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Obviously we don't know - Yuzu definitely thinks for himself and startles us all on a regular basis - but he was clearly upset about the injury meaning he couldn't skate a perfect Origin in Russia, it was his tribute to Plushy and to the country and fans in Russia that he cares about. So I don't think it's the same as letting LGC go. If he does Origin as well as we all hope at Worlds then I can see him letting it go and getting a new one to house the 4A. If it isn't up to his standards... I can see him keeping and adapting it for 2019-20 so he can do it justice in his own mind. But that could be wishful thinking from me (I don't want to let it go!) (PS - I don't see how he can better Origin's costume, but I said that about Seimei/Swanyu/H&L/the PPOS..... so I'll wait and see)

We probably shouldn't keep it up, no... but while part of me disapproves if their privacy was breached, another part can't help being rejoicing at just a glimpse because of how free and beautiful and yes, joyous, Yuzu looks to be skating like that. Conflicted is hardly the word (and I can't pretend I haven't watched it several times). PS - now it's out and has been spread, I hope Yuzu and Javi will be okay with it and realise the fans just want to know they are both doing well.

Even though he is smaller, he does draw the eyes even when there is a crowd on the rink, and in practices, everyone dressed in plain practice gear, he still dominates...

... and name me another 16 year old who could have thought that fast on the fly - and done it! And still kept the program's artistry. Maybe Plushenko, but I don't think anyone else could have.

He was what 16? 17? in that first YOLO... truly amazing stuff.

I think definitely this comes under the heading of too pretty to drink?

If you don't like imgur, there's a simple upload program at http://vgy.me I found it when I was looking for a photobucket replacement last year (I use several now)

They all look so happy, and Yuzu looks unshadowed and healthy... Planet Hanyu is in full sunshine today.

There were rumours that when Helsinki agreed to take the competition on short notice, they asked for or were offered the two Olympic champs Yuzu and Alina - Yuzu may also have asked for it, he certainly wouldn't mind as it's a lucky venue for him. Russia I have also heard he specifically requested. I think the first and second seed do have dibs on actual choices, and Shoma probably wanted NHK...

So now we know why he smells them... he has taught himself the difference

Gotta love the murderface...

Do not say that too loud in our Overlord's hearing.....

I want them all...

Yep, the cute as a button infant and the adorable kid who took Sochi has grown into a breathtakingly gorgeous man.

I so agree that Origin was a fabulous costume, the best in any discipline this year IMO (biased? me?)

Oh oh, I want one of these! I will hug him and squeeze him and call him Yuzu-George.... Seriously, how cuter than should be legal is that first picture?

Poor angel, his hairstyle doesn't work for combed-back formality does it (I love you Jun, but your hair looks like a Ken doll with attitude!!!) On the other hand from what we can see he has beaten our Overlord in the fine art of buying a suit that fits

I would LOVE to see Boyang OGM in Beijing, or at least medal... though as with the others, it's way too early for any of them to even think about it IMO - of it they do, they need to also remember how Patrick Chan looked at the end of 2010.....

... and just in time for 2018, someone updated the video on his WRs.

Not sure if it's a new version or simply photoshopped red but either way it is stunning...

Officially, no he didn't break the record - nationals don't count (for obvious reasons, many nationals - US and Canadian among them - overscore as a matter of course from what I've heard) but I'm glad for Boyang because he's been having a rough time and still gets erased by the Nathan-Shoma narrative. Europeans or 4cc are a different matter and I do expect the FS at least to go (though I expected that at the GPF too... and look what happened) But yes, the kuyashii heading into Worlds....