Tokyo's most affectionate - #559 - Chapter 540 The game begins

The arm wrestling episode delayed them for a few minutes.

After Kurosawa Hikaru walked out of the locker room, he soon met Miki Shiraha.

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

There were still 80 minutes before the start of the competition.

During this period, they also needed to do warm-up exercises, put on skates, and practice before the start of the competition.

The scoring method for pair skating is very similar to that for single skating, but the consistency of the two people must be taken into consideration.

The first day is the short program, each set includes 8 movements, and the whole set of movements must not exceed 2 minutes and 40 seconds. The music is self-selected, and each movement is only allowed to be performed once. Additional movements will be deducted.

The second day is free skating, with self-selected music and self-composed routines, which must be completed within 4 minutes and 30 seconds, including single and double movements.

The evaluation of the competition ranking is a comprehensive calculation, that is, the sum of the results of the two days.

The choice of competition music is very free, not limited to pure music, and vocals can also be selected, but the requirements for the selection of tracks are high quality and meet certain standards.

When choosing songs, it is best for players to avoid the same songs as those of other players in the same competition… whoever is not good will be embarrassed.

Even if they are not in the same competition, many popular songs can be easily compared because many professional players have performed them.

If you are confident in your own ability, you can also choose popular songs or classic songs.

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

“Woooooo!”

With their arrival, the ice rink was boiling, and even screams were heard.

“It’s really the princess, she’s back.”

“Princess, welcome back!”

“The princess is participating again… Is she going to make a comeback? But why is it pairs skating?”

“Who is the player competing with her?”

During the change of clothes, the audience who had entered the venue a long time ago had already heard the news that the figure skating princess appeared. Now they saw it with their own eyes and were extremely surprised.

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

Miki Shiraha had been away from the competition for many years and gradually faded out of the public’s view, but when she reappeared, the memories and admiration of the past were awakened in an instant.

In just a moment, she seemed to be working day and night and became the focus of the whole audience.

“Didn’t the princess say that she was seriously injured and missed the competition?”

“How is her injury?”

Many eyes were focused on one person, and many people wanted to find out how her injury was recovering.

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

“The injury was so serious that she could no longer continue to insist on single skating, and was forced to retire due to injury. As a result, she disappeared for a few years and turned to pair skating. What does this mean?”

“Does she think that she has an old injury and can’t skate in singles, but can skate in pairs.”

“What a joke, is she looking down on pair skating?”

“Is there really anyone who thinks that single skating is more difficult than pair skating?”

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

Girls are jealous by nature. No one can remain calm when they see other girls are more successful than themselves.

What’s more, Miki Shiraha was once a single skater. This position made the skaters who were just staring at each other on the ice rink all share the same hatred and face the enemy together.

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

Pair skating stands at the top of the contempt chain, looking down on other events.

Because many movements of pair skating are more dangerous than single skating. If you are not careful, it is common to get injured.

Danger equals high difficulty, which is an undeniable fact.

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

Obviously, this is the case, but a single skater suddenly switched to pair skating, and it was not a normal career change, 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 has long been accustomed to the spotlight, but this time is different from before. It is obvious that the atmosphere on the ice rink has changed.

The players who were practicing before the game were all looking at her. Their eyes were not curious, but angry, disdainful, and annoyed.

Even more, some male players looked at her unfriendly… as if she had offended everyone.

She could vaguely guess the truth…

“There’s nothing I can do. You’re too beautiful.”

Kurosawa Hikaru had a strong hearing ability and heard the words of some players, but he didn’t point it out, but smiled.

He didn’t comment on which one was more difficult, single skating or pair skating… because to him, both were very simple.

As for whether Bai Yu was looking down on pair skating in everyone’s opinion, this was a completely forced accusation and was unfounded.

As a figure skater, Bai Yu knew very well that the four events of figure skating had their own difficulties.

“Let’s do a warm-up.”

Miki Bai Yu found that he didn’t care about everyone’s hostility, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, so he suggested.

