What time is it?
It's about 2 p.m. They're on the team match's semifinals.
The Standard's A-class match is from 3 p.m.
I was surprised, because I saw the Kugimiya pair on the competitors list!
So they returned to competitions. I wonder if they're here to tune-up?
FUJITA
Tatara, c'mere for a sec.
I'll draw your eyebrows.
We will now begin the Tokyo Metropolitan DanceSport Tournament.
HEAT 18- COMPETITOR NO. 13
The Tango, 1st Heat.
Good day.
That dress looks awesome.
It looks strong, right?
Hey, Tatara.
You know the line in manga
where protagonists say their blood boils before a match or recital?
-That must be a lie. -Huh?
Maybe if it's a sport to defeat the other opponent.
But for dancing, we're judged in front of a large crowd
and get pierced by their eyes.
It feels so damn cold, I'm getting chills down my spine.
So Chi-chan gets the chills too...
But we're gonna win this, so we can't be screwing up at the start.
Right now, we're a D-class...
We're unknown and we haven't been paired for long.
From the audience's standpoint, we're at the bottom of this stage.
We're gonna turn the tables on every last one of these couples here.
A-class competition, 1st Qualifying Round. The Waltz, 1st Heat.
Turn the tables on every last pair, huh?
True...
Ah... It's begun!
Stretch your neck. Drop your shoulders.
For the waltz... you smile!
Fifty-five pairs have entered the metropolitan tournament A-class match.
The first round consists of five heats
and only 36 out of 55 pairs can enter the second round.
After the third round and semifinals, six pairs compete in the finals.
No. 13, good expression. Good hold.
Okay, next.
Let's see how many will be chosen from this heat.
No. 6, their count's off.
No. 21's hold is too small.
I'd prefer the younger competitors to move up.
-Hey, that waltz... -Yeah.
-I didn't like the music. -My body was stiff.
Huh? What do ya mean? Did you even warm up?!
I'm bad at competitions.
What are you saying at this point?!
Kugimiya!
Idogawa!
Those type of dancers who give off a refined aura always last until the finals.
On the other hand, the ones dropped are the unknown, boring, or struggling pairs.
But for us, you have a nice hold, so we should easily get marks for that.
That's if we catch the judges' eyes.
The next dance is the Tango.
The 1st Heat.
Oh...
They're gonna crash!
Crap!
They're watching...
Tatara?
Next... No...
After the next measure...
Hey...!
Don't rush me, Chi-chan!
It's 'cause you're too slow!
A sequence of spins with varied speeds. Interesting choreography.
I wonder who No. 13's coach is?
Applause? That's not necessary!
They only drew attention from pausing on the floor!
They all gave them marks? So the dance itself is being evaluated?!
The two that were a mess three months ago?!
Does Tatara-kun look a little different?
The 2nd Heat.
But honestly, he still has the image of not being able to stand up to Chinatsu.
He's a bit unreliable as a leader...
What the hell was that pause back there!
Were you shaken up 'cause you got bumped?!
I was gonna move on the next measure!
Huh? I dunno about that!
Don't kick me!
There's no time to be waiting!
Of course everyone's gonna stare if you stop!
Tatara-kun's able to talk back now?!
What's happened to those two?
I'll tell you this because today might be our last match.
If you get overwhelmed by the match and can't dance, I'm not gonna tag along.
This match... I'm serious about it.
So am I!
Hey, aren't those two...
For real?
Yeah, it must be them!
It's Kiyoharu Hyodo and Gaju Akagi!
Are they here to cheer for someone?
Was there anyone famous in today's match though?
Carbonated beverages are such unhealthy drinks...
Then go drink some milk.
Hey, the first round's gonna end!
How's Fujita?
They had a small collision in the Tango, but they're dancing as usual.
And they're colliding off the floor as usual too.
If they got the energy to argue, we don't need to worry.
Hey, Hyodo.
Didn't Coach Marisa ask you to break up their fight in the first place?
Was that so?
Those two got worse, 'cause you ain't taking care of 'em!
That ain't normal to be fighting even at the comp site!
Fighting?
That's already past the point of fighting. It's a proper debate.
They exchange opinions, compare what they image, and combine it into one.
It's the endless discussion fated to pair dancing.
As long as you pursue dance,
that will continue forever.
I get sucked into...
Chi-chan's pace.
I can't lose!
Just give him some advice over the phone!
I dunno his number and there's nothing to talk about.
How cold.
What the heck's he thinkin'?
Kiyoharu-kun, Gaju-kun! Can we get a minute?
I'm Chono from Dance Focus!
I'm Nii!
Wow, it's refreshing to see you two not in formal attire at a competition site!
Lemme get a picture please.
Is there a competitor you know entering today?
Uhh...
We just came to see who's going to win.
So it's not like he ain't expecting anything?
Alright, full score of course!!
Wow! Th-The first round really was easy!
We're gonna keep this up 'til the semifinals!
And we're gonna win this!
It's my first full score in my life on all four dances!
Chi-chan...
More to the right!
Okay, smile!
I was watching the first round, Tatara-kun!
Akira-san!
You were so good that my eyes kept following!
Hey, did you cut down on your shifts?
When are you coming next?
It's lonely I don't get to see you as much.
Will you stop pressing that nasty fat against my partner?
Sorry I'm so curvy.
Say that after you've lost that butt and gut.
Oh!
Dad! Look, it's Chinatsu and Tatara-kun!
