Sukigirl

Erm. Yah. second hand embarrassment for our adorkable dork

Oh man, now you’ve put the picture of Yuzu rapping in my mind......

So the toner update was really just a once-off, token thing? I feel sorry for Kose...

When you think about impact of repeated 4lzes and 3As on fragile developing bodies and soft bones....*wince*

Although, he didn’t say he used it. To me, it sounds like being drilled in something. Like, Kose: “....and this is our award winning toner, which is specially blended with a top secret formula to penetrate the skin layer to reduce pigmentation and deeply hydrate and nourish dry skin. It’s an essential part of the Kose skincare range which includes..” Yuzu (interrupts while furiously copying): “What was that again? Toner?” Kose:... Kose: “Toner. Good for dry skin and stops acne” Yuzu: “Got it.”

Is that Ayaka Hosoda at the boards? Is she coaching? anyway this Junior is pretty good! Love her carriage and flow. Reminds me of Marin Honda

LOVE Blues for Klook. Such fun music to skate to.

It sounds like they think Vincent Z is marketable. Heard he’s quite popular in China. It might even be that they think he has potential to be Yuzu 2.0 in terms of star power. He definitely won’t reach Yuzu heights in terms of mania (not unless he gets 2 OGMs), but he might be set up to fill some of the gap when Yuzu r******. I don’t think I will ever warm up to him. It’s not just his skating, it’s him personally, as uncharitable as it sounds.

You know, I read this sentence with totally no context when scanning unread content and I never clicked on a thread that fast....🤦🏻‍♀️

According to Megan Duhamel in T*L’s latest show yes I caved Alina as world champ probably didn’t request for RC, and that’s why Med, as the next Worlds ranking Russian skater, got assigned. If true, it might be because she preferred to skate at a place with less pressure. And it’s apparently not uncommon, as according to Megan D, Tatiana/Max asked to skate outside of Russia when they were Pairs champ too. So I won’t be surprised if, rather than Misha being shafted by his fed, he specifically requested not to be assigned to RC. Competing without the expectations and adoration of a home crowd, and knowing you aren’t expected to win, might do wonders for steadying his competition nerves and building his confidence.

Been waiting for this! 😍😍

I had the impression that Cipres/ James were taking time off. Something about him coaching her on some reality show??

Looking at the men’s again, Sk Am looks to be the most brutal. Nathan vs JUN vs Jason vs Aliev vs Boyang. Shoma also did himself no favours with his Worlds performance; he’s up against Nathan. Hopefully he gets adopted by the Russians and does well against Vincent.

Poor BOrser. Looks like he’ll be on the road for all but IDF.

HAN Yan’s back, great news all round. All round, the men’s field looks quite sane considering what’s happening in ladies; the seeded skaters look like they got even chances. Don’t want to jinx it but I think Yuzu’s ok. Especially NHK where he should get gold where he should do well considering the field. But ice dance is exciting - French vs Italians vs russians.

Ladies is SCARY. There’s no easy assignment. Everywhere you look, it’s either an Alina, or an Alex T, or a Rika or a Tuktamysheva lying in wait...

So Yuzu and Misha go head to head in two GPs. And Misha didn’t get Rostelecom

Ahhhh I knew it!!! not that I’m going to either...

Ack!! Thought it was going to be tomorrow. So it’s anytime now?!?

Does this mean he's aiming for a Worlds spot? He's had a change of heart from earlier this season when he declined?

Looks like a Shoma love-fest in Russia Happy he's being appreciated over there. Glad he's settling in well. Can't be easy adjusting to new ways of learning, plus the language barriers and new culture, so props to him for going through with this change. Can't wait for the new season !

Glad to hear it wasn’t serious.

SP Modern and contemporary. Something strong and “kakkoii”. Modern jazz or Woodkid-type of music. FP Classical, romantic and sweeping. Something Japanese like Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence or Spartacus by Khatchaturian or Rach2 EX Kurimemo - he’ll reuse it so that he can concentrate his energies on the new competitive programs (RIP Masquerade. You’ll be missed)

Yes, all signs are there that he’ll be fine - modest lifestyle, not particularly interested in extravagant nonsense (earphones are nothing, really) Kose has other skaters too right? Marin and Rika too if I’m not wrong. But think Yuzu is the only male celebrity? Imagine Yuzu’s face when the offer was first mooted “you want me to blog about my beauty routine?”