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Thanks! I hope someone uploads it!

What what where link please!

I see nothing wrong with it. In fact, I think it's a wonderful idea! This isn't something to make heartless, less than generous people finally empty their pockets but an alternative to a gift they may have spent money on anyway. It's not an alternative to giving to other charities at other times of the year. Even if this is the starting point for someone to donate, that's a wonderful thing, too! Those who benefit aren't going to cross-examine anyone over their intentions. Isn't this basically a fundraising event? Should we criticise people for only donating to a cause when they, say, attend a dinner or bid on a silent auction? I think it's a really lovely gesture, not to mention it would save the Hanyu household from accumulating anymore clutter. If someone were to ever make a donation to a cause I was passionate about in my name, I'd be deeply touched. I can't say I will be in with whatever is decided upon should this become a group donation but I would be happy to donate separately to a charity that I feel comfortable supporting.

I'm glad they're smiling about it.

That sounds like the furthest thing from culture... I don’t understand any of this fan stuff - I think sending expensive gifts and renting ads is too much even with celebrities - but I think the donation idea is very nice and something I’d be a part of.

Oh, no doubt they were being super sweet. I probably sounded too mean. I'm sure at least it will make for a good anecdote for him when at age 50 he's asked to describe the insane levels of popularity he experienced at the height of his career.

How to unsee JoJo... >_< I'm surprised by how... not great at capturing him these professionals are. This is the only one I think comes close:

I was joking about the headphones. I don't think you can really do anything right on his doorstep and have it not be creepy. If it was outside the Sendai rink, for example, I think that would be different, but this is like staking out somebody's school or something. As a proud Private and Paranoid PersonTM, I just know it would embarrass and freak me out. I hope it doesn't upset him and he can laugh it off.

Ohhh, now I remember (why I forgot about that. :P)

Depending on how far south of Da Vinci you are, he might just assume it's from a cute kid. Everybody wins!

Have any famous mangaka done his portrait, yet? If not, why not, and when will they?

If you stumble across a higher res version, do let me know. Such rodential beauty deserves more pixels. Giving him fanart is such a waste when there are so many other people who'd appreciate it (gimme.) Still waiting for runrun to publish her fairy picture book.

I think someone would have stolen it already.

Well, I guess he has to go now, right? Right?! Also, how long do you think this ad lasted on that train?

I would have just put up an ad for a pair of super duper special expensive headphones or something. No one would ever suspect and he'd get a kick out of it, right? Subtlety, people!

I didn't notice at first but it's right outside the club. o_o That's a bit... creepy... Dear Yuzu, Happy Birthday! We couldn't stalk you in person so we got you this bus stop. I'm sure their hearts were in the right place.

Goodness... That's... a lot...

Trying to jump back to his home planet with delayed single axel.

Thanks again to the one and only Enrique. The video quality is not that great but the distance made me appreciate more the delicacy of the choreography and effortlessness of the jumps.

1980 NHK Trophy, 11 year old Midori Ito. Cutest fall of all time.

Incredible! What else do you know that we don't even know that we don't know? (Yah I know you probably just gathered them together now, just doing my part to build that mythical reputation.)

whaaaaaat...

Wow, torrential Pooh rain in China! I can't even see it anymore!

I’m not sure I’m exactly shy anymore but I am still an introvert and I do long to perform again. No explanation for that, though! I don’t think he’s shy but perhaps similarly may have to keep his intensity in check off ice, especially in such a socially conservative society.

I think you win that postcard/photo with the message on it. Buy a product Download their app Subscribe to their mailing list Enter your barcode on their website Something like that.