Lima was born in the family of musicians; her mother a worldwide opera diva and her father a famous violinist. Lima’s dream of becoming a professional violinist, like her father before his death, was shattered after the car accident. But faith brought her to the world of opera… and to eventually become a famous diva, and face up to her mother, whom has never shown her love towards her daughter. (Source: xkazemg)

Jewel-like stories of love by Yamu Ono Nicole, who greatly admired the top dancer Tony from the Jeffreys Ballet Company, will dance with him in his masterpiece "Adagio." A collection of short stories selected by the author herself. (Source: Kadokawa, translated) Included stories: 1. **Adagio** (アダージオ) 2. **Romantic Blue Illumination** (ロマンティカル・ブルー・イルミネーション) 3. **Kinpika Fantasia No.9** (キンピカファンタジアNo.9) 4. **Sugar Baby Salty Dog** (シュガーベイビーソルティードッグ) 5. **Bubble Gum Song** (バブルガムソング) 6. **Kanashi Gari ya no Shoujo no Tame ni** (悲しがりやの少女のために) 7. **Afternoon Tea** (アフタヌーンティ)

Michelle is passionate about ballet but belongs to a poor family that can not afford the Academy of Dance. However, a prima ballerina who takes a liking to Michelle decides to help: Oriella Siorella. Michelle sees her benefactress as an idol and aspires to be like her but is shocked when Siorella falls from grace when a new dancer arrives, named Olivia Ann. The series narrate Michelle's pursuit in her passion, dance, and the entertainment world in Italy. (Source: shoujoinitalia.net)

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The road I chose, the road I chose for happiness. Two lives of two primas. And two forms of happiness. A story of love, tears, hope and courage

From xkazemg: Satuki’s father was once the nation’s favourite jockey. After she witnessed her father’s accident in the midst of the national horse racing, Satsuki was determined to be a great jockey just as her father has been. But first she would need to gain an acceptance at the National Jockey Academy, traditionally a boys-only academy. Above all, she would need her father’s approval to become the first ever female jockey…

Quinn is ready to perform as a prima ballerina.

A young man who loves classical music and meets Tina, who aims to become a pianist. He was a popular rock star Leo. What Leo did to make Tina, who has a prejudice against rock music, know about rock music ...! ??

Jingo who likes mountains. Sayoko waits with anxiety about when she will be the victim of the mountain ... but you haven't left the mountain. Frustrating feelings ...