Welcome to the ice skating hell, everyone!

Being an obsessed fangirl I decided to write YOI fanfic (even though I already have enough on my plate) because why not? I got a lot of ideas and thought that it would be fun.

Everyone seems to be crazy about Vikturi. I'm no exception. But there are THREE main characters and a lot of people are leaving my precious grumpy kitten behind. That's another reason why I started to write this fic.

I'm an amateur and novice writer. Also, English is my secondary language so I would like to apologise for any spelling or grammar mistakes in advance.

Disclaimer: Sadly, I own nothing but my OC.

Free spirit. That's what I was and that's why I was standing here, on this street, in this country, Japan. An entire summer had passed since my graduation from high school, or gymnasium, if you want to be precise. Adulthood and all its responsibilities fell on me like an avalanche or a tidal wave and soon enough I had found myself drowning. It was time to continue studying in college or university. But I realised one thing - I have no future plan. No idea what I wanted to do with my life, what occupation or specialty I could use to make for a living.

So imagine a surprise on my parents' face when I announced my plans to go to The Country of Rising Sun and search for myself. It was something I made up on a whim, something, that was brought up by fangirl otaku side and strange fascination with Japanese culture, sparked by Geography classes that I had to attend since sixth or seventh grade. This idea was, most likely, doomed to fail epically, but my homecountry was always too small for me to unfold my wings fully. That's why it didn't took my parents long to deal with my newest ambition and help me to find a temporary but well-paid job. An autumn and a good part of winter went by working and saving money for a trip. Before I knew it, my belongings were packed and I was kissing my parents goodbye. Only a few tears were shed that day - they knew that sooner or later I will fly away.

Being from a small country in Eastern Europe, Lithuania, coming all the way here to Japan was without a doubt the biggest challenge in my life. Time difference, cultural shock and language barrier were the Big Three I dreaded the most. Luckily, I was more or less fluent in English and though my destination was relatively a small town, Hasetsu in Kyushu region, I could see signs in both Japanese and English. I figured it would be best to start slow before exploring Tokyo City - my ultimate goal. At first I was more like 'Go big or go home' but now... Let's say, my rational side took over, and just in time, because a sprawling monstrocity like Tokyo would have chewed and swollowed me up in no time. Not to mention, that after looking up Hasetsu on the Internet, I learned that it was very beautiful this time of a year...

A loud sigh escaped my lips. For someone who easily gets helplessly lost in a bigger mall, I was doing fairly well. I could read a map and ask locals if needed. Currently, I was walking around and looking for a place called Yu-topia, an inn of some sorts, famous for its hot springs and delicious homecooked meals. It was also one of a cheapest places around - a fact, that easily earned a plus in my book.

A tiring flight from Lithuania to Japan and hours of aimless wandering around did a number on my body and I leaned against a railing of some random bridge to rest a bit. It was empty except for a man who was peacefully fishing. Although it was still winter, the weather was surprisingly warm and I smiled slightly. It reminded me of last two winters back home when we only got a little bit of snow during Christmas and New Year, flowers blooming fully in February.

I took another look at a map, trying to memorise a way to an inn. I knew it was pointless due to my terrible sense of direction and uncollaborative memory but hope is a mother of all fools and that's why she's the last one to die.

"So, all I need to do is to go straight and then turn left?" I muttered to myself folding a map. "Sounds easy enough."

Passing local stores and other buildings I noticed a lot of posters of some black haired guy, doing a dramatic pose and being photoshoped between sakura trees. It was written in Japanese so I never bothered to stop by and take a closer look, but the amount of posters I saw while making my way through a town begged to differ. Apparently he was an ice skater and probably big news, because a lot of people would point at it and say something in Japanese, glowing with pride.

I shrugged a bit and continued walking. A few minutes later I reached tradicionally looking inn and mentally patted myself on a shoulder. Based on what I saw in Google Images this seems like a right place. Putting on a polite and warm smile to mask my nerves I took a step inside and looked around.

"Hello? Excuse me?" I called out praying that people working here would understand me.

"Yes, dear? " An elder woman with short hair and motherly smile greeted me warmly and I sighed in relief.

After renting a room and making a pleasant small talk with a woman, who is also the owner of this place, I made my way to a room that will be my living place for a time being. I wasn't sure just how long I will stay here but finding my own even temporar place would be cheaper than staying here.

Feeling too tired to think and plan my accommodations any further, I dropped my luggage on a floor. It was about 2pm and I had a few hours before dinner. After kicking off my shoes and taking off my leather jacket, I made myself comfortable on a bed and closed my eyes, finally letting myself to relax.

Five minutes in and I was out like a light.

It's short, I know, but this chapter serves as a prologue and introduction of some sorts, so I thought it unnecessary to make it very long. OC will meet one of the main characters in the next chapter. Guess who?:)

But I'll try to write longer chapters and update them faster.

The info I gave you about my OC is vague, but I don't like when we get to know every single little detail about character in a first pages. It really kills all the intrigue.

Please leave a review so I could know what parts I did right and what should I do differently.

See you in the next chapter!