Title

Pirouette into My Heart

Also known as: Jing Jiu, 经久, Youth Days, Salad Days, Ballerino, Danzando en tu corazón, 내 마음속에서 피루엣

by ShuiBian Jing, Liu Zang Tang

Score from AniList: 81/100finished3 volumes161 chapters

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Known as “the little swan” of his ballet studio, Shen has big dreams of leaving the humble farming town he grew up in and shooting to stardom. Though soft-spoken and timid, he meets his match in the stoic, wealthy, and equally as intense Jinyi, who pursues boxing next door. An unlikely pair, they cheer each other on and raise each other up through thick and thin. Determined to achieve their separate ambitions in the midst of their personal troubles, will their deep connection be strong enough to endure the journey and take flight? (Source: Tapas) Note: Includes 18 extra chapters.

Chapters available: 161
Type: Manhua

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4/5

A tender, sporting romance about two young men chasing separate dreams, a ballet dancer and a boxer, whose bond is tested by their personal troubles.

Pros

Heartfelt emotional bond
Vivid, dance-and-boxing detail
A complete 161-chapter run

Cons

Some personal troubles feel heavy
The pacing can feel long

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Pirouette into My Heart introduces Shen, known as the little swan of his ballet studio, who dreams of leaving his farming town to become a star. He is soft-spoken and timid, and he meets his match in Jinyi, a stoic and wealthy young man who pursues boxing next door. The unlikely pair cheer each other on and raise each other up through thick and thin. The premise is a tender, coming-of-age story built on two separate ambitions and a deepening connection.The series is at its most affecting in the quiet support the two leads give each other. The dance and boxing detail gives each character a distinct physical world, and their bond feels earned rather than rushed.The weaknesses are some personal troubles that feel heavy and a pace that can stretch over the long run. Readers who enjoy sincere, sports-tinged romance with a strong emotional core will find much to admire. Those wanting light comedy may find it weighty, though the bond is moving.