TENPEI CUP HALL
ATHLETE WAITING ROOM
Whoa, this looks awesome!
Are you sure I can really have this?!
An old tailcoat just gets in the way, so you can have it.
I've already had it altered to fit your body and height.
Well, the style's a bit old though.
It's from 10 years ago.
10 years ago...
Sengoku-san, how old are you?
Twenty-three.
The same as your competitor number.
Didn't I tell you?
Twenty-three! He's younger than I thought!
What're those cuts on your neck?
I-I just messed up.
Huh?
Well, 'cause everyone...
Ow!
...has a clean nape.
I don't want to be deducted points for my silhouette!
Hm...
So he's got his own approach to things.
Tatara-san, your tailcoat looks very nice.
Mako-chan.
Thank you. Did you get dressed?
U-Um...
Which do you think is better?
W-Whichever you like, Mako-chan...
Tatara-san!
Th-Then the yellow one!
What do you think?
Ow!
Say something!
Jeez!
Hanaoka-san?!
What're ya gaping at my partner for?
Gaju-san?!
H-He looks really good...
Shizuku looks gorgeous.
Now that's my future wife!
W-Wife?!
And Mako's a washboard.
G-Gaju-san!
You haven't forgotten our battle, right?!
If we win, you'll separate with Hanaoka--
Battle?
Why don't ya guys just stay officially paired up?
Y'all are stubby, so ya match.
This guy...
has no idea how Mako-chan feels.
Well, no worries there.
Since we'll win this cup and keep ya guys paired.
I'm not gonna lose
to someone like this!
Yes, one sec 'til contact
Two sec and check my toe Three sec shall we dance, 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 shall we dance, right!
TENPEI CUP
The Athletes Oath.
We, athletes, promise in the true spirit of sportsmanship
to bring about our daily efforts to compete in fair play.
I know he's an excellent dancer.
But... if I lose...
Currently our host and judge, Tenpei Hanageishi, is running late.
Therefore, I will be giving his message in his place.
"I am very excited to see everyone's beautiful and lively performances."
The 1st Qualifying Round, the Waltz. 1st Heat.
Hey, where's Mako?
You guys are up in the third heat.
There're 11 couples in your heat.
Your dance time is 1 minute 40 seconds.
HEAT LIST
The first round is the Waltz and Tango.
Out of 44 couples, only the top half gets to move on to the next round.
The second round is the Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep.
All four styles are danced at the semifinal
until there are seven couples left in the finals.
Only seven couples...
Take a look at the judges.
See how they're comparing the couples?
It's called the Skating System, they check the athletes by comparison.
The Waltz, 2nd Heat.
All the judges gave them checks just now.
Why? They haven't even started dancing yet...
They can tell just from their silhouettes
that they're real good.
Now, next is you two's turn...
Hey!
Don't get scared, man up! Think of something fun!
C'mon, smile!
Oh, there you are!
I'm sorry for the wait! It took a while to fix my dress.
So she took to heart what Gaju-san said about being a washboard...
Our heat is going to start! Let's go!
Y-Yeah.
TENPEI CUP
The Waltz, 3rd Heat.
I can always count on Mako-chan.
She's been in comps with Gaju-san since she was a kid after all.
Right.
We're all scared.
This is our first entry in a competition.
We gotta step out big!
For the three dances in this cup besides the Quickstep,
we'll use the basics to win the checks.
As usual. As usual.
Don't panic if you bump into anyone.
Maintain a straight poise.
Keep a firm hold.
And above all...
smile in the Waltz!
It's completely a beginner's basic routine.
This ain't at the level to compete.
How nice.
He's getting better and better...
Shizuku's so dedicated to dance.
That's what makes her cute.
Sure, we can pair up.
I was just thinking that I needed to broaden my horizons too.
You want to pair up with me, because I'm Kiyoharu's partner, right?
Why does Hyodo come up now?!
Then you better win this competition.
Because Kiyoharu's eyes
are focused on Fujita-kun.
This choreography...
Kiyoharu danced that Tango at the Mikasa because he saw this.
What do I do...?
What do I do... with this rage?
I-I'm sorry! I know we were supposed to go with the basics besides the Quickstep...
Hyodo and Shizuku's variation, huh?
Well, we did sneak in some practice though...
It's because you said, "Think of something fun."
The Prince Mikasa Cup...
I remembered that waltz and it made me want to dance it suddenly.
I-I'm sorry!
I thought for sure the Mikasa Cup had traumatized him.
He's a pretty tough one.
Well, if it were me, I would've checked you guys.
The Tango's started.
You piss me off, Broom! Dancing Shizuku's variation and all!
Hey Gaju-kun, you're going wild!
