Episode Title:
Morning Arrives
Episode Description:
Inori prepares to take the level six Badge Test. She encounters Hikaru on the way to the testing site and promises she will pass the test so she can compete against her in the Nationals, to Hikaru's delight. She and Tsukasa also meet Rioh and Shinichiro, with the latter thanking Tsukasa for helping Rioh achieve a breakthrough in his training. During the actual test, Inori reflects on how she was one year ago, and accepts that even though she was weak in the past, she is resolved to becoming a better skater in the future. Rioh also takes part in the test and manages to complete his program, much to his surprise. As the judges announce the test results, Inori begins to have a panic attack but is calmed down by Rioh before they both learn they have passed. Afterwards, Inori declares to herself that she will surpass and defeat her friends and rivals to win the gold medal.
