❝You want the best. The first place. The gold medal. What if under all the layers I am not golden enough for you.❞
Somewhere along the lines, Minako Saito lost the gold that followed her name. She was supposed to be their gilded girl, the hopeful...
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𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍. 𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐃 And There You Stood
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EVERY ATHLETE, WHETHER THEY ADMIT it or not, is superstitious. For many, it means having an unbreakable routine before every competition or game. While it may not guarantee a successful win, it eases the individual to know that they have control in one aspect of the day and that they're working hard to achieve their goals. Minako wasn't severely superstitious like many of her fellow skaters were. She's seen girls meticulously plan out every second of their day because they believe breaking their routine means a chance of slipping up. For example, Minako's pretty sure that Lisette Boucher is always the last skater to leave the rink after the practice session before the actual competition starts. And while Minako could easily make fun of the skater for being so superstitious, she knew she had a few superstitions of her own that others would mercilessly mock her over. She knows she's good enough with or without these rituals, but it's a risk not worth taking in her eyes.
One of them was her need to listen to classical music the day of the competition. Minako's family knew better than to try to indulge her in a conversation and simply let her be in silence. Basile didn't even bat an eye as his middle child sat down at the table for breakfast and ate in silence. Even Kyoga who hasn't witnessed Minako's routine in a long time kept quiet as Minako readied herself. But no one could ignore how different today was and how tense the atmosphere was. Because as much as they tried their best to let Minako get mentally prepared, they were also waiting for the pin to drop and having everything break.
