Ep. 38: Sora faces heartbreak as Leon picks May, but a past acquaintance offers hope for the International Circus Festival
Aired on December 20, 2003

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Sora experiences deep disappointment after Leon selects May to be his partner instead of her. Despite this setback, her ambition to participate in the International Circus Festival remains intact. A mysterious individual from her past appears, possessing the potential to resolve her current difficulties and restore her chances. This encounter introduces a new dynamic that could alter the trajectory of her journey and her relationship with Leon. The narrative focuses on Sora's emotional resilience and the unexpected influence of someone she knew previously, suggesting that her competitive dreams are not yet extinguished despite the recent rejection.
Episodes
- Ep. 34 · Sora prepares for an off-Broadway reunion with Layla Hamilton while May attempts to steal the spotlight.
- Ep. 35 · Sora and friends convince Marion to return to trampoline artistry for a kids' stage
- Ep. 36 · May and Sora undergo rigorous training to perform with Leon at the festival.
- Ep. 37 · Sora's hesitation jeopardizes her International Circus Festival performance while May invents a new maneuver
- Ep. 38 · Sora faces heartbreak as Leon picks May, but a past acquaintance offers hope for the International Circus Festival
- Ep. 39 · Yuri and Sora prepare for a major performance while facing skilled rivals and Sora's technical shortcomings.
- Ep. 40 · Sora returns home after a humiliating circus performance and faces a difficult conversation with a friend.
- Ep. 41 · Sora returns to Kaleido Stage with a new dream of creating an inclusive show.
- Ep. 42 · Leon's strange behavior leads to a shocking accident during a performance where he mistakes Sora for a past figure.