Komoto-san!
Tatara-kun, I can't tell it's you when you have your hair back.
Huh? What?
Dad...
Wait, my whole family's here! How embarrassing!!
That's all your family?!
Chinatsu, look this way!
Sis's updo looks like poop today.
It's true... there's lots of kids with big foreheads!
This man with a scary face must be Akira-san's...
Is your family here today for you?
No, no...
Actually, I keep it a secret from my family that I dance.
Same as me?!
I was paired with my wife before, but now my child has gotten bigger...
So my wife quit, but I couldn't...
F-F-Fusako!! Why're you here?!
Honey, what are you doing?! I heard from Komoto-san!
Oh, no! I was supposed to be on a business trip today!!
They totally found out!
Chinatsu, look this way! Just one picture!
Go, Daddy!
Sorry, Akira, for bringing his family.
You know how I can't refuse the customers' requests.
I'm a customer too...
I told him to keep it a secret...
Making a move on a customer? How inappropriate.
We just happen to get along, that's all!
Yeah, whatever!
Tatara, what about you?
W-What?
You haven't told your parents about dancing yet?
Well...
You know, I'm paying for my own lessons and all.
So it doesn't seem necessary to say...
Hey, Tatara.
We need to work together without lying to each other today, right?
I still don't understand what you're thinking at all,
but I think I'm starting to see what kind of a person you are.
You're a coward.
You're a really great guy,
but I like guys who're more tough and daring.
Today, which may become our last day together...
is the most difficult to dance.
Because Chi-chan wants to go over my head and run wild.
The 2nd Qualifying Round. The Waltz, 3rd Heat.
By the way, Mako,
when we were in the bath you said that Tatara was a fantastic leader.
What does that mean?
What's this suddenly?
The bath? Kiyoharu, that's sexual harassment.
Mako.
Umm.
Tatara-san... is a person who always notices how you're feeling.
And by noticing, he even pulls the right words out of you.
So if I say something, he figures out what I mean and takes action.
Is that really it?
What?
The 2nd Qualifying Round. The Tango, 1st Heat.
-Honeeeeey! -Daddyyyyy!
It's... It's so...
The waltz was pretty bad, but the Tango's even worse...
I wonder if something happened during the interval?
Even their head flicks are super off...
-Arg... -You...
Doesn't No. 13 seem a little scary?
I'm sure they're just getting into the Tango!
It's probably like a rough, passionate way of expression...
The passion of the Tango refers to the cool, refined motions in silence, Sir.
Maybe Fujita blew up at Hiyama?
Don't ya be saying that too!
They wouldn't go so far as to bring a fight onto the floor.
But ya can't deny there's a possibility!
That's not like the Tatara-san I know...
You're not gonna cheer for Fujita-kun?
Why the hell would I?
Not interested.
No. 13's moves are very interesting!
That partner is very vibrant and nice!
Those two are drawing attention in a bad way.
Yep, I'm worried 'cause if ya stick out too much, your flaws'll stick out too.
Worried about what?
In this heat,
there's a ton of other couples besides the Fujita pair who have no unity.
That's true, but...
Anyway, just watch Fujita's footwork and relax.
The counts are correct and it's clean.
But if they get towards the top, they can't win this way.
Making mistakes and experimenting can only be done during the prelims.
At this point, they could completely fall apart for all I care.
Ugh, I forgot you were cruel like that.
But don't you think those two are amazing?
They're ignoring counterbalance and getting in each other's way,
but they aren't breaking their hold nor their balance while dancing.
For Standard,
I thought it was impossible to dance without the cooperation of both sides...
Hiyama's what's really good.
She has a large body and she's strong, the same type as many overseas dancers.
Fujita will get a workout from her.
This pairing must be really tough...
Not being relied on by your partner,
and not even having similar musical senses to start with.
Ever since I paired up with Chi-chan, dancing isn't fun at all.
Let me see your own dance, Tatara-kun.
What is my own dance?!
If I freely moved my body, wouldn't I become worse than before?!
I probably didn't understand even half of what I learned at camp.
All these complicated words...
I get sick of them!
You know what? I'm not smart!
I can't 'cause I don't understand you!!
How do you wanna dance?
I'm getting told by everyone. It's irritating.
...but I think I'm starting to see what kind of a person you are.
You're saying there's a problem with my personality?
You're a coward.
I know that.
I'm the kind of person who can't even open up to the important people in my life.
The one most fed up with this...
is me!!
Don't swing me around, you idiot!
Throw me some better moves!
They're gonna fall apart at this rate.
Oh yeah, even Coach Marisa was calling Chinatsu a beast.
Out of control.
No, both the beast and the rider.
That's the spirit.
Hey. Kiyoharu, you've always given Fujita-kun a lot of credit.
Is there a reason for that?
At Mikasa,
he had a genuine smile on his face.
And because he caught my eye.
Fujita's a guy who dances to his emotions.
Hurry and let us see 'em.
Show us all your different faces.
I'm getting all confused now!
What you guys are saying is complicated...
Is that something I need to explain at this point with words?
That's impossible for him not to understand.
Hurry and adjust to Hiyama already.
This...
is that strange stuff.
It's when someone else's senses... their dancing...
comes flowing into you.
One moment...
of harmony.
Two measures...
of unity.
Fujita's unbelievably creepy.
You just keep carrying all your problems each time...
as you evolve twisted.
Next episode- "Rival"