Amahane Shiratori's AiCon Performance: Stage 23

* Performer: Amahane Shiratori
* Episode: 18
* Song: Figure Skating Showcase & Fortune・Carat
* Stage: Observatory
* Appeal: Inoubliable Grace
* Outfit: Pure Serenity Coord

## Before Performance

Seeing the number of people gathering to see the idols perform, she was quite happy. As one of the oldest in Noble Herz, she couldn't disappoint anyone, not even herself. Amahane was quite pressured, but that's what motivates her to work harder than anyone else to polish her skills. As Amahane prepared something special - a figure skating performance, she was still a bit nervous about it, as she hasn't been doing competitive figure skating for so long. She warmed up her voice while she stretched her legs.

Moments before Amahane was called to get ready, she quickly tweeted something on her Kirakratter. "I'll show you the grace and flow that no other idols can do, but figure skaters." It perhaps wasn't for her supporters, but for herself. It's the thing that sets her different from others, figure skating. She ran to Heaven's Gate, convinced that she'll do better than expected. Smiling at her rare cards from Spiritual Ange, a new less well-known brand, she couldn't wait to wear them at her performance!

*"Amahane Shiratori, opening the heavenly gate of Aikatsu!"*

## Performances

* Figure Skating Showcase
* Performance

**Performance**

Amahane glided out of the Heaven Gate with her ice skates. As an professional skater, the first thing to do on stage is to calm down and focus. Distinctive than any other stages of Aicon so far, the audience pondered. The Vigilant Argine Class idol didn't care much to see the reactions of the audience, but perceive one crystal clear fact : they're gonna leave this stage in awe and admiration of the sudden rise of the skater idol. A golden ray of light shone on her as she posed for her first ever performance after a year of hiatus.

The music isn't strong and loud, but gentle and melodious, just like Amahane's movements. Her dress glimmered, being the brightest star in the dark sky. At the start of the performance, it was just her dancing with her soul on ice, expressing herself with the dynamics of the music. Although the start of the routine may look simple, her moves are detailed and nicely executed, emphasizing power during crescendos and softening with elegance as the music gradually fades.

Amahane did her first combination spin, and one of those was doing an attitude while spinning. As the music turned into a happy mood, she extended her right leg behind and started gliding backward. It looked natural as if she was meant to be on the ice. Both she and her skates moved fluidly. Like a feather, Ayaka landed after doing a small jump with her hands extended. Amahane held out her hand as she did an arabesque, pretending to be a graceful swan. Soon after, she glided across the ice with ease and grace. Amahane felt free like a bird out of a cage, exploring the unknown that couldn't be seen inside a cage.

At the last climax, she did her signature move: a camel spin that continued with a combination spin, along with her emotions. As the music ends, the moves become lighter and softer. Amahane then ended the dance, with a slight smile on her face.

Amahane may not have the best techniques as a figure ice skater, but have the grace, flow, and artistry on ice, which made her ice skating so mesmerizing to watch. She had always believed that what makes a figure skating showcase beautiful is never about impressing the audience with your superb techniques, but the elegance, emotion, and lightness that are expressed. "Dance is to express, not to impress," she said as she finished with her last pose. The light darkens, and Amahane walked to her next position to start her real performance.

 Hisondeiru (In Your Heart) mada nemutteru (In Your Mind)

Demo kitto aru kirameki (Inner Shine)

*Amahane did a Grand battement jete. Starting to skate as she extend her hands, the floor rippled as she went.*

 Hikaridasu shunkan wa mirai no kizashi wa

Hora sotto kimi wo matteru

 "Watashi no ... (honto no) kagayaki wa doko nano?"

You Know daijōbu

*Her individual aura appeared. It first consists of small transparent white and sky blue multi-pointed stars and glitter, along with an ice blue glow covering her.*

 Samayoi no mukōgawa mezame no hi ga kuru no

*Amahane was proud of herself for hitting that high note, which she put in so much effort to make that happen. "It was quite decent", she thought and smiled.*

*The floor gradually turned into crystal pink, and the stage darkens into a faded pink color. Amahane's expression is confident, ready to blast the stage. Two swans eventually joined her, with blue and white glowing feathers and sparkle exploding and flying all over the stage.*

 Kanarazu Find Out Precious

Yurugina ī takaramono wo mitsuke daseru

Sō, sekai ni hitotsu dake no

Kanōsei wo himeta Jewel

Shinjite

Mabayui yume yadoru

Fōchun・karatto

*Amahane performed her special appeal: Inoubliable Grace. In the unilluminated night sky, Amahane glided on the frozen ice, then jumped up to do a triple axel. With her power, she leaped for an arabesque as Amahane spread her pure white wings.*

 Find Out Precious

Yurugina ī takaramono wa soko ni aru no

Sō, sekai ni hitotsu dake no

Kanōsei wo himeta Jewel

Shinjite

Mabayui yume kimi no

Fōchun・karatto

*After the chorus, quickly joined the dance break, one of her favorite parts of the song. The feathers gradually disappear, only leaving her and her movements.*

 (Hajimari wo daiteru) (Kimi no Fortune Carat)

(Hajimari wo shitteru) (Kimi no Fortune Carat)

*As the music slows down, her movements became slower and softer. She ended her final pose, closing her eyes as she enjoy the applause of the audience.*