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The Japanese translation of his quote said something like "Due to my decision he will simplify his program a little bit and face the first competition." So it sounds like he decided for Yuzu and Yuzu agreed. Though, again, who knows what was said in English. I don't think he'd say that and risk embarrassment when his student ignores him, though. I also don't think Yuzu would be too happy having such things announced if they hadn't both come to the same conclusion. Anyway, let's all wait and see how he goes. I think now more than ever he'll be looking after himself to make sure he's in perfect shape for the Olympics.

Well, he said his physical condition was "so-so" 「まあまあです」 which is a notch below okay, though it was translated by Kyodo to "okay."

The quote says he took a break/rest from practice「練習を休んでいた。」but who knows what Brian said and if anything was lost in translation. (He also said the injury isn't a big deal.)

If you could survive The Great Catpocalypse, you'll survive this.

@Fay (Is... is R+J1 fall a real rank I can aspire to now? )

(Just look at your sig and your tears will dry instantly. Also, you should post more often, just to make sure.)

Well, he can still win with it, so why not?

He learned his lesson last time. At least he's being sensible for once! Good sign!

I hope the severity is no more than "banged it on a coffee table" level.

Oh dear. So that was his defintion of being in "so-so" condition. Praying his knee holds up.

Looks a lot nicer in this footage and being able to see the ribbon properly. He overall balance is very nice.

Lol, how can such an off-ice dorkus malorkus be so elegant and terrifying on ice? Does not compute!

OF COURSE!

I’m Australian but I can’t see it. But now hungry for Tim Tams. ARE YOU HAPPY NOW, TIM TAM TERRORIST?!

I like the ribbon but the scarves... I thought they all had hanbok on underneath their suits and were going to have a costume change!

Did you see the matching scarves they wore when they unveiled them?

"Population: only him" indeed! Thanks for you efforts! (I was wondering about the ladder being there, too.) Now it feels like we're all there in spirit.

Beautiful duality of men's FS This functioning adult forgot breakfast and med'cine! Damn 'lympics!

Someone srsly should do a snowglobe inspired design. It's so obvi and yet WHY NOT DONE YET? Sochi style but with a window full of floating sparklies.

Ribbon is pink...

After staring at them awhile, I have decided I don't not like them. Nice idea with the hangul but still better as phone cases.

Well in that box now they look like senbei!

(Ode to Pringles. Designer got hung up on the "Salt" part.)

Uncooked soba as seen through a tiny round window?

I mean, if they were a phone case or something then I kind of like them, I suppose...