The two Yuris begin to choreograph their free skate programs at their respective rinks. In Japan, Yuuri feels hesitant to pursue what it means to be uniquely him, but he begins to untangle his past by talking to Victor.

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?

Now armed with the light of love on his finger along with Victor, Yuuri goes for the gold in the Grand Prix Final as the chosen six competitors clash in the short program.