Yuzuru News and Updates

[Planet Hanyu Staff]

Something to cheer people up, Ekaterina Bobrova, former Russian dancer said loads of complimentary stuff about Yuzu. That he can yet come back, and she supports his plan to go on with 4A, because he’s got nothing to prove to anyone, he’s proven his worth over and over. His name is hammered with gold letters in the history of figure skating already, so if he and his team wants to carry on with it, she can only wish him good luck. 
https://m.sports.ru/figure-skating/1102904349-ekaterina-bobrova-yudzuru-xanyu-kataetsya-radi-iskusstva-dlya-lyudej-i.html

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[Planet Hanyu Staff]

Some of the people who worked with Yuzu in the past have tweeted messages of support, so let me share them.

(I just wanted to translate something cheerful for a change )

 

Nobuhide Abe, the director of NHK documentary "Another Stories"

https://twitter.com/noanswerbutq/status/1456355540003557377

"When you see a silver lining while you are trying to figure out the best way

A staircase will appear in front of you

A staircase only you can see but is certainly there

 

When you miss a step, it is just a coincidence

It is not the fault of the staircase

It is not the fault of the one who tried to go up

It is, of course, not the fault of the destiny

If you have to find a cause, it is because of the height of your aim

 

You will gain You will come back You can evolve

The staircase is still in your sight"

 

 

Toru Yaguchi, the photographer of Yuzuru Hanyu 2019-2020

https://twitter.com/yaguchi_toru/status/1456271413375950862

"Thinking that he must have been training like him, I got even more excited to see him next time.

I just do what I have to do to be ready for the next time, train myself and study.

I will also re-watch Ten to Chi to every day! (I failed to watch it yesterday as I fell asleep, so I watched it this morning!)"

 

 

Satoshi Takebe, the music director of Fantasy on Ice

https://twitter.com/takebesatoshi/status/1456270393598042122

(Quoting Yuzu's message) "To make this comment after getting injured. His mental strength always amazes me. I have been missing his skating as we could not hold Fantasy on Ice for two years in a row. I am praying for his speedy recovery! and am hoping to see you again..."

 

Now, I am going to go back to my daily routine and try to do what I have to do and what I can do while Yuzu is doing his best!

 

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https://twitter.com/Olympics/status/1456701136761769988

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[Planet Hanyu Staff]

Yuzu already in the newspapers!

 

https://twitter.com/marumaru5755/status/1456045150010970113?s=20

Also many persons received today their necklaces! 

 

https://twitter.com/yuzu127sendai1/status/1456155557669134338?s=20

 

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Omg Yuzu!! No!!!! He injured his ankle!

https://twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/1456170857202606080?t=Ryxf8d9QfZfpRZ4p5Anazg&s=19

I'm waiting for translations of his official statement. 

I hope it's not too serious. 

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Gosh this feels like dèjá vu... Haven't we been here before? In this almost exact sequence of events?!! I pray to God that means only good things are waiting at the end because... can't he catch a break?!!!

 

A translation for his statement. 

https://twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/1456172473075044353?t=S2kp2uHsz-CS-EsFEYVB-Q&s=19

https://twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/1456172831759380480?t=ta1HbyA22xKab9lslx0Ukw&s=19

https://twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/1456173263915212806?t=-d7gCvfq68mCjeVIGPzhig&s=19

 

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https://twitter.com/max_ambesi/status/1456176518640685064?s=20

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Text version of his comment from NHK NEWS WEB (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20211104/k10013334791000.html)

 

and my rough translation (It seems some translations have already been posted so use it as a supplement if you can)

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"I have been working toward NHK Trophy, putting my all into it, but with only one fall, I got injured. Now, I feel extremely kuyashii. Up until now, I have always been training while searching for/figuring out the best way. To gain something from this injury as well,  I will figure out a way and put my all into what I can.
My aim at the moment is to get back on the ice as soon as possible. I will rehabilitate on the ice while controlling my pain and do my best in getting back in competitive form as fast as possible.
Thank you so much for kindly supporting me through thick and thin. Your support has always warmed my heart. I will work hard to be able to evolve even more receiving the power of your supports."

 

I never thought I would read such news before reacting to some earlier comments. The description of the injury sounds similar to the ones we heard in 2017 and 2019. At the moment, it is not clear how serious it is, but it may be easier to get proper care here than in summer since the number of Covid cases is much lower now. I just hope he can receive good care and be able to get well soon.

