Just now, Amura365 said:

Yup that's exactly what I'm afraid of. Leave it to the Japanese media to make a big thing out of nothing. they will undoubtedly compare Shoma to Hanyu again. Shoma  will be heralded as the new savior of Japan by the Japanese media and they'll probably say something about how Hanyu disappoints again or that this is the year he'll be surpassed.

Shoma can get a taste of the pressure from the media, he probably won't like it, pressure and expectations are harsh. Being the underdog motivates Yuzu, it worked for Worlds 17. He will rise up to the challenge and show them new records. 

 

2 minutes ago, wombat-poodle said:

 

Let them do it. Yuzu said he messed up because he was thinking too much and focusing on chasing his strong performance, media pressure and hype is a real thing that affects him badly. Better to go into the Olys as not the favourite to win. 

Oh....you're right

now now... let's just buckle up and enjoy the media storm. And let him rest until Rostelecom. 

But to have him experience this now is good. Better right at the start of the season.

 

Also, apparently new costumes cos not only he grew, his chest also grew...

It's just one of those days. Well the media can say whatever they want, I won't care much. This is only his first competition. So he has time to think and readjust his strategy 

ps: forgot to mention the costume. yep i saw the golden pattern has changed. i like it 

Just now, the50person said:

But to have him experience this now is good. Better right at the start of the season.

 

Also, apparently new costumes cos not only he grew, his chest also grew...

yes it does look like his shoulder and chest are broader  our boy is making gains haha

LOL after giving him so much trouble last season, 4S3T is the one to save him at this comp 😂

I'm really glad that he chose to popp the jumps and not try to rotate them and fall to get hurt. 

8 minutes ago, MrPudding said:

 

 

Max knows winter is coming...

To @Hydroblade and everyone who went, welcome to Team Boston...There are also Team Finland and Team NHKGPF

Maybe Team Sochi is a better name...no Team Boston is better

more positive things to focus on...

 

1. Overwhelming fan support for Yuzuru <3 

2. Yuzu and Javi interactions (ft. scrunchy-faced smile which is my no. 1 fave yuzu expression)

3. FS putting a stop to media hype after the SP, which is not good so early in the season

3 minutes ago, SSS said:

To @Hydroblade and everyone who went, welcome to Team Boston...There are also Team Finland and Team NHKGPF

Maybe Team Sochi is a better name...no Team Boston is better

 Boston was... Boston

3 minutes ago, nagini said:

 Boston was... Boston

I hurt just hearing those word 😂😂😂😂

I'm feeling rather calm about this. Although yuzu might be kuyashii but this will make the media hype the other 5 competiters more. And yuzu does wonders when he is in this position

If he's going to bomb, this is the best comp to do that. I want to think he use all his pop quota in this FS. Just hope his knee is fine. This may lower the expectation from media/fans, I think its good for him for the COR next month. Its ok Yuzu, you have plenty of time to improve