Be glad, you got a voluptuous teacher.
I'm Karen Banba.
And the one balding is...
Tomochika Jinbo.
Learn from them starting today.
They're both trainees, so we'll make your lessons free.
What?
Come when the other students aren't around!
I hear you're taking classes secretly.
I feel ya. It's hard to come out and say it.
Now, let's get going!
Yes, ma'am!
Sengoku-san!!
This one won't learn at all!
Well, neither of you seem like the teaching type.
It's our fault?!
Wow...
It's amazing how everyone can think about so much while dancing.
Release the poise and pivot!
Pivo?
You swirl, and bam!
Bam?
I mean, I get all mixed up just listening and watching...
Hang in there!
Shizuku.
I'm taking Tatara next weekend too.
Huh? You're coming?
What's next weekend?
A competition.
I'm watching.
I'm entering.
Huh?
Yes, one sec 'til contact
Two sec and check my toe Three sec take your hand, right?
Tick tock as the gears start to turn
But only the one foot placed keeps going
Something's odd I can't remember how to breathe
As each day keeps rolling playing
The most vital heart won't sing
What's the matter? Is an opportunistic score needed?
Sometimes you shouldn't read the situation
One beat, praise, light the fire!
Playing tricks like such a melodrama?
If you're just gonna laugh I'm outta here
Now style a pure heart Change on over
Then you can go anywhere The door is left open
Go on and perform
Take me out! After I shyly take your hand
Let's show off this rhythm of surprise
The way you dance with the world
It's too good I want you to show me a little at a time
Take me out! 110% sympathy
It's a secret that we've linked
Because to see you this close
I may be the only one since the dawn of history, right?
One sec 'til contact
Two sec and check my toe Three sec take your hand, right!
HEAT 2- KIYOHARU HYODO
Th...
They're really competing...
Ugh, the semifinals are already starting!
All because Sengoku-san was late!
Ain't just the finals enough?
They'll last to the end anyway.
Sengoku-san! Can we get a picture please?!
Me too!
Oh. Okay, okay. Line up.
Sengoku-san's really popular, huh?
Of course, he's the Latin champion.
Latin?
The division name.
That sexy style is called Latin American.
The one where they lock hands is Standard.
Shizuku-chan's locking hands today.
Standard division.
We'll now announce the finalists.
Ah.
There they are.
Those 12 couples there all danced in the semifinals.
They call out the six pairs for the finals like that.
Entry number 25.
Kiyoharu Hyodo & Shizuku Hanaoka.
Hanaoka-san looks beautiful.
And that must be...
Hanaoka-san's...
What is that look?
How scary...
Kiyoharu Hyodo.
He's the same grade as you.
He's conquered the JDSF Grand Prix this season.
A monster ranked 1st place in both the Standard and Latin divisions.
You said you wanna go pro, right?
You wanna be like me, right?
I-I kinda said that without thinking and...
That means you gotta check out your rivals that you need to defeat.
The first dance is...
the Waltz!
The grand final dance is...
the Quickstep!
My heart's thumping...
but I'm getting the chills.
Hanaoka-san's...
paired up with this guy?
And the winners are entry number 25,
Kiyoharu Hyodo & Shizuku Hanaoka.
Amazing...
Wasn't the couple in 2nd place the winner last year?
That's what happens when Hyodo-kun bumps up from the Juniors.
How unfortunate.
Jeez.
That darn kid.
Huh?
OGASAWARA DANCE STUDIO B1
It was so amazing!
I wanna dance like that someday too.
She looked so pretty in her dress!
Um...
Will you please move over?
I'm sorry.
Those eyes.
From the competition.
Is he...
Hyodo-kun?
Whaaaat?!
You! Be careful!
Why are you getting mad at me?!
How could I hit him in front of Shizuku?!
You still have a cold?
Hey, that's not fair.
And Hyodo-kun's a lot different than what I imagined.
Oh yeah, Kiyoharu. Did you bring them for me?
K-Kiyoharu?!
Fujita-kun!
They're Kiyoharu's practice pants from last year.
How rare! Hyodo-kun's used pants!
They're too short now, so if you don't mind used...
This brand's expensive too.
Isn't that nice?
Th-Thank you!
You're not relying on your parents for help, right?
That's cool.
Okay, I'm gonna go change now.
Hurry up and try them on!
Y-Yes, sir!
No, uh, Hanaoka-san, I didn't mean to...
Why did you come into the occupied one?!
I...
I'm sorry...
How short are your legs?! And with last year's pants too!
Don't worry, you still have room to grow!
C'mon, let's do the Waltz.
I'll stay and watch today too.
I won't get mad because you suck.
So show me what you learned in these two weeks.
Sengoku-san's gonna watch me!
Okay, right foot...
out, and then...
Spin to change direction.
Wait, for how long?
Oh, wait... oops?
Huh?
Huhhh??
Why?! He's worse than before!
