This is our first entry in a competition.
We gotta step out big!
And above all...
smile in the Waltz!
You piss me off, Broom!
Onii-chan,
I hate you!
So you're trying to make Mako-chan dance better than me?
Fujita's out there.
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 semifinal Waltz, 2nd Heat will now begin.
HEAT 8- REALITY
Hey, where's Sengoku-san?
I wanted some advice.
Gaju-san passed the prelims in 1st place.
That guy's personality ticks me off.
But his moves...
are seriously good!
My! Shizuku-chan is out there too.
And she's paired up with Akagi...
Gaju...
Just do me a favor and hide your face.
Uh.
There's a reason for this...
Alright! That's everything, Marisa Hyodo!
Gaju-kun, your movements are too big. I can't follow them.
Oh, really? Sorry!
But I need to show Coach Marisa a perfect dance.
The dance will now change to the Tango.
Tatara-san...
I'll show everything I learned!
The dance will now change to the Slow Foxtrot.
Does Fujita have a lot of stamina?
Huh? I'd say average.
Wait, you're worrying about Tatara more than Shizuku?
Well...
He once did the Box all night,
but that's different from dancing.
Then, what about continuously dancing four styles at a comp?
My stomach's about to cramp up.
Tatara-san's poise is starting to break.
Crap...
I forgot to give him advice.
Even I lose 2 kilos in a day when I enter a comp with a large number of rounds.
That kid has good eyes.
So he can tell what moves are good.
He doesn't have an athletic build,
but he'll try his best to copy those moves even if his body's not able to.
He's starting to get flat footed.
Shut up! He's a beginner, okay?!
Then why did you put a beginner out there?
Hey, hey, don't sit on the floor.
There are still manners even if the judges aren't watching.
Here.
Thanks.
Everyone's incredible.
They've been doing this like it's nothing since they were kids.
Compared to them... I can't even keep my hold.
Next is the Quickstep.
I'm gonna dance the variation Sengoku-san made for us!
I'm sure... I can dance with confidence again!
Move, legs!
I'm gonna... dance to the fullest!
Let's go, Mako-chan!
Don't do the variation!
Why?
Why...
Huh? They ain't doin' Sengoku-san's variation?
Why am I...
like this?
Mako-chan, Hanaoka-san, and Gaju-san...
They're all amazing dancers.
I respect them from my heart...
Why?
Why didn't I...
discover dance much earlier?
H-Hey...
No way! Did Broom collapse?
What a laugh!
You've got nothing to do with this!
Gaju-kun, we've gotta go to our next heat--
Kiyoharu...
What is Hyodo-kun doing here?
Fujita...
You can't win against Gaju. 100 percent.
You're not a dancer who can battle on your own yet, right?
You're up against the wrong opponent.
Who you need to defeat is...
Shizuku, right?
What the heck are ya sayin' to your own partner?!
Were you that kinda guy?!
Am I wrong?
This battle depends on the partner's results, right?
Then Mako needs to win against Shizuku.
Well, that's true. But that doesn't mean...
That idiot, Gaju, said...
"If Mako can dance better than Shizuku, I'll pair up with her again."
Fujita.
Don't dance alone anymore.
If you wanna win this battle,
you gotta make Mako into a better dancer than Shizuku.
Why are you saying this, Hyodo-kun?
He's correct.
Sengoku-san!
But Hyodo...
You're the last person...
I wanted to hear that from.
Hyodo!!
Showin' up here all of a sudden.
And of all the things to say, you tell Broom to defeat Shizuku?!
I've got a load of stuff to tell ya!
Sengoku-san...
I don't care anymore.
Go ahead and get yourselves stuck in a soap opera.
Please don't make up a weird diagram!
Oh, my, if it isn't Sengoku-kun!
Another headache is coming this way.
This lady's that guest judge...
I think Hyodo...
Hey, Marisa! Take that dumb son of yours and leave.
Hyodo-kun's mother?!
When he's here, things get complicated.
Oh. That isn't a nice thing to say to my son.
So this is Hyodo-kun's mother...
Oh, I knew it! You, No. 23...
I sensed Sengoku-kun from your dance, so I thought you were connected to him.
What is this? Is Sengoku-kun taking on a student?
