Overview Gallery
Once a prince of figure skating, he was forced to retire after he got hurt in a ploy by his senior. He keeps trying to earn money in order to train a talented skater for competitions. He wants to show everyone that talent can triumph over underhanded tactics. He may seem rather cold and obstinate, but he's actually very softhearted and expresses his concern rather awkwardly.
Honda Itsuki is a Dancing On Ice Companion.
Profile[]
Interests[]
Figure skating, earning money
Lantern quotes[]
| When Interacting |
|---|
| "Sorrow doesn't suit you, Alina. Don't doubt yourself just because of such a trivial matter." |
| "Every athlete has to fall down at some point. Aren't you going to get up after taking a fall? Don't disappoint me, Alina." |
| "There's no sportsmanship on the skating rink these days. There are underhanded tactics everywhere. It's enough to make anyone despair." |
| Upon Receiving a Preferred Gift* |
| "You have pretty good taste. This is a fine present." |
| "I do like this present, but I won't let you off early. Keep practicing." |
| Upon Receiving a Non-Preferred Gift* |
| "Don't waste your time on such frivolous things. Put it down and go train." |
| "Is this the reason why you've been arriving late to practice? it's a little crude, but accept it anyway." |
| After Using All Interactions Attempts |
| "Alina it's time to train. Let's put a stop to idle chat." |
*If you give gifts in batches and the total is 20 affection points or more, even if they are 1-star gifts and the traits do not match, the Companions will still show that they liked the gifts and say a quote of appreciation.
Gameplay[]
Gift Guide[]
Honda Itsuki likes gifts that have the traits 
and 
.
| Gift Name | Affection Points | Recipe |
|---|---|---|
Eternal Snowflake 
|
90 | Water  +  Arcane Essence
|
The Birth of Venus 
|
75 | Fabric  +  Dye
|
Ancient Hourglass 
|
75 | Arcane Essence + Arcane Essence
|
Goodwill Gifts[]
| Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| 2 | 20 
|
| 3 | Blueprint: Deep Breath |
| 4 | 30
|
| 5 | Blueprint: Passage's Significance Character Relic |
| 6 | 50 1 Character Relic Shard |
| 7 | 5 Parven's Mementos  1 Character Relic Shard |
| 8 | 5 Maud's Gratitude  1 Character Relic Shard |
| 9 | 300 1 Character Relic Shard |
| 10 | 1,000 1 Character Relic Shard |
Letters[]
First Letter
Alina
I hope you're not startled when you receive this letter. Nastia heard that you've hit a bottleneck in your training, and that you haven't been able to make any progress. She's worried about you and has asked me to write to you. Every figure skater hits a bottleneck at some point in their career, so you shouldn't worry about it too much. You're not usually a worrier.
I'm reminded of my own past. When I hit a bottleneck, I was depressed for a long time. I even believed that I couldn't progress any further. I stopped training and attended some classes at a musical academy for a week. When I returned to the skating rink in a relaxed state of mind, I managed to solve all my problems.
Forcing yourself doesn't result in any progress. If the sport is tormenting you, you need to slow down and think about what made you take up figure skating in the first place. If my words are of any help, please remember to write back to Nastia. She is worried about you.
Honda Itsuki
Second Letter
Alina
I went to look for you at the skating rink a few times because I wanted to talk to you. But you've been in a bad mood lately, and you're distracted during training. I know you're affected by the internet trails who made fun of your participation in the seniors citizens' competition.
However, every competition is worthy of respect, no matter who your opponents are. Your careful preparation and perfect execution represent the respect you have for every competition, and I believe that all the spectators feel the same way. So don't take those insults to heart. It's those internet trolls who should be ashamed of their behavior, not you.
This competition was simply a chance for you to get used to the feeling of competing again. Your true goal is much higher than this. I don't want you to remain so dispirited just because of what people are saying. You should know that one day your action will prove that their comments are baseless.
I hope you'll be back to your usual confident self when I see you at the rink tomorrow, Alina.
Your friend, Honda Itsuki
Third Letter
Dear Alina
I guess you're sick of hearing people congratulate you about the championship now. You've succeeded, and you've proved your worth.
When Marowit gave you that offer, I was afraid that you'd be swayed by circumstances, because that was how I was manipulated into leaving the world of figure skating. I am deeply sorry for not trusting you before. You are a figure skater worthy of the utmost respect, and you have given me new hope.
Defeating Marowit is only a temporary victory. Unscrupulous people won't vanish from the scene, and there may be more Valerias and Vodniks in the future. But as long as ethical athletes like you exist in the world of figure skating, I believe the cheaters will never win.
Today your performance has touched the hearts of many figure skaters, and planted a seed of hope in their hearts. You will become a role model for them, and we shall nurture that seed into a flourishing tree. I am looking forward to the future, Alina.
Honda
Character Relic[]
Honda Itsuki's Relic is the Figure Skates. Starting at Goodwill Lv. 5, you will receive a copy of his relic/shard every time his Goodwill levels up.
Expand to see Relic info.
Figure Skates
Rarity: 
Scene Tag: 
Style: 
- Level 1 Style Scores: 273
- Style Scores will increase by 22 points each time the level is raised
Skill: Charismatic Dance
- Add 2.4% to the base score of Warm and Perky items
- This percentage will rise when players "Enhance Skill"
- When wearing clothing items that have Warm and Perky attributes, the base score for corresponding tags increases by 1.6%
- This percentage will rise when players "Enhance Skill"
Awaken: Awakening will increase both Style Scores by 1,300 points
Description: The dancer glides to the beautiful music, and Honda bows to the audience from the ice. Flowers and gifts shower the once-brilliant figure skating star.
Chapter Appearances[]
| Disclaimer: The following section contains spoilers for Dancing On Ice. Please proceed with caution. |
The following lists show all the stages in which Honda Itsuki appears, but do not detail what happens. This section could be considered a minor spoiler, so proceed with caution.
Chapter 1 (TBA)
Chapter 2 (TBA)
Trivia[]
- Honda is 27 years old, and is 175cm tall in height.
- According to the author, he was originally planned to be 34 years old, but this eventually changed to the age of 27 in the finalized plot.
- Honda likes American whiskey for its full-bodied taste.
- Although his name is in Japanese, Honda's nationality is Russian.
- According to Illusions On Ice: 1-5 Crisis, his family had used to call him "Oliver" when he was younger.
- Vodnik had struggled with pronouncing his birth name correctly, often calling him "Isky" instead.
- Based on the Mirage Forest's Gossip Column, Honda was likely to be seven years old when he left Russia with his mother twenty years ago.
- His parents had met while she was skating for a club, and his father was the team physician at that time.
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