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I noticed that, also the hydro into flying sit spin. I wonder how much time he's spent experimenting with the hydroblade because he does so much with it. Those deep outside forward edges look amazing no matter who does them, but Yuzu really sets the bar. His body lines are perfect. It's almost more fascinating watching him do that stuff than watching his jumps.

I wasn't expecting the shots of Yuzu with Dylan Moscovitch...that really cracked me up!

Thanks for these! They're great. Makes me wish there was an English edition...maybe someday!

No, as his short program music for this year (it's a game here on the Planet; we couldn't possibly guess what he's going to do, so we make wild and silly guesses). I'm sure Rick has been played millions of times at all.kinds of occasions... it's that kind of song.

A little bit Rickrolled. I wanted to play a prank on the Planet, but I also genuinely like the song and think it would be something very fun and light-hearted for Yuzu to play with.

So, are we ready to play 'make wild guesses about Yuzu's new music' yet? I'd like to submit the following for your consideration, as an SP: https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ Don't you think it would make a great tribute to Ice-chan, or skating itself, or winning gold medals, or insanely difficult elements, or, you know, any of the other wonderful things Yuzu is so passionate about? While at the same time being all poppy and upbeat? It would definitely make people smile...

The reality of CCRA border agents is that they have discretion over who they let in to Canada, even in normal times. In theory, you could have all your papers correct and be a white farm boy born and raised in Cochrane, Ont, or what have you, and the border agents don't have to let you in if they think there's reason to keep you out. In practice, that's not how it works, but that 'having discretion' thing is a wide net. One hopes its not being used to discriminate in a racist fashion, but the possibility is always there.

Yeah, that's how I see it too. They'll figure out a way to do it without allowing spectators. Good thing Skate Canada got in all that practice livestreaming competitions online last year. If they do hold any events this year, they'll at least be ready to share online. And while I'm not a fan of pay-per-view, I would gladly chip in a few bucks for a good online stream if helps SC run a COVID-safe event.

If you're stuck try creating an album for them in the PH Gallery and uploading there, then post the link here

He's starting to look grown up. So handsome!

That's amazing!

Yes, even my local paper has interviewed several so-called 'longhaulers', who caught it back in March, thought they had recovered, but still test positive and have weird and debilitating recurring symptoms periodically. Everything about this virus is nasty. I wouldn't be surprised if it wrecked some survivors health permanently.

I thought Rika was supposed to be at TCC right now...guess she went to Switzerland instead? Or maybe b/c of quarantine still being in effect here?

Yes of course! One thing about these commercials...I noticed it with the old Ghana CM footage too... Yuzu always uses his program choreo for them or else sneaks in a partial run-through while the crew is doing other stuff. He really never wastes an opportunity to practice a bit, does he? It's really smart.

I just saw the new SP banner...looks great! Also, love the gold feathers everywhere!

It's absolutely the right, inspiring choice for our times right now. I've read that chewing gum is supposed to enhance alertness but how that translates into the ice I have no idea. Made me feel better about how poorly I did when I tried to follow him with my camera at the comps I've been to, if even the pros can't keep up! Just makes me all the more aware of what we're missing out on... Maybe a dumb question, but is he any relation to Keiji? Just wondering. What a wonderful day! Fresh Yuzu on offer!

Like, another ten hours worth!

Yeah, it's in some FaOI footage somewhere. He's joking around with Nobu, who comments on his 'gap', and Yuzu replies that it's his selling/charm point.

As he himself has said, it's his selling point.

That made me shout with laughter. But I think he'd be more likely to ask his mom to cut his hair.

For me this is the best one! He looks so happy and relaxed.

There's a name for it? This concept of having one's life changed by someone is really a thing in Japanese culture, as far as I can tell. It's always talked about in anime and manga, and the four wonderful Japanese ladies standing in front of me in the queue at ACI '19 seemed extremely delighted when I told them I started learning Japanese because of Yuzu, and they declared "Oh, he changed your life!!" with such joyfulness that it made me wonder. Does anyone know why this is so significant there? I'd love to understand it better...

I don't know if it would be an exact translation, but the way you're describing it, I think an English speaker would choose the words 'composed', or maybe 'relaxed'...as in, his face is in a relaxed expression, not all scrunched up with effort. Or even, perhaps 'natural' ? that might be giving a different flavor to the translation though. "Serene" is another one you could use, perhaps - serene as in at peace, unbothered, unruffled by this cruel world...

I daresay it would be like that even if both of them had the same native language. I think Yuzu's just a complex thinker with a lot to say. it must be frustrating as heck for him when he isn't able to express exactly what he wants to say because of lack of fluency in English.

I thought Yuzu did throw Sekkisei a bone at one point, saying that he used one of their products a little bit when his skin was dry after practice and found it refreshing... can't recall where he said that, though. In any case, does it matter? He gets the job done and makes the product sell purely because he's on the packaging....and expecting a 25 year old man whose wardrobe is mainly training gear to have a full-on skincare routine is a bit much, no?