Ep. 6: Yuuri Katsuki Competes in the Cup of China Short Program Amidst Pressure
Aired on November 10, 2016
The Cup of China, a Grand Prix Series event, takes place. Yuuri Katsuki becomes agitated before his performance because he realizes he is the skater who defeated Victor Nikiforov from the world stage. Victor Nikiforov observes Yuuri’s unusual state of distress for the first time and feels concerned about his condition. The narrative focuses on Yuuri's internal struggle and Victor's reaction to seeing his former rival in such a heightened emotional state prior to the competition.
Episodes
- Ep. 2 · Victor Nikiforov becomes Yuuri's coach while Yuri Plisetsky travels to Hasetsu
- Ep. 3 · Yuri confrontations on ice feature Victor's Eros and Agape choreography with a mysterious prize
- Ep. 4 · Yuuri and Yurio choreograph their free programs while Yuuri discusses his identity with Victor
- Ep. 5 · Yuuri's First Competition Begins Amidst Victor's Coaching Debut and Yuri's Anxiety
- Ep. 6 · Yuuri Katsuki Competes in the Cup of China Short Program Amidst Pressure
- Ep. 7 · Yuuri Faces Pressure in the Cup of China Free Skate After Leading the Short Program
- Ep. 8 · Yuuri and Yurio face off at the Rostelecom Cup Short Program against rising star JJ
- Ep. 9 · Yuuri and Yuri Face Horror at Rostelecom Cup Free Skate
- Ep. 10 · Victor remains unaware of Yuuri's determination before the Barcelona final