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Kiyozuka san (The pianist of Haru yo koi):
""Gain something from this injury as well."
I truly respect him."

https://twitter.com/ShinyaKiyozuka/status/1456195175567429635

 

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https://twitter.com/max_ambesi/status/1456206924488314883?s=20

 

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Apparently including the Olympics' Weibo:

https://twitter.com/yy30154245/status/1457366848169676804?s=20

 

 

 

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Although @Melodie quoted my post, the words that she referred to are from the Russian interview posted by @Saawa.

 

I edited my post to say that the video that I provided the link to was not the same Russian interview that @Saawa had referred to. The video that I referenced is the interview of Brian Orser by Nick McCarvel for Olympic.com. There's no mistaking what Brian said to Nick McCarvel.

 

What he said to Nick McCarvel regarding Yuzu's injury was:

 

"I don't have a lot of details and I'm not going to speculate or, you know, this is a question for Yuzu and what his intentions are. And then [his team] have to all stand behind him whatever those [are] with what his intentions are for the season."

 

That is all he said about Yuzu's injury to Nick McCarvel. I don't know what he said to the Russian interviewer, but as @Fay has pointed out, what @Melodie referenced from the Russian interview in @Saawa's post is a translation of a translation with its inherent unreliability and potential for error.

 

This is the print version of Nick McCarvel's article regarding his interview with Brian Orser:

 

https://olympics.com/en/news/exclusive-brian-orser-we-trust-hanyu-yuzuru-instincts-injury-figure-skating-2021?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=twitter_na_na_news_na_na_na&utm_content=twitter_na_na_news_na_na_na_na_occontent-news_na_na

 

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Towa released a new interview:

https://twitter.com/towa_yakuhin/status/1457503404909948932?s=21

[News]

English Subs of the new Towa interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz5ajarV9Ws

 

[NEWS]

 

Yuzu gave up many other dreams in order to realize his dreams for skating. I hope so much that he can achieve his dream of mastering 4A. I think of how Javi won his 7th Europeans Championship and then retired happily. I want Yuzu to be able to do the same when he's ready to retire, happy and content that he accomplished everything he set out to do.

 

https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1457668336611848195

 

I admire Yuzu's determination to achieve his goals and make his dreams come true. It takes such strength and courage to not only dream big, but to achieve and go for your big dreams and make them real.

 

He'll have many chances and a lot of time to do all the other things he still wants to do. I look forward to Yuzu playing an actual guitar and not just air guitar.

Imagine him doing a CiONTU world tour (Please, Yuzu!) and not just being a rockstar on the ice, but also rocking it on stage with his guitar!

 

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Guitarist from FaoI is ready to help.

https://twitter.com/takeokonno/status/1457663056910053384

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https://twitter.com/shupa93156524/status/1457851322279989251?s=21

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I wonder if this has been already shared. (Sorry if it has. My memory of these few days is a bit blurry...)

 

At Miyagi Furusato Plaza in Tokyo, yesterday
*Miyagi Furusato Plaza is a shop introducing local products of Miyagi in Tokyo.

 

Look at the spelling of "Nekomasamune" in the poster.

https://twitter.com/enmi_g/status/1457572549261287429

 

Some other photos

https://twitter.com/cocovita/status/1456899994527547403

https://twitter.com/tatsuyu1/status/1457180788135399429

 

They have been distributing the postcard version of 4A Nekomasamune for free since November 6.

https://twitter.com/nekomasamunecom/status/1456952300161814531

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https://twitter.com/kat0nice/status/1457920788619694081?s=20

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https://twitter.com/sweety_yuzu/status/1458053506997260298?s=21

[news]

 

 

So cute

 

And here the interview with Mami Yamada 

 

https://twitter.com/ffkuma/status/1458053517613039620

https://twitter.com/donutspins/status/1458061464678379524

I'm sure he would be a great coach👍

https://twitter.com/donutspins/status/1458063645498302472

 

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I hope there will be a detailed translation soon

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Wow, have you seen this?

https://thesciencesurvey.com/spotlight/2021/03/19/yuzuru-hanyus-rise-to-fame/?fbclid=IwAR0VN916belvZpU6arHSzUzOgpKjPuCk9KqOo5dIxFZ4VULn_jh4cvC-enw

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https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1457977769732673543?s=20

 

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Guys, it's Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso!

https://twitter.com/InTheLoPodcast/status/1458235498196045827

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imagining him skating to this is giving me shivers but also sadness (bc nhk is this week )

 

@Paskud

The screenshot doesn't include much news except for the SP music.

