Ep 2. The Lonely Amazing Challenge

Sora is feeling the pressure to prove herself in Kaleido Stage after her less-than-perfect performance in the opening show. She's determined to be the best she can be and show that she belongs at the prestigious performing arts school. However, she finds herself facing an unexpected challenge when she's assigned to train with the demanding and difficult Mia Guillem, one of the top performers at Kaleido Stage.

Mia is a famous aerialist and is known for her incredible control and skill in the air. She takes her training seriously and expects nothing but the best from her partner. Sora is understandably nervous about working with Mia and is intimidated by her professionalism and experience. To make matters worse, Mia doesn't seem to be interested in partnering with someone so inexperienced, and brushes off Sora's attempts to connect with her.

Sora is determined to prove herself to Mia and the rest of Kaleido Stage, so she throws herself into her training. She practices day and night, trying to perfect her technique and impress Mia. But no matter what she does, she can't seem to make any progress. Mia is always demanding more, pushing Sora harder and harder, and pushing her to her physical and emotional limits.

Despite the hard work and dedication, Sora is feeling more and more isolated at Kaleido Stage. She misses her old life as a gymnast and is struggling to connect with the other performers. She feels like an outsider, like she doesn't quite belong. And with Mia pushing her to her limits, she feels more alone than ever.

Just when Sora is about to give up, she receives some unexpected help. Her roommate, Anna, offers her some words of encouragement and reminds her that she's not alone. Sora realizes that while Mia might be a difficult partner, she has other friends at Kaleido Stage who believe in her and support her.

With renewed determination, Sora returns to her training with Mia. This time, she's not just focused on impressing her partner, but on working together as a team. She starts to connect with Mia, both as a performer and as a person, and they slowly build up a level of trust and communication that allows them to create truly amazing performances.

In the end, Sora learns that while the challenge of Kaleido Stage can be difficult and overwhelming, it's also an opportunity to grow and learn. By working together with others and relying on the support of her friends, she's able to rise to the occasion and achieve her goals. And with her newfound confidence and skill, she's ready to take on even bigger and more challenging performances in the future.