Ilya Malinin/ 1.05

Ilya Malinin pushed open the heavy glass door, and a bell chimed melodically overhead. Inside, it was quiet, smelling of freshly ground beans and vanilla.

He took off his black 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 picking a 15-euro item from the menu, but the words caught in his throat.

She was standing behind the counter. Black hair carelessly gathered in a bun, though a couple of stray strands had escaped and fell against her cheek as she leaned over the espresso machine; warm blue eyes that looked at the world with a slight twinkle, and a small mole just above her lips. Her white shirt was rolled up to the elbows, revealing wrists that 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 down for Ilya. He felt not like an Olympic champion, but like a clumsy teenager stepping onto the ice for the first time.

"Buongiorno!" her voice sounded soft, with an Italian lyricism. "What can I prepare for you?"

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

"I..." he stammered, swallowing. "Give me something. The most complex thing. Something where you take a risk, you do it—and it's either genius or a failure. You know, like my quad axel."

She smiled, and that smile made something flip inside him.

"So, a caffè quadrupio?" she winked, playing with his nickname. "I'll make you a shakerato with citrus foam. It requires the perfect temperature and precise rhythm. If I'm off by half a second, it turns bitter." she did everything and handed him the coffee

Ilya Malinin is an American figure skater known as the "Quad God." Here is a brief description of his appearance and main achievements.

Appearance:

· Hair: His "trademark" was medium-length, curly blonde hair with a part. However, before the 2026 World Championships, he got a short haircut, which became fresher and more disciplined.