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Wish we could lure Yuzu to Nebelhorn Trophy again ... I just realized that even back then a Pooh bear landed on the ice!

This is so nice - I had missed this spectator and his videos lately . Actually yesterday I had asked my daughter if she remembered that Spanish speaking fan who had published similar videos on YouTube after Helsinki GP. As that was our first competition and we had just turned fans, we were impressed how anyone could know Yuzu's elements by heart.

An interesting compilation! You think you have seen every video of young Yuzu but it turns out you haven't. Especially the wounded elbow and the "taped" ankle ...

Welcome!

Please count me in. And I wanted to ad: What else does it need to give him GOAT status? OK, there are skaters who have more Worlds titles (so far). However, when you look at photos from medal ceremonies throughout Yuzu's senior career you see so many different faces: The skaters that were ranking first came and went. Yuzu stood on the podium with Daisuke, Patrick, Javier and now Nathan. They were considered the best. For a while. (OK, we don't know for how long Nathan will go on competing and being considered the best by some.) But none of them can say he was never beaten by Yuzu.

This is what I experienced in 2018!

How long did it take the smart fanyu to discover this? I wouldn't have noticed myself but shouldn't the judges be in a position to see this? Again, without saying a word, Yuzu has shown the public why his fans are right in criticizing the judges. I still haven't got over him not getting maximum points for music interpretation: He asked the pianist of his choice to play Rondo in a very specific way and felt that two choreographers were necessary to shape his short program in a way that it reflects his feelings and tells his story. I'm not aware of any other skater having done such things so far.

Does it help if I tell you I feel the same? I had wanted to enjoy the first competitions at Worlds today, after having attended HIS first training session(s). His absence is even more disappointing now that NC has withdrawn, too. My secret hope had been NC would withdraw because his studies start again in spring or so and Yuzu would be healthy enough to attend. In other words: I had wished for the 2020 4CC effect. Now it's only Worlds on TV for me ... Anyway, waiting for a new season with a fully rehabilitated ankle is of course a better prospect.

Couldn't agree more. The fear of what was coming (because it was inevitable, given the development of the last years) was harder to bear for me than it actually happening. Still I wonder how Yuzu always knows what makes his fans happy again and is able to do or say just the right thing - on Beijing Practice Rink, in the press conference, in video messages with autograph ... Simply unbelievable.

Thank you for your nice words! When I wrote I hadn’t heard the news about the earthquake yet. Yes, how can I even complain about getting one punch after the other when I see what Yuzu is having to deal with. I hope the situation in the area is safe now. 🙏🏻

Finally we know the reason. A few days ago I heard it on the radio: Scientists have found out that cold temperatures are good for a long life - the body doesn't age so quickly. I could imagine Yuzu has spent more time of his life on the ice than other skaters (who have hobbies! ), so this is just natural!

This is so heartwarming! Yuzu is Ghislain's number one priority! Now I almost regret not having approached him during Helsinki GP. During one of the breaks I had seen him standing in the lobby of Jäähalli, having a chat with some spectators (probably fanyus?). I had considered addressing him but didn't dare. Now after having thought that the link between Yuzu and TCC might have become less tight (Yuzu obviously didn't want / need Brian by his side during the Olympics), this is - at least for me - an unexpected positive sign. Ghislain might have concentrated on other (younger) skaters who haven't won everything like Yuzu has. This interview really was a nice surprise and I have the greatest respect for Ghislain.

"Please allow me, from now and forever, to continue supporting you, too." Oh yes, please, Yuzu. You don't know how much you are supporting me already. The last months have been hard for me and still much is going wrong. But as long as there is hope that we might expect Yuzu competing again (and maybe appearing in ice shows this spring), there is a ray of light, a silver lining.

Hi and welcome! Absolutely agree with your observation and conclusion.

That's still my secret wish: Yuzu competing in a red costume (passion, determination, love ...)

This is absolutely mindblowing. Olympic Seimei made me a Yuzu fan and still is (probably will always remain) my favorite program. He had skated with his soul and interacted with the audience so strongly. And now this: It's even more intense and expressive! The position changes of the spins are absolutely to the point! I agree: It would be such a waste if this man r*red soon. Still peaking! Absolutely gorgeous!

Even if you count the 3 NC videos together the number of views does not come close to Yuzu's 1 video (and there are, of course, some more videos of his SP, too) .

Thank you, Yuzuwinnie, for the interesting links!

