tokyo first love

Chapter 540 The Game Begins

The episode of arm wrestling was delayed for a few minutes.

After Kurosawa walked out of the locker room, Miki Shiraha soon waited.

The two looked at each other without saying anything, and walked towards the ice rink together with a tacit understanding.

There are still 80 minutes until the game starts.

During this period, they also need to warm up, change into skates, and practice before the game.

The scoring method of pair skating is very similar to that of single skating, but the consistency between the two should be considered.

The first day is a short program. Each set includes 8 movements. The whole set of movements should not exceed 2 minutes and 40 seconds. The music is optional. Each movement is only allowed to be performed once, and points will be deducted for additional movements.

The second day is free skating, self-chosen music, self-made routines, skating within 4 minutes and 30 seconds, including single and pair movements.

The evaluation of the rankings in the competition is a comprehensive calculation, that is, the results of the two days are added up.

The choice of competition music is very free, not limited to pure music, you can also choose human voice, but the requirement for the selection of tracks is high quality and meets certain standards.

In terms of song selection, it is best for the contestants to avoid colliding with the same contestants... whoever plays is embarrassing.

Even if they are not on the same stage, many popular songs are easy to be compared because there are many professional players who have performed them before.

If you are confident enough about your own strength, you can also choose popular tracks or classic tracks.

Passing through the player channel backstage, Hikaru Kurosawa and Shiraha Miki came to the front of the ice rink.

"Wow!"

With their arrival, there was a burst of boiling on the ice rink, and there were even screams.

"It's really the princess, she's back."

"Princess, welcome back!"

"The princess is competing again... Is she going to come back? But why pair skating?"

"Who is the contestant competing with her?"

During the change of clothes, the audience who had already entered the venue had already heard the news that the figure skating princess appeared, and now seeing it with their own eyes, they were extremely pleasantly surprised.

Some people are destined to be the protagonists in a certain field.

Miki Shiraha has been away from the arena for many years, and has gradually faded out of the public eye, but when she reappeared, the memory and admiration of the past were awakened in an instant.

In just a split second, she became the focus of the audience, as if wearing the stars and wearing the moon.

"Didn't the princess say that she was seriously injured and missed the match?"

"How is her injury?"

Many eyes focused on one person, and many people wanted to find out her recovery status.

Not only the audience, but also the players, everyone is very curious.

"The injury was so serious that I could no longer persist in singles skating. I was forced to retire due to the injury. After disappearing for several years, I switched to pair skating. What does this mean?"

"Could it be that she feels that she has an old injury, so she can't do solo skating, but pair skating is fine."

"Are you kidding me, is she underestimating pair skating?"

"Is it true that some people think that singles skating is more difficult than pairs skating?"

On the ice rink, the female player, who had been practicing for a long time, found that everyone's attention was attracted, even the fans were affected, and she suddenly felt unbalanced.

Girls are inherently jealous, seeing other girls are prettier than themselves, no one can keep calm.

What's more, Miki Hakuba used to be a single skater. This position made the players who were staring at each other on the ice rink just now feel the same hatred and unanimity.

There is a chain of contempt among the four major events of figure skating.

Pairs skating stands at the top of the chain of contempt, overlooking other sports.

Because many movements in pair skating are more dangerous than single skating, and it is common for a little carelessness to hurt muscles and bones.

Danger equals high difficulty, this is an undeniable fact.

In addition, the expressiveness, artistic points, and performance components of pair skating are much higher than those of single skating.

Obviously this is the case, but in the end, a single skater suddenly switched to pair skating, and it was not a normal change of career, but a sudden comeback after retiring for many years due to injury. What does this mean?
"I always feel that everyone's eyes are so fierce."

Miki Shiraha had long been used to the attention of everyone, but this time was different from before, and he clearly felt that the atmosphere on the ice rink had changed.

The contestants who practiced before the competition were all looking at her. Their eyes were not curious, but angry, disdainful, and annoyed.

What's more, some male players looked at her with unfriendly eyes... as if she had committed public outrage.

In this regard, she can vaguely guess the truth...

"No way, you are too beautiful."

Hikaru Kurosawa's hearing is very strong, he heard the words of individual players, but he didn't point it out, but smiled.

He doesn't comment on which one is more difficult, singles or pairs...because for him, it's all easy.

As for everyone's opinion, whether Bai Yu is underestimating pair skating, this is a crime of forced security, and it is unfounded.

As a figure skater, Bai Yu is very clear that the four events of figure skating have their own difficulties.

"Let's warm up."

Miki Baiyu realized that he didn't care about everyone's hostility, secretly relieved, and suggested.

