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On the one hand, the changing game rule opens the very possibilities for Yuzu getting a higher GOE as than before he deserves. On the other hand, the guildlines of the new rule still remain many ambiguities and confuse people especially in its definition of "some cases". That means some judges can still make an arbitrary score deliberately when the competitor deserves a higher grade. So I definitely agree with that the committee should keep focusing on the grading issues and make every effort to avoid any capricious and unreasonable marking. Btw, it is ironic to see they use Yuzu's 3a as the example of the best execution. if I didn't misremember, in 2017 WC LP competition, some judges gave Yuzu's high-quality jump combination (3a included) a ZERO GOE. Good job and hope these judges retire ASAP.

The magical thing is that Yuzu actually stimulates and promotes the local economic growth in his hometown which plays a big role in reconstruction of Sendai.

The score of both Yuzu's SP and FS in 2017 WC exemplifies what you critiqued before. Such an ostensibly unfair judgement is the biggest scandal in sports, but even so, the committees justified themselves in such a way that underscoring is for encouraging some competitors to get better.

Omg I just watched July 4th fireworks yesterday and you just posted this amazing artistic piece. What a fantastic enjoyment I got! That's sounds great and reasonable, and for correction: I was going to see "appropriate" not "appreciate " . I just wanna make sure those peripherals businesses make profit only when getting Yuzu's permission, so his personal reputation would not be used arbitrarily.

Yeah that's what I am also curious about. I don't think he actually earns money from fan economy such as those pic exhibition and accessories products. I guess it is more likely that those fandom commercial industries get a huge profit from fans, but then what? Did those commercials just appreciate his image and fame and make money?

The off-season begins and I need to go back to my intern, stay focus, stay strong:-)

Here are some random thoughts about Yuzu receiving the Japanese greatest honors. At the very beginning when I heared about this breaking news, I had some concerns about all the pressure Yuzu would undertake for now and in future. And to be honest, I am glad and simultaneously sad for his reward. The reason is that, as his announcement explicitly says, being an ordinary is never what people expect from him. I personally do not hope the one I like and admire has to be an outstanding existence and whose life must meet some standards and expectations so people can look up to. I'd love to see my idol lives as a normal person whose private life would not be intervened by too much outside viewings. I still hold this point. But I come to realize that people who live with honors and responsibilities actually have their own agenda and mission, with all the courage and determination that makes themselves unbreakable. Even sometimes his insistence makes him trapped into hard situations and being vulnerable to others' judgement, those are the cost of being what he want to be and achiving what he pursues to achieve. Just think about my own experience and a full heart of passion and courage I gain in the pursuit of my own dream, I can totally understand that feeling of being proud of taking responsibility for yourself and others. And that feeling can actually empower you.

That's what I exactly thought when reading his speech content. More honor you received, more responsibilities you need to take at the same time. He has to manage himself and even subject (he is already) to the entitlement in which he has to compromise his own interests to some extent. And that may be against his own wishes and could be bitter to live with such a burden of the honor. The only thing I pray for is he can live in a way that makes him truly happy without too much concern of how people think about him.

Dear please do a translation of the inscription! Really appreciate!

Can someone translate the inscription on the medal?

Oh man, people sometimes even can't figure out themselves. The one we get into definitely has his own demon (it's general and objective) that we may never expect or know about. That's why we call ourselves HUMAN BEINGS. So you are right. I totally agree with you~

The only thing I pray is he will stay healthy and be happy 4ever.

Why he didn't attend NHK Trophy or maybe just haven't decided to go?