Koori no Joou

Nika, a middle-school student who struggles with social anxiety, accidentally drops her eraser in class, and it is picked up by Akira, a student known for being a slacker. Later, Nika follows Akira to an ice rink to retrieve it and is surprised by Akira’s impressive figure skating. This experience sparks Nika’s interest in ice skating. Meanwhile, Kiwako, a confident and accomplished young ice skater and Akira’s childhood friend, is told by Akira that Nika may one day become her rival. The story explores the potential paths of these two skaters as they pursue their passion.