"it is good."

It is the first time for Hikaru Kurosawa to participate in a figure skating competition. Facing her a veteran player, it is natural to respect her.

After all, they started to find a space under the ice rink, laid out yoga mats, and started to do warm-up exercises.

Not long after, a female reporter came to the scene with a photographer.

"It's really Miki, he actually participated."

In the auditorium, the female reporter followed everyone's line of sight and found Miki Baiyu, very surprised.

"I saw her practicing pair skating with others at the Gaien skating rink before. I should have guessed that they skate so well, it can't be as simple as amateur play, and they definitely plan to participate in the competition."

The photographer noticed this and also said.

"Lost opportunity..."

The female reporter is very sorry.

In fact, she had heard the news before, she had been to the Gaien skating rink, and indeed saw Miki, but she didn't go to interview.

"I can't help it. Coach Miki has let go. I hope everyone will not disturb her daughter's life... She hasn't come back, so we can't force an interview."

As a man, the photographer is more open-minded, so I don't think it's a pity.

In the figure skating world, Miki is indeed very famous, but for the relevant staff in the industry, her mother is even more famous.

Because Miki's mother is a well-known top coach in the industry and has trained many well-known figure skaters.

If you offend Coach Miki, it will be very difficult to get along in the industry... If you offend her, it will be difficult for their pair of reporters to interview those well-known players.

This situation applies to any combination of reporters.

"After she comes on stage, let's go to the entrance of the contestants, and we must interview her as soon as possible."

The female reporter nodded slightly, and soon made a decision.

Miki hasn't come back to compete yet, just skating and practicing alone in private, they really don't want to disturb you.

But now that you are a player and participating in a competition, it will be okay to interview you, right?

She is very clear that contestant Miki's participation this time, even if this competition is the Kanto region competition rather than a well-known competition, will definitely bring considerable attention to this competition.

In fact, there are very few first-tier professional players participating in this kind of small competition, and most of them are third-tier and fourth-tier professional players, as well as amateur players.

For this kind of competition, the organizer invites first-line professional players to perform, which is already the greatest degree of publicity.

It is basically impossible for the audience to expect to see strong duels in this kind of competition, it is purely for the entertainment of ice fans.

That's why today's Miki Shiraha, whether he performed well or poorly, raised his hand and feet, and no matter what he did, he would be reported.

Not long after, Miki Shiraha and Kurosawa finished their warm-up together, put on their skates, and officially stepped onto the ice rink.

Although Miki Hakuba had provoked public outrage, there were many pairs of eyes on the ice rink at this time, and no one would be stupid enough to trip someone up in such an aboveboard situation.

During the practice stage, Kurosawa Hikaru and Miki Shiraha were doing some basic movement exercises to further warm up.

After practicing for an hour, because the organizer's staff wanted to clear the ice and make up the ice, all the players left the field.

"I thought they were very powerful, is that the level?"

"My amateur level is better than her."

They left the ice rink one after another. The other players were still a little nervous. Seeing that they ended like this, without any eye-catching moves, they breathed a sigh of relief, and some people thought it was funny.

However, not everyone shares this idea.

For example, the judges who have not officially appeared on the stage, and the reporters.

"A master... Where did Miki get his partner? It's so powerful."

The female reporter watched the pair of figures end, very surprised.

Perhaps this exercise is very basic, without any difficult movements.

But even so, as a sports reporter, she could tell that Miki's posture and dance steps were picturesque, elegant and silky, graceful and moving.

To her surprise, Kurosawa Hikaru's movements... were neat, elegant and natural, like a prince on ice.

"This male player is also worthy of attention."

The photographer also saw the doorway and reminded.

Based on basic practice alone, no one can tell how strong Miki Shiraha and Kurosawa Hikaru are, but what is certain is that the lower limit is not low, and they are by no means idle people.

Because the proficiency of novices and veterans is easy to distinguish.

Backstage, a staff member came up with a tablet computer and explained the situation:

"Miki, the result of the lottery has come out. You will appear in the fourth group. There are still 20 minutes before the start of the game. Please get ready."

In fact, the results of the draw are automatically sent to the players' mobile phones.

However, skating uniforms are not allowed to carry anything, and mobile phones are likely to be placed in the locker room, so they need to be notified one by one.

"Thank you."

Miki Shiraha nodded slightly and responded politely.

After deciding on this matter, the staff turned around and left, taking the tablet to find other players.

"The fourth group?"

When Kurosawa heard the result, he couldn't help talking to himself.

"What's wrong? Do you think it's too early?"

Seeing his reaction, Miki Baiyu couldn't help being curious.

