Medalist follows Inori Yuitsuki, a young figure skater whose career has stalled at the beginner level, and Tsukasa Akeuraji, a former skater turned coach who sees her potential. Together, they aim to climb the competitive world of figure skating, overcoming technical challenges, fierce rivals, and self-doubt. Readers enjoy it for the deep emotional bond between coach and athlete, the realistic depiction of the sport’s grueling demands, and the inspiring underdog story of someone fighting to prove they belong at the top.