Shut up! Stop wearing dumb skanky clothes.
Isn't this the first time you're coaching someone else?
I wonder who it's for though?
Right, Shizuku-chan?
I won't take sides...
so do your best.
Right, Sengoku-kun?
Don't press those against me!
You become Mako's frame.
Frame?
Oh, looks like the semifinal's results are up.
Go take a look, Tatara.
Hey!
What? You dare defy me?
'Course not!
Um... Do I have to go look at it?
Huh?! Of course! The finals are next!
Finals? But I went and sped off alone in the semifinals...
and wore out.
I know how I danced already.
I couldn't even keep up my poise in the last half...
I-I couldn't properly follow you at all either.
Mako-chan...
I said on the phone that as long as you danced I'd automatically follow,
but I couldn't follow you at all.
Hey, hey. Since when did you two get so close to call each other?
Ah! Are you guys maybe...
No! It's not because you couldn't follow me,
it's because I was only thinking about myself dancing.
But you were trying your hardest to stay on the floor...
It's my fault if we dropped out in the semifinals.
No, if we dropped out, it's all my fault.
It's my fault for not being able to follow your lead!
It's my fault!
It's mine!
It's not your fault!
It's not your fault either!
But...
Just get going!
JUDGES' WAITING ROOM
...so the finals at last.
Which couples do you think will pass?
Coach Tenpei, was there anyone that caught your attention?
Hmm.
Well, the Tenpei Cup isn't an official comp.
So as long as everyone enjoys it, I'm fine with that.
Uh-uh.
But it's gotten a little more serious because Marisa-chan's here.
Hey.
Aren't you the one who asked me to come visit, Coach Tenpei?
What kind of relation do they have?
I told you, please don't call me Coach. I was never really good.
Coach!
By the way, there's a boy about the same age as you competing.
Ah, you mean No. 15? He was extremely good.
His partner was cute too.
There was one more couple. Remember the Tango?
Ah, yes. The boy with the smug face.
His flat footed Quickstep was pretty bad.
But his rhythm was accurate in the Waltz and Tango.
I think No. 23...
was very careful.
Every one of his moves.
He's very dedicated to dancing.
23 TATARA FUJITA
Before I knew it...
I marked a check for him.
This may be odd coming from me since I was never a good dancer in my days,
but I love dancers.
They're always shining
and attractive.
And if our eyes meet,
I'm instantly drawn to them.
I felt that I wanted to see them again.
SCORE RESULTS
So you guys passed in last place.
Hey, but almost everyone's marked checks for your Waltz and Tango.
Whoa, it's Kaname Sengoku.
What's a pro champion doing here?
Did that guy have a student?
I'll dance exactly how you've taught me.
Well, he did do everything exactly how I taught him.
He needs to at least reach the finals for me.
Idiot! Do that after you win!
Right.
Hanaoka-san!
You shouldn't worry too much about what Hyodo-kun said.
W-When he said to defeat you,
he probably said that because he didn't want you taken by Gaju-san.
I'm sure he thinks of you as his important partner, so that's why--
Maybe not.
What?
Kiyoharu is going to become incredibly good soon...
and I'll be left behind.
Why?
Because Kiyoharu's special.
H-Hey... why don't you have a talk with him?
There's probably no point in this comp too.
I never wanted this batt--
Huh?!
You don't need to worry, I'll still dance my best.
Hanaoka-san...
Because...
Kiyoharu's watching.
Tatara-san, we'll be called to the entrance for the finals soon.
What can I do?
What can I do to win?
I need to win against Hanaoka-san.
Make Mako into a better dancer than Shizuku.
You become Mako's frame.
Mako-chan.
I won't dance on my own anymore!
I know you must be worried having me as your leader,
but we gotta win against Hanaoka-san!
We will soon begin the Tenpei Cup finals.
Is there anything I can do?!
I'll try not to get in your way!
What kind of lead do ya want? Tell me!
Oh, um...
I...
I'll just follow you so that I don't get in your way.
That's the crap that kills my spirit!
You're a boring dancer!
What do ya wanna be like?!
You're...
You're not in the way...
Please,
don't say that, Tatara-san.
What do ya wanna be like?!
Let me ask of you...
Please.
Make me bloom!
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- "Flower & Frame"