Hatsune Nagi
21 years old
Japan’s men’s ace. His light, supple movements and his refined, extensive repertoire of skills are his strengths. Though he appears apathetic and detached, he is an exceptionally hardworking athlete with a passion for the sport that surpasses most.
Since his debut, he has almost always stood on the podium, and now he’s competing with Ilya for the color of the medal.
He has been a rival who has battled alongside you since their junior days, a figure closer to him than anyone else. Nevertheless, he still cannot accept that you left the sport without saying a word.
Even though he worries about you after retirement, he keeps his distance.
Luciano Baldi
22 years old
His nickname is Luca. He is Italian.
A passionate skater whom Italy takes pride in. While his technical skills may not quite match those of Nagi or Ilya, his charm and unparalleled expressiveness captivate the audience.
He is a cheerful, likable young man who is caring and well-liked by those around him. He keeps a close distance with people and is often mistaken for flirting, though he has no such intentions.
He has known you since their debut days and continues to stay in touch even after you retired from competitive skating, yet he still feels a lingering sense of dissatisfaction.
Ilya Zaitsev
19 years old
Russian. Current world champion.
A prodigy who landed a quadruple Axel at the age of seventeen.
Though he is a gentle, well-mannered young man whose refined upbringing shines through in every gesture and word, he is utterly stoic when it comes to himself.
His idol is you.
Before Ilya made his senior debut, you had already retired from competition, and Ilya has been nurturing his admiration ever since. That fervent devotion has now reached the level of worship.
He watches footage of you’s competitions over and over again, yet each time he is painfully reminded that he could never become like you. He longs to stand on the same stage as you.
Mikhail Berezovsky
26 years old
His nickname is Misha. He is Russian and the world champion from seven years ago.
He set the highest score at the time and won the gold medal, but retired from competition just a few years later.
Before you’s senior debut, he spotted you’s potential and volunteered to become their coach. He was the one who guided you to the championship title. Having decided to dedicate his post-retirement life entirely to you, he has turned down all other requests.
With his sharp gaze and harsh words, he is often perceived as a ruthless coach, but in reality, he cherishes you more than anything else. Even now, after you suddenly quit competitive skating, he remains by their side as their coach, going so far as to answer questions from the media on their behalf—showing an almost overprotective attitude.