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Hi, hi! Still riding on the rush of Zu's becoming GOAT!!! I posted my longest posted yet (500ish words) on one of my social media account, finally letting people around me know that my obsession with Zu is waaay more intense than they ever think it was. I got 2 comments so far, both from casual Olympics viewer. One is my former professor, a 70+ yo caucasian, recently retired academic. "Hi (my name), yes, we watched Hanyu just by chance. Brilliant. Great that you enjoyed his performance. (signed his initials)" One is my former colleague, a 40+ yo caucasian, elementary school teacher. "Yes I saw him too. He was beautiful to watch. Stunning!" I am so so happy to hear such comments! There were also emoticons reactions, 10 of them so far. My friend (who complain about Zagitova's high score for her FS at the Team Event - former ballet dancer, she was rather upset with the supposed ballet program) basically said something along the line of "Now, I see what you mean. This deserves that score. Look at his lines, expression, and the decision in each of his moves! *flailing hands* This program is so unlike the others', too! He looks like a porcelain doll but ready to go to a battle and win - how?! And look at all the Poohs! Is there Eeyore?!!!" (she is an Eeyore-manic, lmao! She was wearing an Eeyore snugly blanket) She watched only the FS. I am showing her the SP when we meet. So, there. There are people who can more than appreciate Zu despite not following this sport closely.

My child. Why so adorbs!!

Just so you know, I am a crazy fan of Yuri on Ice as well. I have more YOI merchandises than I have Yuzu's. My profile picture before the current one was a chibi Victor Nikiforov in Makkachin-style onesie. You would not see me being impressed with Chen until he developed true artistry to complement his jumps. Please do not lump all of us YOI fans into the same basket. Just like we, fans of Yuzuru Hanyu, do not like being lumped together as 'people who just like him for his looks but do not care about the sport' or 'the rude fans who cannot tolerate people who do not worship the ground Hanyu walks on'. There are rational YOI fans. There are also irrational Yuzuru Hanyu's fans. If you are unimpressed with YOI and some of the fans, it's fine. But the issue is not that. The issue is the ill-informed viewers. Not all YOI fans are ill-informed. And not all ill-informed viewers are YOI fans. Way to get the basic facts straight. Zu's 24 (we're in after 7 December 2018 already apparently), and Uno is 19 (wait, so we're still in before 17 December 2017). The level of journalistic integrity is astounding. Either that, or the Math level.

I just realised Zu put the medal on Oda.

Ha! And there are twins going around as well *poke @cirelle My tumblr dashboard is having the same problem, esp cz we can alter even the names there ____ I'll be maniacally happy if we can have another quad of Zu competing and potentially making more history. But if this is it *knock on wood*, my biggest hope *already chocking on tears* is that Zu is truly satisfied with it and he can be at peace with things he planned but couldn't do. Zu, it doesn't matter what we want and how we might feel about 'the inevitable'. At the end of the day, we just want you happy and healthy. We will be at peace with what we want but perhaps wouldn't get. Be happy and healthy, my King.

I'll be randomly coming in and out to say things as they come to my mind. What a blessing was it that he ended up choosing Chopin instead of LGC? I know most of us would've liked LGC on Oly ice. But can you imagine the strain that amazing but unforgiving program would put on him? That said, Zu, please take your time to heal properly. If you wish, we'd like to see LGC again, perhaps in show settings?

My boy. Can they please go to sleep now?

Nah, the 'if only' scenario can also be played like this: 'if only Zu didn't botch his 4T-Lo-3S combo...' 'if only Zu didn't have to ditched 4Lo and 4Lz...' 'if only judges judge fairly and consistently...' The fact still stands. Chen did botch his SP, which imo, was him not being able to handle the pressure put on him, among other things. Zu's gold is his. Not a gift from anyone else. ETA: the other 'if only' is also said by @Hanmgse

Always with such grace, our dearest His Majesty, His Grace, His Highness.

Ugly crying, I can't stop. Baabbbyyyyyyyyyy!!!

That's an interesting sign coincidence! Zu, staaaaahp! You cannot be like this!!! I don't understand the words, but I understand what happened. ISU twitter operator is good. Now, if only the actual organisation would get its sh*t together...

Oda, same... Zu, I just can't with you.

Woops it's Friday in South Korea. Stomachache, welcome.

@xeyra Wasn't the point of having 4Lo is so that Zu could do 2 3As?

Don't worry. If you go to those threads, when Yuzu is competing* I can say about 85-90% of the thread will be about him, since as you pointed out, this Planet was made by his fans for his fans to talk about him first and foremost. Yuzu fans also have opinions on other skaters, and to avoid bringing discussions of other skaters too much into the main thread, those event threads are created. You say you like to read messages from Yuzuru fans and a lot of messages do not frighten you, so I would think it is not going to be a problem. Those posts on other threads are messages from Yuzuru's fans as well. And like I said in my first point, we talk about him a lot, you could barely notice talks about other skaters. You should check those thread out *even when he is not competing we still have ways to bring him into conversations

@Joey I'm re-doing my prediction Sorry...

Yeah, that makes more sense. Forgive my forever-salty-towards-JSF-self. I'll see myself out.

He did not cut his hair

I just. I am so proud of Zu. All the heartache of being his fan. Is nothing compared to this. Zu singlehandedly restoring my faith in humanity.

What article is this, and can we have a 2nd opinion like for doctors diagnosis/prognosis translation confirmation, please? Not that I don't understand Brian if he indeed said/felt it.

I love Brian's certainty and 'Never underestimate him' answer to 'is he really really ready for gold?' question. My take on the 'undecided' layout is that Zu has several alternatives and will use the remaining time away from team event to eventually decide on which one to use. If he's gonna YOLOLYMPICS, tho, then all bets are off. I am just glad he is practising without pain now. Be healthy dear Yuzu!

My main concern is definitely the possibility that he might still need more time to recover properly. I just want him to be fully healthy. SportyMags' list of why it is good Zu is skipping team event. I didn't know the flu bug is really getting around in the athletes' village. ETA: @MrPudding posted the same thing just above me.

*heard a ping on my laptop, slides back in here quickly Sure! Ginger and lemon tea for you, then? Good luck! We're in the same timezone. My exam is 8.45 am tomorrow

THANK YOU HYDRO, and ALL ADMIN!! ARE YOU ME?????????????! Here's a cup of coffee, if you drink it. Or green tea? Anything to keep us awake.

How do I embed things? Nvm it got embedded. I've never seen this before. Bby Zu learning his 3A, at 0.40 onwards look at Nanami's sensei reaction.