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The company operates in the fragmented and highly competitive youth sports education market in Japan, which faces challenges from a declining birthrate and population. Its primary competitors are sports schools targeting elementary school children, who constitute approximately 87% of the company's members. The company distinguishes itself by offering sports coaching that rejects the victory-focused culture common in traditional youth sports teams and school clubs, a philosophy not widely adopted by competitors. It also employs coaches under long-term, full-time contracts, unlike many rivals. The company has expanded to 13 sports schools, including cheerleading, dancing, and table tennis, and continues to develop new classes to meet market demand. Additionally, it operates a social business launched in 2007 that provides school club support services in partnership with municipalities and public schools since 2013. Revenue from this social business was approximately JPY 2,385.4 million ($15.2 million) in 2024 and JPY 3,168.3 million ($20.2 million) in 2025. The company faces the need to manage growth, maintain quality, and effectively market its sports school business to attract and retain students and coaches amid increasing competition and economic challenges.