up with those kids?
All they do is fight. They give off a bad vibe.
Well, you know what they say, "After the storm comes the calm."
You're so concerned about Fujita-kun.
Well yes, since he's still young and growing unlike you Kugimiya-kun!
Coach, you don't possibly think Fujita-kun's a match for me, do you?
Oh stop, you'll probably be the winner anyway.
But those two kids...
are coming.
Sengoku-san, how are you?
The world of dance is based so much on the senses, I get confused.
I've learned many things at camp,
but I don't know if I'm developing exactly the way I was taught.
I found out I didn't know enough about dance to even talk about my own dancing.
I'm drawn to it...
I want to know more about dance.
KOMAZAWA KOUEN HIGASHI-GUCHI GATE
THE 66TH TOKYO METROPOLITAN DANCESPORT TOURNAMENT
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