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Sorry, I don't have answers to all of your questions but regarding the GP series I know this. The spots are assigned based on Worlds results so that top 1-12 are guaranteed two spots. Top three can express their hope and wishes where to compete, but if all three wants to have the same competition, compromises are made. Usually the 1-3 and 4-6 are kept on separate competitions. The rest of the spots are given according to world standings and season best scores. ISU has not yet updated the world standings for the next season, but Yuzu will be quite low in the standings due to not competing much during the last two seasons. But if he chooses to compete, there should be no problem for him to get two competitions. Overall, many things are still open regarding the next season. We know that Chen and Zhou are likely to skip at least GP season and concentrating on their studies. There is huge uncertainty if the Russian skaters are able to compete at all and how the possible Russian ban will affect on other skaters (mainly on Kvitelashvili who has been training with Eteri). Also who will host Russia's GP competition? And was there some rumor how China would loose their GP due to COVID restrictions or was I just dreaming? And the biggest question mark is Yuzuru himself. There are too many missing pieces right now and thinking about it just makes my head hurt.

Internet Museum is providing us this virtual mini tour [NEWS]

This interview excerpt from year 2013 made me feel many conflicting feelings and think about various things that I don't have enough vocabulary to describe. Maybe the biggest feeling is gratefulness to have been able to witness his journey to this point.

There are no repeated photos because all three photobooks are from different photographers, but all are covering the same competitions and programs. Do you feel you have had enough photos for that season? Then maybe try some other season. Lately I have been making more space for my Yuzu books and realized how I have been concentrating on certain seasons and/or competitions without even noticing it. When I purchase Yuzu merchandise, I do it because it means something to me. Either I love the programs or costumes of that season or there is a special competition from which I want to have professional photos as a way of cherishing the memory. Maybe you could think what are those kind of programs/costumes/competitions for yourself. Once you make some sort of ranking, you can decide, what to buy. One thing I can say for sure is that whatever you decide to purchase, you won't be disappointed. You only find beautiful photos in every book.

Let me know when you publish the whole book. I want to buy a copy.

Sakura mystery has been solved Exhibition online store is now open and taking orders from 4/20. New Ice Jewels cover [NEWS]

Evolution of Yuzu's cherry tree. Hopefully this is some kind of sign that better times are ahead 🙏

Some information about exhibition goods and their shipping schedule This proxy thread has been posted before but I post it again for those who are considering buying Also Nishikawa has a new campaing. The pillowcase must be something extraordinary with that price. [NEWS]

Our summer has been saved. Yuzu is doing all FaOI [NEWS]

I believe you have to request them and there is certain procedures for that. I don't remember how things went for these three, but if you look at ANA stands, they probably had something to do with it. It was summer 2016 and Yuzu's first public appearance since the injury. Addition to these, I remember just one Guinness certificate. It may be PW WR after Sochi. It was some ice show/gala and he was standing on ice with Mao, who also got her certificate. Yuzu was wearing Hana ni nare costume and almost dropped the certificate.

This made me laugh today

Update on Yuzu's sakura tree [NEWS]

New exhibition stuff: keychains 6 different 770 yen each. And for those who had hoped for good quality photos from White Legend visteria costume, Satomi Ito has a new book. Book cover and link to Amazon And lastly, have some Kose birthday cards [NEWS]

I will give you video links under spoiler.

This happened ten years ago. I remember how the practice rink had big windows with lots of natural light. Some practice videos have a magical kind of feeling with light and shadows on the ice. It was a special competition for me. I was already on the journey to become his fan, but R&J sealed the deal for me. After that there was no turning back. Now I want to go back to that moment and relive everything. Maybe I should watch the whole competition again.

I haven't seen this mixed zone clip before, but can not be sure. There were so many at the time.

Happy 27 million

The exhibition will have four different hand towel designs inspired by programs/costumes. [NEWS]

Translation and original video comparation [NEWS]

This is one of the clear files from the new exhibition. I love the design. I guess it is time to check out proxy services... [NEWS]

Translation of very interesting article about Yuzu’s studies and graduation seminar told by a fellow student [NEWS]

I just love this Ten to Chi to edit

Kazuki has a strange luck with his WC assignments. His first participation was in 2018 as Yuzu's substitute and now, four years later he is practically in the same situation (tough it is Kao's place, which was originally Yuzu's). Four years ago it was a stressful situation for him because it was not clear if they would be able to get three spots for Japan. Thanks to his great performances they succeeded. I am glad that now he can skate with much less pressure and hopefully can enjoy the experience. Best of luck, Kazuki!

Yuzu never skated to the whole song. He just skated this much for the show opening number. I remember having the same problem as you when I first saw the clip, like where is the rest? It took years until I saw some compilation of his show openings and realized that that is all there is. We just have to enjoy what we have and hope he will do something similar in the future.

These just keep coming and I am not complaining. [NEWS]