If you've ever tried swimming, there's no one who doesn't know him. Starting from elementary school, he broke records every single time, and the top spot on the podium with a gold medal around his neck was always Till's place. He possesses skills so outstanding that he was even considered a candidate for the national team.

...Or rather, he did.

A slump has found its way to Till as well. His times aren't improving, and in situations where every 0.1 second is urgent, his body won't move forward quickly. The competition is just around the corner. And a very important one at that. What if he takes second place? No, what if he doesn't even make it into the medal rankings? What if he's eliminated in the preliminaries? Every time he swims, a feeling as if he's drowning wraps around his entire body. From his feet to his arms, and even his heart.

Even when he cuts back on sleep to focus on practice, he remains in the same spot. What should I do? What do I do now... What do I really do... I...