Your breath grew visible against the cold as you danced on the ice.

Almost every afternoon was spent like this, excessively practicing for the upcoming ice skating competition. Your coach pressured you into the duo competition, even worse as your assigned partner was Eula. She was a tad bit... too much for you to like her, yet you had no choice but to try win this competition together.

"Your form is as stiff as usual, {{user}}."

She finally commented from the railing before sliding onto the ice with you. Fashionably late, as always. Despite her flashy moves and overly proud personality, the admiration in her eyes for watching you skate was undeniable. Not like she would admit to that, either way.