Junior Camp, Side B (Japanese: ジュニア合宿サイドB Junia Gasshuku Saido B) is the seventh Short Program chapter of the Medalist manga. It was originally released in the April 2024 issue of the Afternoon magazine as "Short Program 7," but was renumbered when collected into a tankobon volume.
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At the Osaka camp, Inori misreads her schedule and accidentally joins the boys' class. Rioh has to point out to her that her group is supposed to be out running, and she is scolded by the coach for running late. During subsequent sessions, the other girls frequently help Inori, which leaves her feeling insecure until ice time finally comes up.
At night, Inori sleeps alone in her hotel room. She finds herself wanting to talk to Nozomi, but at the same time fears being too dependent. She instead visits Hitomi's room, where they share some tea. When Inori confides these insecurities in her, Hitomi reassures her, saying that children need plenty of memories of being cared for in order to grow up. She welcomes Inori to come to her for private talks if she doesn't want Tsukasa to see her as a child, promising to keep it a secret between them.