Ep. 9: Youichi faces hesitation after unexpected Olympic selection while teammates train.
Aired on September 1, 2017
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Youichi is unexpectedly selected for the Olympics, prompting congratulations from his parents and other MDC members. Despite the praise, he struggles to conceal his internal hesitation regarding the honor. In a parallel development, Shibuki has returned to MDC and has begun utilizing ballet as a specific method of training. Simultaneously, Tomoki starts practicing a new move. The narrative highlights the contrasting emotional responses and preparation methods among the group members as they navigate this significant development in their athletic journeys.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Ryou and Reiji suspect Kayoko favors Tomoki, causing Youichi to intervene
- Ep. 6 · Tomoki struggles with grief over his girlfriend while facing Kayoko's impatience regarding MDC attendance.
- Ep. 7 · Tomoki reflects on fourth place finish while Shibuki and Ryou face injuries and poor results
- Ep. 8 · Shibuki leaves a letter before returning to Tsugaru while friends visit from Beijing
- Ep. 9 · Youichi faces hesitation after unexpected Olympic selection while teammates train.
- Ep. 10 · Tomoki Injures Himself While Practicing a New Move
- Ep. 11 · Youichi Declines Olympic Ticket to Compete in Qualifiers with Friends
- Ep. 12 · Yoichi struggles with exhaustion while Tomoki prepares for his final dive