“Okay.”

Kurosawa Hikaru was participating in a figure skating competition for the first time. Facing her, a veteran on the field, he naturally respected her.

After that, they found an empty space under the ice rink, laid out their yoga mats, and started doing warm-up exercises.

Not long after, a female reporter and a photographer arrived at the scene.

“It’s really Miki. He actually participated in the competition.”

In the audience, the female reporter followed everyone’s sight and found Miki Baiyu, and was very surprised.

“I saw her practicing pair skating with others at the Gaien Skating Rink before, so I should have guessed it. They skate so well, it’s impossible for them to just play around as amateurs. They definitely plan to participate in the competition.”

The photographer noticed this and said.

“What a missed opportunity…”

The female reporter felt very sorry.

In fact, she had heard the news before and had been to the Gaien Skating Rink. She did see Miki, but she didn’t go to interview him.

“There’s nothing we can do. Coach Miki has said that she hopes everyone won’t disturb her daughter’s life… She hasn’t come back, so we can’t force an interview.”

As a man, the photographer was more open-minded and didn’t feel it was a pity.

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

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

If they offend Coach Miki, it will be difficult to get along in the industry… If they offend her, it will be difficult for them to interview those famous players.

This situation applies to any reporter team.

“After she goes on stage, we will go to the player’s entrance and interview her as soon as possible.”

The female reporter nodded slightly and made a decision quickly.

Miki has not returned to the competition yet, but is just skating and practicing alone in private. It is really difficult for them to disturb you.

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

She knew very well that even if Miki participated in this competition in the Kanto region instead of a well-known competition, it would definitely bring considerable attention to this competition.

In fact, there are very few first-line professional players participating in such small competitions. Most of them are third- and fourth-line professional players and amateur players.

For such competitions, the organizers invite first-line professional players to perform, which is already the maximum publicity.

It is basically impossible for the audience to expect to see a strong confrontation in such competitions. It is purely for the entertainment of ice fans.

That’s exactly why Miki Shiraha performed well or poorly today. No matter what she did, it would be reported.

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

Although Miki Shiraha had aroused public anger, there were many eyes watching on the ice rink at this time, and no one would be stupid enough to trip others up in such a fair and aboveboard situation.

During the practice stage, Kurosawa Hikaru and Miki Shiraha were both practicing some basic movements to further warm up.

After practicing for an hour, all the players left the ice rink because the organizer’s staff had to clear and refill the ice.

“I thought they were very good, but this is the extent?”

“I am better than her at my amateur level.”

They left the ice rink one after another. The other players were still a little nervous, but when they saw that they ended like this and did not do anything eye-catching throughout the whole process, they were relieved and some people found it funny.

However, not everyone had this idea.

For example, the judges who had not officially appeared on the ice, and the reporters.

“Masters… Where did Miki find his partner? So amazing.”

The female reporter watched the pair leave the stage in amazement.

Perhaps the practice this time was very basic, without any difficult moves.

But even so, as a sports reporter, she could still see that Miki’s posture and dance steps were beautiful, graceful and smooth, and graceful.

What surprised her was that Kurosawa Hikaru’s movements…were clean, neat, graceful and natural, like a nobleman on ice.

“This male player is also worth paying attention to.”

The photographer also saw the trick and reminded.

Based on basic practice alone, no one could tell how strong Miki Shiraha and Kurosawa Hikaru are, but it is certain that their lower limit is not low, and they are definitely not ordinary 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 draw results have come out. You will be on stage in the fourth group. There are 20 minutes left before the start of the game. Please be ready.”

In fact, the draw results will be automatically sent to the players’ mobile phones.

But you can’t carry anything in your skating uniforms, and your mobile phone is likely to be left in the locker room, so you need to notify each one one by one.

“Thank you.”

Miki Shiraha nodded slightly and responded politely.

After the matter was settled, the staff member turned around and left, holding the tablet to find other players.

“The fourth group?”

Kurosawa Hikaru couldn’t help but mutter to himself when he learned the result.

