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I asked!

I was the one who wanted to pair up with you, so I asked Sengoku-san!

Competitive dance is a pair sport.

Which means, unity between the two is everything.

I could tell...

what she's thinking!

Gotta respond faster!

Focus every nerve of your body!

Now unite!

Yes, one sec 'til contact

Two sec and check my toe Three sec shall we dance, right?

Tick tock as the gears start to turn

But only the one foot placed keeps going

Something's odd I can't remember how to breathe

As each day keeps rolling playing

The most vital heart won't sing

What's the matter? Is an opportunistic score needed?

Sometimes you shouldn't read the situation

One beat, praise, light the fire!

Playing tricks like such a melodrama?

If you're just gonna laugh I'm outta here

Now style a pure heart Change on over

Then you can go anywhere The door is left open

Go on and perform

Take me out! After I shyly take your hand

Let's show off this rhythm of surprise

The way you dance with the world

It's too good I want you to show me a little at a time

Take me out! 110% sympathy

It's a secret that we've linked

Because to see you this close

I may be the only one since the dawn of history, right?

One sec 'til contact

Two sec and check my toe Three sec shall we dance, right!

OGASAWARA DANCE STUDIO B1

Say what!?

You're kiddin', Gaju.

You seriously paired up with Shizuku?!

HEAT 6- LINE OF DANCE

Tatara and Mako too.

What?

What?!

We're gonna enter the official comps after New Year's, so please support us!

Official competitions?!

What about Hyodo?!

Once you enter, there's no going back!

What are ya sayin'!

Of course, that's what--

Ow, ow, ow!

What?!

Please battle us at this composition!

He screwed up...

TENPEI CUP

The Tenpei Cup?

Huh? What's this?

An unofficial yet historical competition

held every year as a hobby by dance enthusiast Tenpei Hanageishi-san.

His name means "Nose Hair Rock."

Wait, is he the Hanageishi-san from the next town over?

Exactly.

He's a Gunma local?!

I was wondering what kind of a battle, but this...?

We don't have time for this.

This's when we gotta hurry and make our first win at a big comp.

Not play games.

S-So...

If we win at this cup, will you accept Mako-chan...

and return to your original couple?!

Why are you picking a fight, Tatara?

This guy's still a star dancer in 5th place at the Mikasa!

You and Gaju are at completely different levels!

Are you saying to separate with Shizuku?

Hey Mako! You pairin' up with this broom to try and win against me?

You know it's the leader's ability that decides if they win or lose, right?

You get on my nerves!

Why don't ya talk back for once!

Gaju-san, you're selfish!

You already have a partner!

And Hanaoka-san's Hyodo-kun's partner already!

You're stirring things up!

What'll happen to the one left behind?!

That's not your business, Broom!

What! Your hair looks like a used toilet brush too!

What'd you say?!

Hey, Broom and Brush need to chill out!

Don't treat us the same way!

The Tenpei Cup's first round is the Waltz and Tango.

The second is the Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep.

The semifinals and finals are based on all four dances.

Hm... So Sengoku-san's on Broom's side.

Okay, a Standard battle. Bring it on!

I was just thinking of working on it anyway.

I couldn't go full power with Mako anyway.

What the...

They're just dancing the Quickstep basics in a hop...

Gaju was this good in Standard too?

His movements are much more dynamic than with me...

I couldn't go full power with Mako anyway.

Well, Mako's short.

His movements were limited due to the bad couple balance.

Gaju's potential is top class in the Amateur League.

His body's big with long arms and legs, sloping shoulders, and a long neck.

In other words, a dancer's body.

Plus, he's also flexible because he's danced in both divisions.

He's got good rhythm and he stands out.

This guy's made of talent.

The problem is how you short kids are gonna compete with them to win...

Listen carefully.

The key to this match is gonna be the Quickstep.

Quickstep...

Fact is... Tenpei-san, the judge, loves flashy dances.

And the Standard dance that enables the most flashy variation is the Quickstep.

If it were a ride at a theme park, the Quickstep would be the star.

The rollercoaster.

A massive amount of movement...

that would excite anyone.

A thrill.

And then...

Tamaki-chan!

Partner, please!

Huh?

See this thrill?

Give it to Tenpei!

It's a special variation!

They're gonna do a complicated routine like that?

Actually, this is the first time I've seen Sengoku-san giving a private lesson.

Really? That was without any rehearsal?!

Yeah, my body just automatically moved.

No way!

Sengoku-san's lead's scary...

...and slow.

Tatara!

Start by aiming for this tree here!

Sway change and then hop at the toes.

Chasse, chasse, chasse...

Put weight on right foot and spin.

Left foot forward and PP.

Spin on left foot.

Slide, put weight on right.

Draw in left leg and hover...

You learned it already?!

He's got it down...

This boy's not normal!

How does his brain work?!

Spin Mako-chan right, bring Mako-chan back,

then make Mako-chan...

I didn't see ya there!

Watch out!

Watch out? You too!

Ow...

Are you okay?

Hey.

That was your fault there.

Huh?!

You don't understand how the floor works.

How the floor works?

What is this place?!

It's the biggest practice dance studio around here!

Sorry there!

There's way too many people!

Find a route! Secure your territory!

No one's gonna make way for you in a competition!

That is true, but...

Just 'cause I danced the Waltz at the Mikasa Cup once,

I thought I'd be okay for some reason.