In episode 7 of Welcome to the Ballroom (titled ), the story moves into its first major competitive arc as Tatara Fujita and Mako Akagi enter the Tenpei Cup to face off against Gaju Akagi and Shizuku Hanaoka. Episode Summary
: A major twist occurs with the arrival of Marisa Hyodo , a celebrity judge of Russian descent and mother to Kiyoharu Hyodo. She brings a half-asleep Kiyoharu with her, adding immense pressure as he witnesses Shizuku dancing with a new partner. Ballroom e Youkoso Episode 7
: During the Quickstep round, a high-speed collision occurs between the two main pairs. This moment serves to break Gaju’s air of invincibility in Tatara’s eyes. In episode 7 of Welcome to the Ballroom