Welcome to the ballroom

Tatara Fujita has barely stepped into the world of dancesport, but now finds himself literally pushed onto the stage of competitive dance as an emergency stand-in for the suddenly-absent dancer Hyodo. On one hand, this means he'll get to dance with the beautiful Shizuka--but on the other, both Shizuka and Hyodo's chances of winning the Mikasanomiya Cup are in Tatara's hands! Will his waltz be enough?

Through luck, persistence, and sheer nerve, Tatara Fujita and his new partner Mako Akagi have made it to the final round of their first competition togetherthe Tenpei Cup. They may have proven that they have what it takes to dance competitively, but do they have what it takes to win? Makos arrogant older brother Gaju is determined to beat them and prove that they dont, and between his skill and his partner Shizukus poise and talent, he might be right....

Tatara's education as a competitive dancer continues! He's learned a lot in a short amount of time, but his lack of experience as a leader is finally catching up with him. In some ways, Chinatsu is the perfect partner for him, but her own background in dance may make it difficult for them to function as a pair. The world of dance will not wait--the clock is ticking, and if the two can't learn how to move together, their future success in dancesport...

At the invitation of their instructor Marisa, Tatara and Chinatsu go to Karuizawa as a pair for an intensive training camp. But even as his relationship with Chinatsu worsens, Tatara gets an ultimatum from Marisa: He must win. The Tokyo Metropolitan Dancesport Tournament is about to begin, and with the couple's future on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher!