Introduction: Chapter 1: The Final MinuteRen Itou, Seiryuu High’s star forward, scores a game-winning goal in the regional semifinals—but a devastating knee injury ends his season and throws his future into doubt. Weeks later, while recovering and emotionally adrift, Ren is reassigned to assist the school’s figure skating program. There, he catches a glimpse of a mysterious skater gliding across the ice with haunting precision—and an unreadable expression. Though they haven’t spoken yet, something about her stops him cold. Ren’s world, once defined by motion and noise, is about to be changed by the quiet of the rink… and the girl who moves within it....