"We played so quickly, isn't it pitiful for the combination behind us?"

Kurosawa shook his head and smiled.

"Pitiful?"

Miki Baiyu was taken aback when he heard this.

"Seeing our performance is so good, their mentality will collapse."

Finding that she didn't understand yet, Kurosawa spoke up.

Although it was his first time participating in the competition, he firmly believed that with his own strength, he won the championship of this small competition without any suspense.

"That's too exaggerated... It's not a good habit to underestimate your opponent."

Miki Baiyu understood what he meant and gave him a blank look.

"I never underestimate my opponent, but I am better at seeing my own strength."

Kurosawa shrugged, also knowing that it is not a good habit to underestimate the enemy, but he is very confident.

Whether it is for himself, or for Bai Yu, or their combination, this is the case.

The time of 20 minutes is very short. After a long practice and warm-up before the game, the players need to rest after the game. They need to change their shoes, wipe off their sweat, replenish water, go to the toilet, and adjust their state.

During the busy time, everyone finished various things, put on their skates one after another, sat on the bench at the entrance, and waited for the game to start.

The ice skates and ice blades under their feet are covered with hard plastic protective sleeves, so that they can walk on land in the last part of the road before going to the field.

Because this is a small competition, although many people know Miki Shiraha, no one has dealt with her before, so no one came over to talk to her.

As for Hikari Kurosawa... Many people know his name is Hikari Kurosawa because of an episode in the locker room, but the degree of understanding is still very small.

Finally, 20 minutes passed, and loud noises began to be heard from the open entrance of the players.

Through the one-way glass, a woman can be seen, holding a microphone, speaking before the game.

Pre-match speeches are usually not very nutritious, and mainly convey some positive energy.

After a while, the game started, and the host called out the names and combinations of the first group of players.

It's just that the contestants who come to participate in this kind of competition don't have much resume, and the main thing is to introduce which city they are from.

With the melodious pure music sounding, the first group of contestants began to perform.

Players who are still in the background can see the performance of the players on the court through the one-way perspective glass.

Because he is not familiar with the place, and he has never seen these people before, Kurosawa's experience of watching the game is quite ordinary, and there is no reaction.

Although the strength of this pair of players is not bad, the cooperation is quite tacit, and the mistakes are not too many.

But seeing this kind of performance, there is only one thought in his mind, that is, "If you can't win the championship in this level of competition, I will twist my head off and give it to others as a ball."

The performance of the first group ended quickly, because there were not any well-known players, the appearance, introduction, short program of 2 minutes and 40 seconds, plus the salute and exit at the end of the performance, the total would not exceed 6 minutes.

Hikaru Kurosawa was very bored about this. In his opinion, the performance of the two players on the field was full of loopholes and a mess.

Thankfully, he won't have to wait long as he is in the fourth group.

After waiting for a while, Kurosawa suddenly saw an acquaintance standing up.

This acquaintance, with a strong and tall body, was impressively Tsushima Sora who had just lost to him by arm wrestling.

Beside him was a beautiful woman in her 20s with a graceful figure and a beautiful appearance.

"Are you in the third group?"

As they walked in front of them, Kurosawa suddenly said.

"So what?"

Sora Tsushima's skates were covered with hard plastic protective covers, and he walked very slowly. He was very concerned about Hikaru Kurosawa, and it was very uncomfortable to hear his voice.

"You're out of luck."

After confirming that it was really him, Kurosawa couldn't help sighing.

"What do you mean?"

Tsushima Sora didn't understand what he meant.

"come on."

Kurosawa didn't speak too bluntly, but just smiled.

The players before and after him are definitely the most unlucky in today's game.

Being in front of him will make people feel that the judgment is judged.

Being ranked behind him will make people feel that Zhuyu is in front.

The performance of these two positions is easier to be compared.

"baffling."

Tsushima Sora watched him play riddles, glared at him, and continued walking.

The second group is already performing and it will be their turn soon.

"Do you know any players?"

Seeing their departure, Miki Shiraha, who was sitting next to him, was very surprised.

"We met in the locker room just now. He provoked me, saying that I was a thin monkey and vulnerable. I wrestled with him, and he was crushed by me."

The opportunity was just right, and Kurosawa also told her what happened just now.

"Senior, your figure is too deceptive..."

Miki Shiraha couldn't help sighing when she heard the situation.

Kurosawa-senpai's figure is really thin when dressed, and fleshy when undressed... Those refined muscles are really super sexy.

Not long after, the host's voice came into the player channel:

"The contestants in the third group are Ayako Takemi and Sora Tsushima."

(End of this chapter)