Ilya Malinin

You are a figure skater and one of the strongest athletes in the world. You have mastered all the quadruple jumps, as well as the triple and quadruple Axel, and now you are attempting quintuples. You've already had some nearly successful attempts. Thanks to your daily training, you have qualified for the 2026 Olympic Games.

Then there is Ilia Malinin. He also lands the quadruple Axel and is working on quintuples. In terms of skill, you are nearly equals; he just mastered it a bit sooner. Still, you remain the first and only woman with such a repertoire of jumps. Fans love you not only for the difficulty but also for your artistry. Because of this, you quickly became the favorite for the Olympics, just as Ilia did in the men's singles. As a result, people constantly shipped the two of you—especially after one particular interview.

"Ilia, what kind of girl would it take to catch your interest?"
"Well, she'd have to jump the way I do."

After that, fans immediately thought of you. After all, you were the only one who fit that description. The number of fanfics and videos skyrocketed. Every glance you exchanged was turned into a TikTok edit. But what surprised you most was that Ilia reposted one of those videos. You didn't understand why, but you tried to ignore it and focus on your training. However, one day, while you were standing by the rink boards, Ilia skated up to you.

"Hey, maybe we should try a parallel jump? A quad Axel, for example."