Yuzurella

How about LGC 2.0? OMG! Yuzu's physique is just... and it looks even more pronounced when he's jumping in super slow motion! I've noticed that I've been calling on the name of God quite often since becoming a Fanyu. To think that I'm actually an atheist! The things Yuzu makes me do... I see. So, that's why the videos I take in a figure skating rink always look so crappy. IKR! He looks even better and more impressive close-up and in slow motion!

ToshI paying a surprise visit to Yuzu. I can totally see that happening in real life. I wouldn't be surprised to see ToshI at one of Yuzu's competitions.

Sometimes it's hard to believe that this is Yuzu's TENTH season. It's amazing how he has changed figure skating in a positive way, how he has achieved things nobody has ever achieved before, things nobody even thought possible until one brave mushroom boy with huge dreams came along. It's incredible how much joy, happiness, excitement, beauty and inspiration Yuzu has brought so many people all over the world. He has truly enriched the lives of so many people and shown them to believe in and follow their dreams. Yuzu has shown us all that the impossible is possible and that sometimes, dreams do come true. I'm just so grateful and happy that I get to watch and support Yuzu and enjoy his wonderful skating for one more season. I was afraid that he'd quit after winning 2018 Olympics but he didn't. Therefore, every new season with him - every competition, every ice show, every new program, every new costume - is a gift!

I like the first design the best. It's easy to read and clear and the black frame makes the flag stand out more. The second design with choosing a random color from the flag for the frame is also a great idea but it would be a lot of work to make it for each country flag, I think? To be honest, I think the "we *country flag in heart shape* Yuzu" design is much better than the one with "country name *heart* Yuzu". The first just means we are from xxx country and we love Yuzu. But the second one implies that the entire country loves Yuzu and that might be a bit too much.

Yes, the mesh works very well on Origin 2.0. Most of the time it really looks like we're seeing Yuzu's naked chest.

Yuzu looks like an angel!

Let your flag fly high, Yuzu!

He looks like a sleeping kitten. Soft Yuzu always makes the world brighter.

What about a 3A+4T combo then? Would that be allowed in the SP? I'm wondering since Shoma already attempted it... And I'm also wondering if Mr. Kuyashii himself has ever considered or even tried it. I think he'd have better chances at succeeding at it than Shoma.

I cannot wait to see it in person in Poohrino!

This is the most nosebleed-inducing costume ever!

Say goodbye to your hair, ladies!

If Yuzu should compete in Beijing, it will definitely be a dream come true for me to watch him there. And if he should win a third Olympic gold medal, even better!

Baby mushroom Yuzu loves the new Origin costume.

I can totally feel you! I'm the same. I've always had so many different interests and so many different passions. I tried out many things and experienced a couple of failures, some of which were pretty costly, not only emotionally but also financially. I've been an adult for many years now and I'm still figuring out what I wanna do when I've grown up. There are a couple of things I really enjoy doing but my passion and dedication were never so complete that I just wanted to do this one thing for decades and achieve great goals in this one field. I've always wished that I could have one passion that I'd single-mindedly pursue no matter what. I've always wanted to have a great and powerful vision and be so extraordinarily talented at something that I just know what I want to do with my life. No questions asked. I think this makes Yuzu even more special. His passion and dedication are absolutely admirable. No wonder he's a role model for so many people.

This is brilliant!

So dreams do come true! Not just for little Yuzu, but also for little Mary!

It's never too early to start! I have to admit that I've been visualizing about Yuzu winning in Beijing since he declared that he'd keep on competing after winning PyeongChang... I've been imagining what programs he'd use, what his costumes would look like, how he'd arrive in Beijing on a special plane called "Pooh Bear One"... I've been seeing in my mind's eye how he'd be driven around in a gigantic limousine with a police escort while people on the streets wave their Poohs at him, how he'd deliver two absolutely beautiful, clean and perfect programs, get the biggest Pooh thunderstorm ever and break two new world records. And of course, I will be there! I swore to myself that I'd be in Beijing watching Yuzu win his third Olympic gold medal if he should decide to compete there. If he's there, I will be there. Nothing can stop me! You ladies are still kindergarteners when it comes to the Yuzu insanity level!

Just imagine in kindergarten. Little Joey: I wanna be Superman when I'm big. Little Mary: I wanna be a princess when I'm big. Little Yuzu: I will be a 2-time Olympic Champion. I will win my first Olympic gold medal in 2014 at age 19 and my second one in 2018 at age 23. I think it's really astonishing how anybody can have such a huge passion and such a great vision and be so dedicated to them. My interests and passions change all the time. It's hard for me to imagine working so hard and so consistently over such a long period of time on one single dream. Yuzu is truly one of a kind.

That would be an ideal solution. Add to that cameras in every corner of the rink, better technology for the judges to review jumps and such as well as split TES and PCS panel. Oh, and naturally judges being trained, appointed and hired by an independent international board. This way, figure skating judging would become fair, accurate, accountable, reliable and transparent. The question is, do the organizations and people that are in power actually want that to happen?

Oh, man... I'm afraid in a couple of years when Yuzu and some other skaters with impeccable or at least proper technique are r******, we will only see skaters with questionable technique. The question is then why bother with different jumps anyway? Why not mash all the jumps except for the Axel together and call it Flutzlooptoesal?

Q: Is the layout with 5 quads to win against Nathan Chen? Y: “Rather than that, I have a feeling that I am constantly thinking how to challenge myself to the highest degree with the layout.” Ladies, I cannot tell you how much I admire and adore this man! Every time there's an obstacle in his way, not only does he overcome it. He overcomes it in the most graceful, elegant, polite and smartest way imaginable. So many media outlets are talking about is this so-called "rivalry" between Yuzu and Nathan. It's like they can't mention Yuzu without mentioning Nathan. In certain countries, the media portray Nathan as the one to beat and Yuzu as a has-been. This kind of biased reporting makes lots of fans roll their eyes, to put it mildly. I can't even imagine how annoying it must be for Yuzu to be asked about Nathan and to be compared to Nathan all the time. But instead of letting himself be goaded and provoked, he graciously answers a reporter's question in this way. Yuzu focuses on himself and his goals. That's exactly what he should do. I'm certain that's he's very well aware of what Nathan's up to and what the media are saying about him and their "rivalry". But that doesn't mean that he's now somehow fallen behind and has to set "chasing" Nathan as his goal. And that's a great way of letting the media know this. Oh, and regarding the 4A... I have a feeling that it's getting really close. I think we should see it during this season already. Pray for our sanity, vocal cords and hair!

Things are not looking good for the future of figure skating. I have to say this is a really worrying and sad development.

Strategy meeting between Otonal 1.0 and Otonal 2.0. A proud winner letting his flag fly high. Congratulations, Yuzu! Thank you for everything! Yuzu and Pooh eating the first pancake. Time to look forward!

Yuzu warming up before his FS. So sparkly!