Despite knowing that this was the best decision, there ist this deep sadness again (like when Yuzu withdrew from GP series last year). Spring is slowly coming but I can't find any joy right now. (What with the current general situation in Europe ...) I'd probably stay at home if I could manage to sell my tickets for Worlds but the chances are almost zero, so I'll take it as a very, VERY expensive holiday, hopefully including meeting some nice people and talking about Yuzu there. Of course I knew he couldn't win at Worlds (as fair scoring can't be expected all of a sudden and now also his ankle is injured again) but I would have loved him to feel, see and hear the support of a large international audience there, not just by actions like the amazing 20,000 postcards and letters. As for humiliation - it hurts indeed, it was almost unbearable sometimes (I've been to GPF 2019, too). However, somehow I have the feeling it can't get any worse and Yuzu has shown so much mental strength when I was thinking "How can he endure this!". Somehow I can imagine him standing above all this now, skating only for himself and his audience, demonstrating the incompetence of the judges by showcasing his unmatched quality. Why should he back down, now that he is peaking? If I compare this to other sports: Nobody asks a soccer club to retire just because they have been winning everything for decades and it's getting boring. There it would be even more understandable since they use to buy athletes (famous stars and new, young talents) from other clubs just to have them on their own bench - and this can go on and on for generations. In Yuzu's case, however, it's just one single human being with extraordinary qualities who won't be able to compete forever. Everybody should cherish every single competition Yuzu attends because this is so rare! He is the reigning national champion and watching his 2 wonderful performances of 2021 JNats is kind of soothing to me. It's just so completely against rational thinking that anyone should push him out instead of exploiting this one-in-a-million chance. Even people who don't like him or envy him must be aware of this. Probably they don't even realize what mess they have caused. Are they happy now that Yuzu has gone through doubting his own qualities and overdoing training? That he felt he cannot wait but had to fulfill his childhood dream in this season (instead of thoroughly and slowly developing the 4A with the assistance of his coaches) because otherwise his scores wouldn't be enough to win? Now he's hopefully getting the best treatment for his ankle and taking his time for resting and healing. And deciding. Of course there's ice shows - and they will be amazing (no doubt) - but it's not the same. Selfish, I know, but I will miss the thrill. Anyway, Yuzu decides. If it's his OWN wholehearted decision without outside pressure to ... (sigh) ... His physical and mental health have absolute priority and if he's happy, I'll support whatever he decides.

Sigh ... hearing this music it feels like yesterday that Yuzu turned my family's life upside down. I guess it's time for watching "Onmyoji" again. After Pyeong Chang Olympics my teenage daughter had insisted to watch the movie and it turned out to be a good idea for understanding the character Yuzu portrayed. However, it's amazing, how energetic and expressive Yuzu skated this step sequence at the Beijing practice rink.

Yes, Yuzu always selects his words very wisely. I listened carefully to what he said during the press conference on 14 February. I think this is the closest he ever gets to making clear that he is constantly underscored: "However well I express myself, however well I perform, that's not going to get me good marks." At least these were the words of the interpreter on the Olympic Channel.

This Skating Party was the best that could happen now that we have started missing Yuzu again. Thank you so much, dear organizers! It was extremely informative! Of course we all had already seen the child Yuzu announcing that he will win Olympic gold some day but his development and external circumstances at that time as well as how he was perceived by others - this was new to me. And once again it occurred to me that the number 4 seems to be deeply connected to him. Please correct me if I'm wrong: Born in 1994, he started skating at the age of 4, he was inspired by his sister who is 4 years older. His first senior medal was at 4CC, he placed 4th at his first GPF. Ever since season 2011/12 his lowest rank was 4th place (in very few competitions). OK, it would be too cheesy to mention that a free skate has 4 minutes, that the highest level of spins etc. is 4 and the time between Olympic Games is 4 years. My secret hope is that when, in a distant future, he will look back on his competitive career he will have participated in 4 Olympic Games and won 4 Olympic medals (if he will be allowed to participate in the team event next time). (Not sure if I had already written this. If so: My apologies for repeating.)

I believe this is also true. Yuzu with 2 clean programs and fair scoring, even with lower tech value, would have won gold. This has been discussed here often but I personally think it's true.

Yes, I think that Toshl would never let him down, he understands him too well and to me it seems that they have much in common - also regarding their personality.

Welcome and thank you 😊!