 

His bio says he was born on December 7, 1994, in Sendai, and is 172cm tall now. His training bases are Toronto and Sendai. His coaches are Brian, Tracy, and Ghislain. His SP is Introduction et Rondo capriccioso en la mineur, choreographed by Jeff Battle and Shae-Lynn Bourne. His FP is Ten to Chi to choreographed by Shae-Lynn Bourne. As his past results, it mentions WFC2021 (the latest comp) PC2018, Sochi2014, and WFC2014, 2017.

 

The text under the bio introduces him as the king of figure skating who has accomplished the super slam and is still going forward with pride, saying he continues challenging himself for his ideal that is a performance that presents the height of the sport and its artistry, and that he is gaining respect from the skaters all of the worlds because of his such an attitude. It also mentions his challenge on the unprecedented feat of landing 4A in his third Olympic season, but unfortunately, I can't read the end of this text.

 

ETA: I overlooked Shae-Lynn's name as a choreographer for the SP at first so I added it to the translation of his bio.

 

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It really is something only he can skate to because it was specially arranged for him  

 

 

https://twitter.com/Brilliant4A/status/1458245311411879941

 

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I am sorry, I found another mistake. Shae-Lynn is credited also as co-choreographer of the SP in the bio of NHK pamphlet.

 

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A photo of the interview inside the pamphlet is here: https://vk.com/wall-186064781_8828

 

deepL translation:

 

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—「NHK杯」と聞いて、思い浮かぶのは?

2015年の300点越えの世界最高得点の快挙などご自身の演技や、とくに印象に残る出来事はどんなことでしょうか。

羽生  やはり2015年の『SEIMEl』は思い出深いです。また、最近は初めてNHK杯に出場することができた2010年の『チゴイネルワイゼン』も思い出します。あの時の4回転トウループの感覚は忘れられないものになっています。

 

Q: What comes to your mind when you hear the word "NHK Cup"? Your performances, such as the world record score of over 300 points in 2015, or any other particularly memorable moments?

Hanyu: After all, "SEIMEl" in 2015 is very memorable. Also, recently, I remember "Zigeunerweisen" in 2010, when I competed in NHK Cup for the first time. The feeling of that 4T is something I will never forget.

 

 

— NHK杯は2019年以来2年ぶりの出場となります。今回のNHK 杯では、どんな「羽生結弦」を見せたいですか?

羽生  今まで頑張ってきたことを全て出し切りたいです。最高の演技を目指します。

 

Q: You will compete in the NHK Cup for the first time in two years, since 2019. What kind of "Yuzuru Hanyu" do you want to show at the NHK Cup this time?

Hanyu: I want to show everything I've worked for. I'll try to give my best performance.

 

 

— 今季の2つのプログラムについてですが、通曲の理由、振付時にとくに時間をかけた点や振付師とのエピソードは?

羽生  フリーは「天と地と』です。このプログラムは自分の中で明確に物語があって、それを振り付けをしていただく前に英語にして、それを感じていただきながら作ってただいたプログラムです。気持ちを込めて青りたいと思います。

ショートはまだできていないのですが、『序奏とロンドカプリチオーソ』です。清塚信也さんに特別に弾いていただきました。曲を作っていただく時からいろんな想いを込めていただき、「羽生結弦』ならではのプログラムになっていたらと思っています。

 

Q: About this season's two programs, why did you choose the music, what did you spend a lot of time on when you choreographed them, and how did you communicate with the choreographer?

Hanyu: The FS is "Heaven and Earth". For this program, I had a clear story in my mind, and before the choreographer choreographed it, I wrote it in English so that she could understand and feel it while creating the program. I want to put my whole heart and soul into it. I haven't finished the SP yet, but it is "Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso". I asked Shinya Kiyozuka to play it especially for me. I hope it will be a unique program for Yuzuru Hanyu, as he put a lot of thought into it when he made (created? composed?) the music.

 

 

— 練習が思うようにいかないときは、どうやって対処していますか? 気分転換に

どのようなことをしていますか?

羽生  音楽に頼ることが多いです。共感してくれるような歌詞だったり、励ましてもらえるものだったり、逆に頑張るしかないと思わせてくれるようなものだったり、その時々で変わりますが、音楽の力はすごいなと感じることが多いです。

 

Q: How do you deal with the times when practice is not going well? What do you do to refresh yourself?