But...
that triggers it!
Go, No. 15!
Flick your head more!
Sengoku-san...
Do I have to go out in the next heat?
You and your rollercoaster mentality's annoying!
C'mon, Mako's gonna laugh at you!
What, you too?!
They're done for.
They all fell at once!
What happened?
Don't worry, I still have the other side left!
Th-That's not the point!
They're back on track!
Poise!
Count!
Look confident in the Tango!
We're gonna pass
this first round!!
Whoa, barely sliding by.
What? Really? We really passed the first round?!
Yeah, you did!
Will you do something about that wavy mentality?! You're scarin' me!
C'mon, let's go look at the next heat list.
The second round is...
The 2nd Qualifying Round's dance is the Slow Foxtrot.
The same heat as Gaju-san!
Don't think about the others!
Think about your own dance!
But I'm dancing... right in front of them.
This always happens when you're in the same heat as the skilled.
The audience's eyes focus on one couple,
and the rest get completely ignored unless you have a pretty good dance.
Gaju-san and Hanaoka-san's so good...
But...
Make sure to change gears!
Your second dance is soon.
Sengoku-san...
The next is the Quickstep, right?
The Quickstep, 2nd Heat.
Three measures.
Within three measures of the music, no one even has their arms up.
Don't even bother with the hold.
You just run through that empty
middle of the hall!
And secure a spot where you can dance comfortably!
In front of the judges!
Your job as the leader right now is to...
Secure my territory!
Oh, crap!
Hey you, are you alright?
Are ya kiddin', ya damn brat?!
Gaju-kun!
That idiot.
He's quit
dancing!
Did you just hear a loud noise?
What, really?
Oh, Kiyoharu, you spoke in Japanese. That'll be a 100 yen fine.
Let's stop that game.
What? You're the one who wanted to talk in your Russian grandma's tongue.
Hey! Don't ignore me!
Well, I leave you at home by yourself, because I'm always busy with work...
and I do feel bad about it, you know?
But you like being alone.
I don't get to see you that much, so give mom a little love.
We're almost there.
There's a hot spring nearby too.
Wouldn't that be good for your leg too?
Oh.
You're asleep again...
ATHLETE WAITING ROOM
Ya went and destroyed my dance!
Ya got any eyeballs?!
Onii-chan...
I'm not gonna apologize.
Don't act big if ya can't even see what's around you!
You can't see either!
Mako-chan...
We're both at fault!
What? That ain't true, ya snail!
Ya shoulda dropped out in the first round! Give it up already!
A stubborn guy like you only causes Shizuku-san trouble! Don't ya see?!
U-Um...
There's no way you can get better than Shizuku, ya washboard!
If you're not gonna dance seriously, then just quit!
Onii-chan,
I hate you!
M-Mako-chan!
That hurt!!
What happened?
Hana...oka-san...
It's because you said too much!
What! I only said that there's no way Mako would get better than Shizuku!
That's not true!
Really...
So you're trying to make Mako-chan dance better than me?
What?!
Don't underestimate me.
You got in trouble!
Look who's talking!
But Shizuku shouldn't worry so much.
A beginner dancing the same choreography won't mean much.
The difference is obvious to the viewers.
What?
That's a variation only meant for the champion Hyodo pair.
You two's dance can only look like a crappy fake version of it.
It looks like you're just pleasing yourself.
Ya skip all the basics and show off.
Ya think dancing is that easy?
Ladies and gentlemen.
Our host and chief judge who has been running late,
Tenpei Hanageishi, has just arrived.
He would now like to give us his word.
Uh, all of you gathered today.
I highly appreciate everyone for taking part in my hobby each year.
Hey, he doesn't have any nose hair sticking out.
So it's just his name?
Sengoku-san.
I'll dance exactly how you've taught me.
I'll do everything you've showed me.
Ya think dancing is that easy?
Yeah, do your best.
Moving on, we welcome a special guest for one of our judges in the semifinals.
Former professional Standard champion,
Coach Marisa,
Hyodo!
Hi!
Hyodo?
What's that woman doing here?
Wow, she's a real beauty!
She's a celebrity. I've seen her on TV!
Am I surprised.
That host has connections to call Marisa Hyodo?
Man, I can't mess up in front of her.
We will now begin the Tenpei Cup semifinals.
The Waltz, 1st Heat.
I've screwed up a lot in the prelims.
Honestly, making it to the semifinals is a miracle.
From here on, no mistakes are allowed.
I gotta perfect all four dances.
Make it our best dance!
Oh?
Isn't that Mako Akagi?
And she's dancing with...
That woman,
she better not tell him about today.
Shizuku comes out in the next--
Fujita's out there.
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- "Reality"