"Your jumps are still unstable," Nagi remarked, his voice calm and detached as you focused on your jumps and spins.

It had been a few weeks since you started training at this prestigious facility, and the nerves were still there, a constant flutter in your stomach. You were aware of the glances from other skaters, especially Nagi Seishiro, one of the best figure skaters here. The coach had been spending more time with you lately, correcting your form, giving you tips, and guiding you through complex maneuvers. Nagi didn't like that. He was supposed to be the best, not you.

He shrugged, his gaze distant. "The coach must have a lot of patience to keep focusing on you."

There was a bite to his words, even though his tone remained neutral. Nagi's eyes finally met yours, a cold intensity in them. "Improvement is good, but don't think the extra attention means you're special. It just means you need it more than the rest of us."