Hanyu: I often listen to music. It can be lyrics that I can relate to, or something that encourages me, or something that makes me think that I have no choice but to work hard... It changes from time to time, but I often feel that the power of music is amazing.

 

 

— 東京オリンピック·パラリンピック、あるいは世界中で高みを目指しているアスリートたちからどんな刺激を受けていますか?

羽生    新体操やアーティスティックスイミングなどは勉強しながら見てました。同じ曲を使った表現をしたり、その中で技を組み込んでいく競技として参考になることもたくさんありました。

 

Q: What kind of inspiration did you get from the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, or from other athletes around the world who are aiming high?

Hanyu: I watched rhythmic gymnastics and artistic swimming while studying them. There were many things that I learned from them, such as how to express myself with the same piece of music, or how to incorporate technical elements in the performance.

 

 

— 4回転ジャンプの状況はいかがでしょようか。4回転半アクセルも手応えを感じていますか?

羽生4回転フリップも成功させることができ、あとは4回転半アクセルだけになりました。手応えは感じています。いろんなことを様々な視点から考えて、知識も経験もたくさん積んで、「羽生結弦』だけの4回転半アクセルにできたらなと思っています。

 

Q: How are your quads progressing, and are you feeling good about your 4A?

Hanyu: I was able to do a 4F, and now I only have to do 4A. I'm feeling good about it. I'm going to think about various things from different perspectives, gain a lot of knowledge and experience, and I hope to make a 4A that is unique to "Yuzuru Hanyu".

 

 

— 日本で滑ることへの思いを聞かせてください。

羽生  安心感が大きいです。そして自分のプログラムや表現は日本の空気感にすごくあっていると思うので、いい演技をしたいと思います。

 

Q: Please tell us about your thoughts about skating in Japan.

Hanyu: I feel a sense of safety (confidence? freedom?). Also, I think my program and expression are very well suited to the Japanese atmosphere, so I hope to give a good performance.

 

 

— 今季最終的に到達していたいところは?

羽生  4回転半アクセルを決めて、完成させたいです。

 

Q: What would you like to reach in the end of this season?

Hanyu: I want to finish it with a 4A.

 

 

— ファンの皆様へメッセージをお願いします。

羽生  いつも本当にありがとうございます。僕の力になっています。皆さんの応援の気持ちを感じながら、また、皆さんが演技を楽しみにしてくださっているという期待を感じながら、頑張っていきます!

 

Q: Do you have a message for your fans?

Hanyu: Thank you very much for all your support. It helps me a lot. I'll do my best, feeling your support and the expectation that you're looking forward to my performance!

 

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It was partially translated here 

 

https://twitter.com/CGTNSportsScene/status/1458311399193530376?t=W-qxp1izgiS2gpKW85y3BQ&s=19

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Fanboy Kao calls Yuzu an "angel"

https://twitter.com/ShuPa93156524/status/1458225760171294730

 

[NEWS]

[Planet Hanyu Staff]

Hello everyone 

 

New SP revealing 

Yuzu can jump 4F now 

OMG what news in the morning.
But the important thing now is that he recovers quickly from his injury. Get well soon Yuzu

 

By the way 

The talk with Max is coming soon 

https://twitter.com/EleC2706/status/1457711940239773696

 

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https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1458334795981733890?s=19

Very important to note!

 

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 @Yuzuwinnie
Yes, usually I also do it as you with the subtitle, but this afternoon was this live. I saw that the video is still online. Then I can transcribe it with my voice app. 

 

Large poster from Yuzu  

https://twitter.com/chuncoFaOI17/status/1458727853839683592

 

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https://twitter.com/bunodata2711/status/1458752508877230080?s=20

In the conference, Max, like Yuzuru himself, shows real passion for the sport/art, courage, and Truth.

I really loved it, the integration of cultural, historical, artistic, and athletic strands, and the evidence of Yuzuru's insight, foresight, and innovation. 

He's so very important, if only the ISU and federations could SEEEEEE what we and other experts (including Plushy!) can see.

I  gasped aloud when Max openly said Yuzuru is the only person who should run the sport - of course I agree, but to HEAR it said openly in that forum was something else!

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This is the first injury of Yuzu, which I witness as "new" Fanyu and it warms my heart to see all the love and support for him.

 

 

Also today I send Yuzu my best wishes for his recovery.