What did you teach him?!
Well, he just doesn't learn!
Please trade students!
Jeez.
How pathetic.
Looking at their waltz isn't gonna help you.
It's completely different...
from the basic figure you're doing.
That's for competitions.
It's their own choreography.
Once you pair up with someone too...
He ain't listening.
Huh?
Wait a sec.
The right lesson for him is...
Alright.
Stop.
What're you doing?!
If you wanna look that much, let's have the basic danced...
by Hyodo-kun!
Whaa?!
Quit holding him like that!
You learned the amalgamation, right?
It's the figure your coaches taught you.
Tatara, watch Hyodo's example close--
Um, why me?
'Cause you're fit for the job. Just do it.
Don't sweat it, Hyodo!
Give it your best!
And until Tatara learns, Hyodo will continue to dance forever.
His yawn's scary!
I'll pretend I learned it!
Alright, begin.
Good luck.
Follow him once you got it.
What?
You mean...
follow that?
That'll just...
make me look stupid in front of everyone!
Sengoku-san, are you just trying to make a fool out of me?
What am I doing?
Hyodo-kun's taking the time to dance in front of me.
Learn it!
I gotta dance!
Don't waste this!
Tatara's dancing...
He's watching.
Huh?
He's naturally the type to start a swing without having to be taught it.
I mean, I get all mixed up just listening and watching...
I see, he doesn't need any instructions.
Poise, arms, legs.
From the twist of the pelvis to how the ribcage shifts.
He sees right through it all.
Isn't it your first time seeing this type of guy?
Stupid! That's what happens when a beginner follows Hyodo--
Why did you hit me?!
So only his eyes are sharp.
He stole your footwork there.
Eh? No reaction? How uncool!
A beginner like that is copying the amateur champ's moves?
If you don't watch out, Tatara's gonna steal Shizuku!
What are you saying?!
Th-That's not true, Hyodo-kun!
I don't care.
You're not even on his radar.
There's no point in competing.
He hates me...
What do you mean you don't care?
Huh?
Hanaoka-san?
Oh, Fujita-kun.
What?
She was waiting for me?
Kiyoharu says the pants are done being hemmed.
Thanks...
I'm going over to Kiyoharu's house right now.
Do you wanna come too?
U-Um...
You and Hyodo-kun...
Umm, are...
Nine years.
Going out for nine years?!
Our grandfathers were dance friends,
so we've been paired up since we were five.
Oh... paired for nine years.
That's amazing...
The last competition seemed like an easy win for you, too.
Hmm... Easy, huh?
That day, Kiyoharu had a high fever of 39 degrees.
What?
He's amazing.
He's on a different level than me.
Nationals are probably...
already a bore to him.
That's why we're gonna study abroad.
Study abroad... for Hyodo-kun?
But...
Kiyoharu doesn't seem to want to.
What is he thinking?
Isn't Hanaoka-san's position a bit weird?
I mean I don't know a lot about dance couples...
but I know Hyodo-kun has talent and can win without much effort.
And he has a cute partner.
He already had longer legs than me last year.
Ya midget!
It's starting to piss me off!
The studio's on the 3rd floor.
I have business downstairs, so go on up without me.
His home is a studio?
All this isn't fair.
Fine! I'm gonna give him a word or two!
I feel sorry for Hanaoka-san this way!
He needs to think about his partner mo--
He's amazing.
He's on a different level than me.
I was gonna tell him off without knowing anything about him.
I should leave.
We live in separate worlds...
Hanaoka-san!
Did you see me?
Some people can see it.
They say his Shadow isn't alone.
Shadow?
To dance solo while imagining your partner.
Sengoku-san said to me before...
There's no other guy who cares about his partner more than him...
and that I'm lucky he's my leader.
I really think so too.
Hyodo-kun!
U-Um...
W-When is your next competition?!
October, the Prince Mikasa Cup.
The World Championship Qualification Tournament.
G-Good luck!
I'll go cheer for you!
I...
I'll do my best too!
B-Bye bye!
Wait, Fujita-kun! You forgot this!
Your pants!
Right now, I'll do what I can do.
He's at it again?
It's good that he's hard-working.
Just repeating the Waltz basics.
Jeez.
No way.
You serious?
After the dream-like moment passes
Anyone would want to see more
But it's only beautiful because it ends like a dream
So lock it away deep within our hearts
I want to be driven by rhythm, light, and dreams
On that night I stretch out my hand
I know something will change That something I will find by surprise
Spin, spin By the sounds of the world
The passion blooms and it makes my heart dance
"We shall meet here someday again"
Please don't say that, you unexpected Next Waltz
We will cross paths if we just dance
And we'll enjoy our overlapping lives
We'll express our joy with all of our bodies
After we flash smiles
We can cross paths once again
And when we enjoy our overlapping moments
It'll lead to a new step
So spin, spin forever
Next Episode- "Dance the Waltz"