General Yuzuru Chat

[Murieleirum]

1 minute ago, KatjaThera said:

lol I've never approached anyone I liked in a private context, so I really don't know what I'd do. For all his touch-feeliness, Yuzu is still Japanese, though, so I think hugs are unlikely with fans.

 

Oh right, Japanese problems. Didn't consider those 

Oh well, you don't really need a hug from Yuzu to feel his humanity and affection, so it's okay. 

To me, as long as you treat the person you are approaching like they are humans, and not aliens coming from outer space, not deities or hallucinations, then everything will go all right. 

[Floria]

hace 10 minutos , Murieleirum said:

 

Completely agree. To go up and talk to him and tell him how much you appreciate his work, is a human connection. A picture is just a picture and might make him uncomfortable if he notices but decides to say nothing. 

In this case, I wouldn't worry because they said he shook hands with the photographer... he's just too nice... 

Probably sometimes it bothers him to have so much attention. I noticed at GPF2016 practices that when he came close to the boards he tried not to look at all the people filming him with phones and cameras. Always turned his head towards the center of the rink or to the upper rows of seats.

 

ETA But he looked at the fan's banners more then once 

 

 

[SparkleSalad]

Back just in time for 1000. Where's the party?

 

[ralucutzagy]

4 minutes ago, Floria said:

Probably sometimes it bothers him to have so much attention. I noticed at GPF2016 practices that when he came close to boards he tried not to look at all the people filming him with phones and cameras

Constant media and public attention can't be easy to take ... I mean, some days you are tired or upset, or just got off on the wrong edge of the bed ... he's a human being after all ...

[SparkleSalad]

10 minutes ago, Murieleirum said:

 

 

Oh, there's the party!

[Murieleirum]

3 minutes ago, Floria said:

Probably sometimes it bothers him to have so much attention. I noticed at GPF2016 practices that when he came close to boards he tried not to look at all the people filming him with phones and cameras

 

Yeah, I completely get it. But it's not the attention per se, I'd say. He likes the attention, that's the reason he liked skating so much when he was little. But one thing is looking up and seeing smiling faces who cheer for you, one other thing is seeing a non-human all-watching eye (the camera eye) that follows your every move. Big Brother style, if you know what I mean. 

 

[katonice]

13 minutes ago, Floria said:

Pictures from new magazine

 

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Toe socks! Cute! 

[Floria]

hace 1 minuto , Murieleirum said:

 

Yeah, I completely get it. But it's not the attention per se, I'd say. He likes the attention, that's the reason he liked skating so much when he was little. But one thing is looking up and seeing smiling faces who cheer for you, one other thing is seeing a non-human all-watching eye (the camera eye) that follows your every move. Big Brother style, if you know what I mean. 

 

Yes, this is what I meant. Almost everybody at practice sessions was filming or taking photos. 

[axelsandwich]

Pg 1000! We did it o:

 

[katonice]

And Happy 1000th page all!!! 

[Xen]

Just now, Murieleirum said:

 

Yeah, I completely get it. But it's not the attention per se, I'd say. He likes the attention, that's the reason he liked skating so much when he was little. But one thing is looking up and seeing smiling faces who cheer for you, one other thing is seeing a non-human all-watching eye (the camera eye) that follows your every move. Big Brother style, if you know what I mean. 

 

I have a slightly different take on this. I think he might be more open to the idea of fans approaching him, if they are figure skating fans. 

It's a bit like recieving a sincere compliment, versus an empty one. I have coworkers who know who Yuzuru is, but only know him vaguely as a really hot, well known japanese guy-some know that he skates, some do not. I think he's aware that outside of Japan and figure skating fans, figure skating is still a minority sport. So having a real figure skating fan notice him in public, not just a person who randomly knows him for his looks or celebrity status, is still a pleasant surprise. 

[SparkleSalad]

I don't want to say much but as someone who has been around someone who has often been stopped in the street, please have cosideration for the non-famous people tagging along who have to stand around awkwardly while you gush.  I never approach people because I don't want to invade their privacy and I don't think they need to know I exist to keep being fantastic at what they do. If it's at a gathering or event that's different, but I'd rather just leave the widlife undisturbed. I'm the type who wouldn't even want to yell out at an event because I don't want to affect someone else's midset. And I agree about taking sneaky photos, especially of Japanese celebrites. Maybe if you keep them to yoeself but I don't think it's right to share them online.

[axelsandwich]

18 minutes ago, Xen said:

Alrighto! 1K hit! Mission accomplished. 

 

I'd probably just take a picture, say Ganbatte ne, and then run for my life in embarassment....unless I had a planet hanyu banner, in which case I'll wave it using the banner to cover my face. Considering my height, all he'll see are my feet-aka a banner with feet waving itself. 

 

Realistically though, if somehow I end up right in front, besides or behind him, I'd probably open my backpack, open up the trusty sketchbook, write Ganbatte ne on a sheet, do a really really quick sketch of him as fanart, and hand it directly to him. And nothing more. That's pretty much what I've done in the past with other people. =) And if they are okay with me taking a photo, they usually do ask if I wanted to take a photo. 

Aww in an ideal world, I think if I had time, I'd do a quick sketch too and give it to him - I feel like that strikes a balance between wanting to give Yuzu something as well as asking for his time ; u ; but if I think a male fan would have more advantage since you'd be relatively unusual. Second only to having a cute child 

[SparkleSalad]

12 minutes ago, Floria said:

Probably sometimes it bothers him to have so much attention. I noticed at GPF2016 practices that when he came close to the boards he tried not to look at all the people filming him with phones and cameras. Always turned his head towards the center of the rink or to the upper rows of seats.

 

ETA But he looked at the fan's banners more then once 

 

 

 

I understand the urge to photograph beautiful people and it must be wonderful as a photographer to get the chance to capture such beautiful movements, too, but I do feel quite sorry for him when I see that sea of cameras, especially the ones who so obsessively follow his every move, even bending around and under bars to film the back of his head with a phone (there are other top athletes on the ice who deserve at least a little bit your attention.) I'm sure he's used to it by now, though, and it obviously doesn't negatively affect his performances.

[Murieleirum]

1 minute ago, Xen said:

I have a slightly different take on this. I think he might be more open to the idea of fans approaching him, if they are figure skating fans. 

It's a bit like recieving a sincere compliment, versus an empty one. I have coworkers who know who Yuzuru is, but only know him vaguely as a really hot, well known japanese guy-some know that he skates, some do not. I think he's aware that outside of Japan and figure skating fans, figure skating is still a minority sport. So having a real figure skating fan notice him in public, not just a person who randomly knows him for his looks or celebrity status, is still a pleasant surprise. 

 

Oh yes, this too. I think the differentiation between a sincere compliment and an empty one is something only Yuzu can do, in the moment it happens. But it's pretty noticeable the difference when someone is a fan of what you do, of how you are as a person, and wants to take a little of that amazingness for themselves (which I would do, definitely) and when someone has seen your face and wants likes on facebook by "winning" a photo  with you. 

 

4 minutes ago, SparkleSalad said:

I never approach people because I don't want to invade their privacy and I don't think they need to know I exist to keep being fantastic at what they do.

 

I have a small presumption of thinking that by sharing my affection for who they are and what they do, I am actually enriching them - much like the fan letters they receive, that they read and appreciate so much. It's a win/win situation, when it's done in a correct and polite fashion! 

 

Cameras and media following him everywhere and being treated like he is untouchable is what makes Yuzuru feel lonely. But receiving deep, true affection by someone you didn't know existed a second before you met them... that's kinda awesome and can change how a day is going.