“What’s wrong? Do you think it’s too early to go on stage?”

Seeing his reaction, Miki Shiraha couldn’t help but be curious.

“We’re on stage so soon, isn’t it pitiful for the group behind us?”

Kurosawa Hikaru shook his head and smiled.

“Pitiable?”

Miki Shiraha was stunned when he heard this.

“Seeing how great our performance was, their mentality collapsed.”

Kurosawa Hikaru said something when he found out that she didn’t understand.

Although it was his first time participating in the competition, he firmly believed that with his own strength, he would win the championship of such a 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 rolled his eyes at him.

“I never underestimate my opponents, but I am better at seeing my own strength clearly.”

Kurosawa Hikaru shrugged. He also knew that it was not a good habit to underestimate the enemy, but he was very confident.

This is true whether it is for himself, Bai Yu, or their combination.

20 minutes is a short time. After a long period of practice and warm-up before the game, the players need to change shoes, wipe sweat, replenish water, go to the toilet, and adjust their condition after taking a break.

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

The skates under their feet have hard plastic protective covers on the ice blades to facilitate walking on land during the last part of the journey before going on the field.

Because this was a small competition, although many people knew Miki Baiyu, no one had dealt with her before, so no one came over to talk to her.

As for Hikaru Kurosawa… Because of the incident in the locker room, many people know that his name is Hikaru Kurosawa, but they still know very little about him.

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

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

Pre-match speeches usually have little nutrition and mainly convey some positive words.

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

However, the players who come to participate in this kind of competition do not have much resume. They mainly introduce the city from which they come.

As the pleasant pure music sounded, the first group of contestants began to perform.

The players who are still backstage can see the performance of the players on the field through the one-way see-through glass.

Because he was unfamiliar with the place and had never met these people before, Kurosawa’s viewing experience was quite ordinary and he had no reaction.

Although the strength of this pair of players is pretty good, their cooperation is quite tacit, and they don’t make too many mistakes.

But seeing this performance, he only had one thought in his mind, and that was, “If I can’t win the championship in this level of competition, I will twist off my head and use it as a ball.”

The performance of the first group ended quickly, because it was not a famous contestant. The appearance, introduction, short program of 2 minutes and 40 seconds, plus the bow and exit at the end of the performance, would not exceed 6 minutes in total.

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

Thankfully, he was introduced in the fourth group and didn’t have to wait too long.

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

This acquaintance, tall and strong, was surprisingly Sora Tsushima, who had just lost to him in an arm wrestling match.

Next to him is a beautiful woman in her 20s with a graceful figure and beautiful appearance.

“Are you the third group to appear?”

As they walked past, Kurosawa Hikaru suddenly said.

“So what?”

Tsushima Sora’s skates were covered with hard plastic protective covers and he walked very slowly. He was already particularly concerned about Kurosawa Hikaru, so he was very unhappy when he heard his voice.

“You’re out of luck.”

After confirming that it was really him, Kurosawa Hikaru couldn’t help but sigh.

“What’s the meaning?”

Tsushima Sora didn’t understand what he meant.

“come on.”

Kurosawa Hikaru didn’t speak too bluntly, he just smiled.

The players before and after him were definitely the most unlucky in today’s game.

Being in front of him will make people feel superior.

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

The performance of these two positions is easier to compare.

“baffling.”

Tsushima Sora looked at him playing riddles, glared at him, and continued walking forward.

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

“Do you know any other players?”

Seeing them leaving, Miki Baiyu who was sitting next to him was very surprised.

“I just met in the locker room. He provoked me and said I was a skinny monkey and vulnerable. I arm-wrestled with him and he was crushed by me.”

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

“Senior, your figure is too deceptive…”

Miki Baiyu couldn’t help but sigh when he learned about the situation.

Kurosawa-senpai’s figure is really slim when dressed, but sexy when undressed… Those refined muscles are really super sexy.

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

“The players in the third group are Takemi Ayako and Tsushima Sora.”