Link! Like!: Episode 6 ~ Part 6
While Sayaka has found satisfaction in being a school idol, she has yet to address her figure skating problems. However, with a tournament coming this weekend…
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…It's almost Saya's turn to perform…
Oh, I found her! Tsuzuri-senpaaai!
Kaho?
Good afternoon, Tsuzuri. I thought it would be best if all of us came to support Murano-san.
…Huh? But you were supposed to be performing today…
Did you forget? Today's performance was for an online event. The livestream was only until 5 PM.
Oh… right.
…It's unfortunate that Murano-san was unable to make it, but we can record something later.
Okay.
Um… About Sayaka-chan…
…She's starting now.
Wow! There are so many people here cheering for Sayaka-chan!
Oh, there she is! Sayaka-chaaaan! Good luck!
…Saya.
…Phew…
I'm glad we came to watch her. That performance was truly breathtaking.
Wow, that was sooo cool! Sayaka-chaaan!
Alright. Shall we return to the dorms?
Oh, it's this late already!?
But I'm really glad we came to see Sayaka-chan perform! …What did you think of it, Tsuzuri-senpai!?
I thought it was really beautiful.
R-Right!? Uh…
…Excuse me, Tsuzuri?
Yeah?
You've always told me how proud you are of Murano-san's school idol performances. You say she has a sky blue brilliance, right?
…
If the experience she had from figure skating was what allowed her to shine so brightly as a school idol…
Then this figure skating performance could–
Kozue-senpai, Kozue-senpai!
Huh…? What's going on? A power outage…?
I'm not sure, but… it looks like something's happening!
Ah, ah… testing, testing… Thank you to everyone here for coming to watch our performance!
My sister and I are extremely happy that you are here today!
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to be here. I know you all have gladly lent me your support, but I must make one more request.
If I could have just a little more of your time, I would like to say a few words.
…A request? What could Murano-san be asking?
I am very proud of my older sister, and I was always happy to be with her.
However, because of that, when she could no longer stand to be in the rink, I thought that I would work hard for her sake as well. Truth be told, it has been quite difficult.
For over a year, I could not produce the results I wanted. I didn't know what I was doing wrong and what I should have been doing.
It was pathetic, that even though I had said I would work hard for her, I couldn't even look her in the eye.
But… I finally changed, because I met a wonderful person.
I have finally truly become a figure skater worthy of proudly introducing herself as Murano Tsukasa's younger sister… all because of you.
From the day I met you, I started thinking that I should continue to do my best. I'm only here because of what you've taught me.
But…
…What did you mean when you said I should be more selfish?
Is it not possible for me to continue being a figure skater? Is the selfishness you expect of me quitting being a school idol?
I enjoy being a figure skater, but I also enjoy being a school idol! Without you next to me, I can't even understand which selfishness I should pursue!
Saya, what are you…?
I can only stand here because of you, and in telling me to be selfish, you've deserted me in this place!
No, I…
If you really believe I'm wrong, then come here! Come here! And perform! With me!
Please, let's perform together at the school idol event!
–Yugiri Tsuzuri!!
Won't you go?
I'll see you later!
…Yeah. I'm going.
Ah…You're really here…
So you thought I might not be here, huh…
…I'm sorry, Saya. I didn't mean to desert you. I just… wanted to see your brilliance.
To me, you shine the brightest, so… I didn't want to snuff it out. That's really all I wanted.
Ah…
…I saved you a special seat.
…Is it okay for me to sit next to you?
There's no other seat for you.
…Hey, Saya.
Yes?
I thought that sky-blue brilliance you had… was something you only had here in this rink.
…
But that wasn't all.
Before I even noticed it, the brilliance we had together as school idols was reflected in your figure skating, wasn't it?
Ah… Yes!
Then let me hear your selfishness.
…I won't quit being a figure skater… or a school idol. Here and now, we'll have an ice show… together.
Alright. This is my first time in an ice rink, so it might be strange…
But now, I think–
–You can do something amazing, right?
Thank you very much, everyone! I plan to do my best, both as a figure skater and as a school idol, and become an amazing person, so…
Please keep your schedules free for my upcoming events and competitions!
…Wow, so selfish.
But wasn't it you who told me I should be more selfish?
…Speaking of being selfish…
Yes?
Just like earlier… Well, I guess it wasn't the same earlier…
You can just call me Tsuzuri.
Earlier…
Ah…!
W-Wait, you mean…! When I told you to come over here!?
You don't have to keep calling me by my last name.
But… no, it's just…
You can't do it?
…O-Okay, fine! It's still a little embarrassing, but… Tsuzuri-senpai…
Do you need to say the "-senpai" part?
Of course I do!
Heh… Really.
Yes.
Hehe…
Tsukasa:
…That was really good~
Sis!?
Sis.
Tsukasa:
Yo, it's your sister~.
Don't take what Yu– what Tsuzuri-senpai called you seriously…
Tsukasa:
You two were really amazing out there. Heh… I feel even more energized now.
Thanks. I've seen your videos too.
Tsukasa:
Oh, those old things? That's a little embarrassing, ahaha…
This isn't how people who just met usually talk to each other…
Tsukasa:
Anyway!
Tsukasa:
Thanks for the performance! It was really nice.
…I don't know if I should be saying this, but… Seeing you kinda makes me want to give skating another try!
Huh…? But…
Tsukasa:
After going through all that physical therapy… I thought I'd give ice dancing a try. Seeing you two today, I figure it might be a really good idea!
Sis…! Okay! I'll be rooting for you!
Ice dancing is usually done in pairs, right?
Tsukasa:
Yeah! So that's why… I thought I really wanted to be someone who could compete against you two.
Huh.
Looks like we'll have to work hard too, then.
I agree. I want to do my best, so I hope you will too, okay?
Yeah.
Tsukasa:
Hehe… You really did meet a wonderful girl, Sayaka.
Yeah.
Tsukasa:
Alright, I'm gonna go tell everyone then! I'm gonna work hard and stage a comeback!
I'll become an amazing ice dancer… and make a performance so bright it'll outshine you!
Whoa…
You move quickly…
Tsukasa:
Oh, right!
Hm?
Tsukasa:
I also want to support you two. Could you tell me what your subunit is called?
Our name is–
DOLLCHESTRA!