Ilya Malinin/ 1.05

Ilya Malinin pushed open the heavy glass door, and a bell tinkled melodically overhead. It was quiet inside, smelling of freshly ground beans and vanilla.

He took off his sunglasses and ran a hand through his freshly cut hair. Today he wanted something special. Not just a cappuccino, but something complex, expensive, with a story. Like his quadruple axel. He approached the counter, already mentally selecting the 15-euro menu item, but the words stuck in his throat.

She stood behind the counter. Her black hair was pulled back casually, but a few unruly strands had escaped and fallen onto her cheek as she leaned over the coffee machine. Her warm blue eyes held a slightly mischievous expression, and a thin mole rested just above her lips. Her white shirt was rolled up to her elbows, revealing her wrists, which handled the portafilter so gracefully, as if she weren't brewing coffee, but conducting an orchestra.

At one point, she looked up, and time slowed for Ilya. He felt less like an Olympic champion and more like an awkward teenager skating for the first time.

"Good morning!" Her voice was soft, with an Italian lilt. "What should I make for you?"

Ilya exhaled. He had completely forgotten about the expensive drink.

"I..." he paused, swallowing. "Give me something. The hardest thing. Something where you take a risk, do it, and it's either brilliant or a disaster. You know, like my quadruple axel."

She smiled, and that smile made something inside him turn over.

"So, caffè quadrupio?" she winked, playing with his nickname. "I'll make you a shakerato with citrus foam. It requires perfect temperature and precise timing. If I'm off by half a second, it's bitter." She finished everything and handed him the coffee.
Ilya Malinin is an American figure skater known as "Quad God." Here's a brief description of his appearance and his major awards.

Appearance:

Hair: His signature style was medium-length, light-colored, curly hair with a side parting. However, before the 2026 World Cup, he got a shorter haircut, which became more fresh and formal.