At the Niigata rink, Inori and Tsukasa cross paths with Miku Ahiru, a formidable competitor, along with her coach Kohei Kamogawa and choreographer Juna Shiratori, both former clubmates of Tsukasa's.

Inori and Tsukasa arrive at Niigata skating rink in the early morning, seeking Coach Uobuchi's guidance. After observing Inori's skating, Uobuchi presents them with an unexpected proposition.

A training session with jump specialist Kakeru Uobuchi brings remarkable results, and Tsukasa is so impressed he decides to invest in his own harness equipment. He brings it to the ice rink intending to help Inori master jumps.

Inori joins an intensive training session with the Chubu Block competitors heading to the All-Japans. Reuniting with Hikaru and the other skaters, she quickly realizes there is a gap in her abilities that she had not anticipated.

Tsukasa finds himself in an unexpected situation skating alongside legends Jun Yodaka and Shinichiro Sonidori. As he watches Jun move across the ice with breathtaking skill, something stirs within him.

It is Inori's turn to step onto the ice. Tsukasa has crafted a strategy that plays to Inori's strengths, with a trump card for the final stretch.

Yuna Yagi promises to keep to her coach's choreography, but hesitates mid-performance.

A game of musical chairs for the top five spots at the All-Japan begins.

Inori's chance to reach the All-Japans Novice contest has finally arrived.