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I haven't said anything on Yuzu at JNats but I am glad that my wish (ie. Yuzu skated Tenchi cleanly no matter how he landed the 4A) came true. So happy for Yuzu

...also why do many people think that he'd have new costume for Tenchi as well? (...did he announce it? Did I miss something??) (...I am pretty content with his current Tenchi costume, well maybe add a little structure on the shoulder area and we're good to go~~)

Roncapu costume looks like a mashup between Notte Stelatta and Otoñal... Which isn't bad per se, and I don't mind the v-neck (I mean Yuzu pulled it off with Notte Stelatta, I think he kinda pulls it off with this one, he'd do so completely if... there were no collar on the shirt. The collar is distracting from the whole look for me, and it just doesn't add anything noteworthy to the costume ) Some says that he should go with fiery colors such as red (and I'd agree with that) but since I am that much of a sucker for the color blue (just like our ice emperor, methinks ), I'd definitely let him off with picking the color blue yet again for his costume...

Happy birthday man, I just wish you the most robust health and spirit as you renew the universe of figure skating, time and time again... 🙏 🍄🎁

Thanks to you I now remember that this (ie. unmemorable gold medallist) indeed, is a possibility 😏😉

See that's where the problem lies. It just doesn't sit right when most Japanese fans of Yuzu, who love and care for him so deeply, weren't even aware of the injustice dealt to him from ISU and JSF (especially considering if they decided to make some noise about how Yuzu is always snubbed by JSF in one weird way or another, JSF would be very hard pressed to ignore their grievance). Obviously that wasn't the case with those who routinely pored over the protocols after comps, and starting from last season a few more Japanese fans were starting to be aware of this matter. Hope more fans are getting aware about it and press JSF about it, especially when the suitable occasion to do so arises...

Welp, I guess the mere fact that that combo popped in mind shows that I forgot that that Xylitol costume existed (...until this comment reminded me 😅😂🤣🙈) I was thinking a shirt more in line with the one he wore when skating Hana wa Saku in past ice shows, so no not frilly in the way Xylitol costume was 😅🤣. But then again, however we predict his costume, he'd come up with something unexpected and beautiful (and we'd fawn over it all the same 😍😍💓)

Something white and gold? That's what first pops into my mind anyway. Maybe a shirt but waaaaay frillier (yea I know, Yuzu and dress shirt?? Inconceivable. But think of regency era shirtwaist with ruffles etc...). White shirt with gold striping for accent, and then dark velvety trousers (...burgundy? Well, something deep red at least...) lmao this is quite the distraction for me 🙈

I know he isn't going to perform anytime soon but hearing this announcement (or is it actually more of a leak? ) makes me feels like he'd (recover and) perform it sometime soon enough, and that makes me feel relieved and happy... Oh well. Don't worry, I still remember that he needs some time to recover. But this definitely helps me being more patient while waiting for his eventual recovery...

Now that's Quality Journalism™ (...and from a student journal to boot(!))

At this point I wouldn't be too surprised if Yuzu pulls a Jacob Collier (but in real life(!)) one day... (...or you know, there's always a sequencer pedal... (though that'd look less impressive(?) and hectic 😅😆🙈))

I just...don't understand why some people don't even pretend to maintain a united front regarding support for Yuzu (which, for the record, is their absolute best men's skater still), like...what is even the use for them to do that.... 😒😒😒🙄🙄🤦🏾💀🔥

@ the universe: are we the clowns or what?? 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡 I first saw the screenshot of the tweet somewhere else, hoping that it isn't true or something but hopping onto here I found out that of course it was true... 💀 If anything this shows that Yuzu still needs someone else besides him (ie. his coaches) to monitor him. (Obviously I hope he'd recover swiftly enough) (Further discussion put in spoiler due to its potentially upsetting nature)

Since when him announcing 4A to be his (sole) goal translated into he'd only compete once? (...in which he'd successfully land it and then stop competing altogether??) Like, yes, Yuzu owes anyone (and that includes us his fans) nothing, he should do as he wishes, but I am more of the opinion that he'd like go a little further (after unleashing Nessie), even now in what is likely the late stage of his competitive career. At this point, I think competition is still what fires him the most (dodgy judging aside), so I don't see him being completely done with competing once he lands Nessie once (I mean, if I were him, I'd land Nessie in a few more comps after NHK Trophy (...and will that include the Olympics? Who knows...).) As for his Olympics participation, I see his comments on it so far as a way to fend off the hype and expectation from him (especially in the case of him actually participating). He managed to win under enormous pressure at Pyeongchang, but even that was a herculean task for him (and I definitely understand it if he tries to shake the expectation off of him if he decides to have a third go). All in all, I am also part of the people who are (somewhat) relieved to hear his Nessie announcement — just let her come, Yuzu...

Thing is, with the current scoring system (not the iteration we currently have mind you), it worked (to a point), yes there were still some funny business happening but it wasn't that blatant in the first half of 2010s (and it seemed like many judges were still trying their best to score the skaters). Post 2018 however, everything fell apart, and some jUdGEs finally found a way to "game" the system... (...and became more shameless at ignoring the guide...)

Admittedly I am a bit hazy on how profitable Towa Pharmaceutical is, but if they actually have the budget, it's somewhat...sad(?) to see them skimp on the stylist budget for their advertising... (...yeah like I know fitting Yuzu is hard but come on, Sekkisei managed it, Citizen China managed it, no more excuses! )

I wonder if more money is needed, not necessarily on the clothes he'd wear on ads, but rather on paying the expertise of a stylist... (...oh well, it's simply something not every company can afford I guess... )

I mean, he already did (as the young Date, remember? 😆), but yeah it wouldn't hurt to have a little appearance of him every now and then...

I'd be that lazy internet surfer for now (ie. not gonna bother researching about this Nielsen's Gracenote... group) so I'll just say this — that group's hella WHACK Also Army of Acolytes sounds hella cool — less prone to degradation of meaning (like you could use Fanyu to mock Yuzu fans, but Army of Acolytes? You cannot use it like that ). Call us army of acolytes any time you like, see if we feel hurt by it(!!)

I mean, nerfed score aside, Yuzu is still the strongest skater in men's single from Japan, it's honestly nonsensical to not send him to the Olympics (especially if he is in his prime physical condition...). I mean sure, with the (excessive) score padding NC could beat Yuzu, but then again the ice is slippery, anything can still happen (...and here I am still cautiously optimistic that, in the event of Yuzu successfully landing his 4A, the judges wouldn't dare nerf his score as has been their custom these recent seasons...😒🙄😤). Let's just hope everything aligns well for Yuzu in the Olympics...

Eeeep, my bad 🙈, of course actual walls in Versailles are more ornate and opulent 😅😂😂🙈. At any rate the switch to a room in a Sendai hotel is nothing short of amusing 😂

Versailles grade whit- err, beige walls? (With ornaments?) 😅😂😂

Re: hypoallergenic cats — I was thinking of Neva Masquerade, also a hypoallergenic cat breed despite its fluffiness (though interestingly, Siberian Forest cats, the breed Neva Masquerade is derived from, seem to not be as hypoallergenic as Neva Masquerade? 🤔) Anyhow just throwing some suggestions out, Yuzu if you're reading you know what to do ;)