Pammi

He'd have a lovely bedside manner....

@Anabel great minds think alike!!

@Xiupia Did you see this fanart?? (I posted it in fanart thread earlier!)

As Harumi is performing at FaOI, I have been having a listen to her recent music' This song is called "PRIDE" and it reminded me of Yuzuru's response to a question following his performances at Beijing, asking him what meaning or feeling he had taken away from Beijing, and he said "Pride". I looked up the translated lyrics in English: The heavy rain never seemed to stop, but I held on, waiting for dawn to break Like the waves that come and go as they please Let me be strong, as I continue to live on Though I know nothing goes unchanged I still wish to somehow stay the same Within this trembling heart, there still remains A small sense of pride that lights the dark Have courage in your heart, keep on dreaming of tomorrow Even if I stumble, I'll get back up again and find my way towards the light No words or storms can get in the way of my future This is a promise to protect my pride Like dry sand that slips through my fingers Once I learn the pain of letting go of the things I cannot control I can be stronger than before To live without hesitation or regrets That's what we all long for, but tears are shed in vain Though confused, we keep looking forward Believing that one day for sure, these eyes will see the light Have courage in your heart, keep on dreaming of tomorrow Even when I'm afraid, I won't back down I'll keep on fighting No obstacles or chains can get in the way of my future This is a promise to protect my pride The same mistakes I keep repeating over and over Even in a world where I feel lost All those feelings I wish I could erase I know I can turn them all into power There's a voice somewhere in the distance I close my eyes and listen, to make sure it's real Have courage in your heart, keep on dreaming of tomorrow Even if I stumble, I'll get back up again and find my way towards the light No words or storms can get in the way of my future This is a promise to protect my pride I can just imagine Yuzu skating to this at an ice show!

We can dream.... (Satomi's open-back designs for Rondo seemed to have lit the artistic flame of some fanartists!)

Tatsuya came 3rd in Junior worlds today! Ofc his fave is Yuzu!!

For some info about Olympic athletes (including skaters) meeting the President see the thread. Some athletes have apparently refused.

Some info from skaters' accounts under spoiler.

I like the thought of this as our Fanyu anthem The sense of excitement on SMS is tangible!! Yuzu's power.

Never mind Our Summer is Saved, WE ARE SAVED!!! Best news for a while!

OMG Im doing the screen play as we speak after reading your post You have given great reasons for a movie (I'd go for sure, seeing Yuzu on a big screen is a VERY appealing idea!) but I bet he'd have an actor playing himself if a movie was ever made about him. I remember him saying in the Lord of Sendai cameo role he played in the Magnificent Nine "I wish I was skating!" when he was struggling with a line lol!

I don't understand Shoma - some questions (sorry if already discussed, I missed it!!)

This post is under under a spoiler - Ukrainian FS acc being critical of Plushenko's ice show and the skaters who participated (who are listed) - also there are some images of the war in the thread which may upset people

Alysa's retirement announcement - they have such a lovely personality, I wish all the best to them

I must do the same, I think it is a wise choice, for now...

@turquoiseblue

@rockstaryuzu

Response under spoiler - warning: its a rant

This child knows who is worth listening to!! So cute!! (yes the baby is too...)

This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS].

Thank you for this translation! How lucky it is, for them AND us, that Shae and Yuzuru found each other to make all of those masterpieces together; the difference between DWs early choreos and Shae Lynn's is stark - with POTO you could see immediately the "fit" between Yuzuru and this choreographer. DW once said Yuzuru changed choreographers because "that's what Japanese people do, they shop around" - how wrong he was!!! (and wrong to use such a stereotype!) Yuzuru was actually looking for a kindred spirit, and found her in Shae Lynn. Of course this interview with Shae Lynn made me cry, for a number of reasons, but the main one being the feeling of things drawing to a close, a sense of acceptance from Yuzuru in the path of his career and his life, and the inevitability of taking a new path, a new challenge, as he goes forward. Of course I adore what Shae says about Yuzuru, she mirrors many of our own views but with the benefit of actually having had the chance to work with and get to know Yuzuru. And her message to all of us, his fans, how lovely and deeply respectful and genuine it is. Honestly I am crying again typing this! And yes I watched Rondo again (I watch it pretty much every day anyway!) and there is a deeper sense of what Yuzuru is expressing after having read this interview. (Edit: when I watched the folding of his wings at the end of his last spin, I thought it was like a swan at the end of the day, before sleep...a metaphor for an ending for Yuzuru maybe, before the start of something new). Thank you Shae Lynn! Thank you, Yuzuru. The world is better for you both, and you are especially appreciated during these very tough times in the world right now.

and here is the photo they used:

I'm sorry I am ignoring you so I cant answer......hahaha only joking! I dont know where it is either lol! EDIT - now seen responses above, thanks!

@TokyoDreamWell you can follow and support accounts on twitter such as Kaitlin Weaver and Meagan Duhamel (Yuzu is not Meagan's fave - allowed lol - but she does raise good issues about the sport) who have been advocating for change - Kaitlyn raised issues of same sex/non binary couples for pairs recently tagging ISU, Meagan called out sexist behaviour from the dreaded Simon Reed (commentator) and CBC picked it up and contacted ISU and Simon and side kick were sacked. Also follow and support Max Ambesi who isn't perfect (but who is? not me!) he supports Yuzuru and beautiful skating and takes lots of action to raise awareness of what is happening such as holding a conference recently and making programmes and podcasts about skating and the issue with scoring esp in PCS - he's even chatted with me via DM about a couple of issues! He also is prepared to argue publicly with American journos such as Lynn Rutherford when she questioned his support of Yuzu. I filled in the ISU fan consultation form (and hope many fans did - ISU probably took no notice, but if they are inviting our views, we should definitely give them!). I'm sure other fans have things they do and can make suggestions. Fran on YouTube made fab video/essay re abuse and exploitation of young athletes in FS, esp girls - all available on YouTube. Subscribe - give feedback. Get involved, if you wish to. Support accounts like Polina's above who calls out scoring issues, respectfully.

I suppose people do what they can - action is taken in many ways, even talking about scoring on a forum has an educative value. I am not a conspiracy theory supporter, usually, and used to bypass comments on here about feds and corruption, but those posting and patiently pointing out issues that I hadn't considered or seen direct evidence of eventually led to me seeing what was rather obvious, that this sport IS corrupt (and there is a long history of it), that scoring IS an issue, that athletes all suffer as a result, and that fans become disillusioned especially when their faves have no chance. There is nationalism/racism at play in this sport (as well as sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, ableism) - it needs talking about eg Asian skaters (if not from US, and apart from those identified for extra support by the more powerful feds such as JSF) are generally scored lower than US and Russian skaters - look at Young You and Haein Lee in the women's event, and compare with Mariah. Injustices do need to be recognised or they never change. Talking about them on forums raises awareness - where do you think fans of a niche sport like this CAN talk about these things if not on here? I do also understand your desire to enjoy the sport - I remember when I first became a fan and didnt know anything and I do look back fondly on that time - but I believe fans can and should have a role in making things better - to do that we have to know there's a problem - to know that we have to have discussions. Forums are the place for discussions. We make choices about whether we want to join in or not, that topic can always be ignored, there are many threads to explore if people are having discussions you dont like. Of course, this is just my view - some will agree, some won't - a happy byproduct of freedom of expression which we are lucky to enjoy - Russians cant even say there is a war when there is one!