Katsuki Yuuri is at a crossroads after suffering a miserable defeat at the Grand Prix Finals. Uncertain whether to retire or to continue, Yuuri holes up in his family home. However, a chance circumstance causes him to catch the eye of five-time world champion Victor Nikiforov...

The two Yuris are to face off in Hot Springs on Ice. where they will each debut a short program choreographed by Victor—one to Eros, and one to Agape. Victor claims he will do whatever the winner wants, but...

It is time for Yuuri's first competition of the season, but Victor's the center of attention as his first competition as a coach. Already anxious, Yuri's nerves don't get a break when Minami Kenjirou, the skater who beat Yuri at last year's nationals, confronts him...

Having finished the short program in first place—a first-time feat—Yuuri falters under the massive pressure. Can his fragile heart withstand Victor's roughshod intervention?