 

 

Yuzu's skating boots (signed) will be displayed in the Sapporo Mitsukoshi department store until 30  November.

https://twitter.com/kose_sekkisei/status/1458631305285881866

 

 

Translation and exhibition dates

Spoiler

https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1458635262414647305

 

 

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FD5ZR2DaIAAuDkC?format=jpg&name=360x360

Credit: @yuushion11519 on twitter 

 

https://twitter.com/yuushion11519/status/1458701519235149827

 

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https://twitter.com/goldenskate/status/1459117444929306628?s=21

 

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KOSE has shown us Origin costume in their shop tour of Maison Kose Ginza (17:50～).

You can also see Yuzu's photo in Believe orange costume (2:56～).

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWS3m64j3_Y/

 

I went there to see Origin costume last Saturday between Dance FD and Ladies Free, but couldn't see it.

Because too many people visited there to see the costume, they distributed the numbered tickets.

My time slot was 18:30, which was in the middle of Ladies Free and I couldn't get out of the venue.

I heard that the costumes will be on display until the end of January, so I'm betting on the next opportunity!

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Yuzu withdrew from COR.

 

Google translate:

The Japan Skating Federation announced on the 17th that #羽生結弦 will miss the GP Series Russia Cup (opening on the 26th, Sochi).

 

#羽生結弦 Comment (1) Thank you very much for your support. I am doing my best to respond to the voices and feelings of support. Some movements cause pain, but in daily life, the effects of pain have disappeared.

 

https://twitter.com/SponichiF/status/1460836731129790464

 

https://twitter.com/SponichiF/status/1460836860503101440

#羽生結弦 Comment (2) We haven't reached the starting line yet, but we're steadily moving forward. We are looking forward to hearing from you. I'll do my best. (End)

 

It sounds like he is healing, so that's good. I'm glad he is taking things slowly and allowing himself to fully heal. Also relieved that he won't be exposed to possible COVID cases in Russia.

 

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I guess he means he hasn't been able to start the season yet since he hasn't competed.

Here's a translation from a real person:

https://twitter.com/shinjistarxx/status/1460841017775697923

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ETA: Posted this at the same time as your translation from Lae.

Let me share my translation of Yuzu's comment as well:

Source (PDF of the announcement from JSF): https://www.skatingjapan.or.jp/common/img/info/21Rostelecom_Yuzuru Hanyu.pdf

 

 
As to the "starting line," I think he probably means that he hasn't been able to resume training (that he is still rehabilitating.) Also, he doesn't say that he doesn't have pain in daily life any more. But good to hear that he is getting better to some degree. Praying for your full and speedy recovery, Yuzu!

 

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[Planet Hanyu Staff]

Hanyu kun officially withdrew for Rostelecom today!!   Wish you heal completely and reach your dreams when the time come!!

 

This is from sponichi on Ice twitter account

 

https://twitter.com/SponichiF/status/1460836860503101440

 

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This comic makes me very emotional

 

 

I just found this on twitter. The Turkish sport channel posted a short video of "Blinding Lights".

 

(Translation)

https://twitter.com/ostrum_6/status/1461273798389354496

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Get well soon Yuzu 

 

[Planet Hanyu Staff]

Video to the P&G campaign

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0V1mnYDID4

 

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[Planet Hanyu Staff]

The huge news in Japan is Shohei Ohtani's selection as MVP (Most Valuable Player) in the American League baseball.  He is the same age as Yuzu and also from Tohoku region, and they often appeared together on sports awards ceremonies.  Here Elle Japan is celebrating the two athletes in a special side-by-side photo collection.

 

 

https://twitter.com/ellejapan/status/1461483445930975236?s=20

 

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https://twitter.com/OTsmXxv5cC1kj88/status/1462807427720437762?s=20

JNats schedule and TV channels (sorry if posted already)

 

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https://twitter.com/emma_dinh/status/1462876563406716929

 

 

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I miss Yuzu's skating and I hope his ankle heals well.

 

 

 

Found an English translation by a Vietnamese fan (Thank you so much, heun on Twitter! )

https://twitter.com/heyitsheunn/status/1462815257697538053

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Has this been shared? This almost brought tears to my eyes.

 

https://twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/1462830284085288962

 

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I'm already in Sochi right now and first of all I went to see Hanyu's medal in Olympic Park  It was renewed since I was there in 2019.  

 

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https://twitter.com/mikaelonice/status/1462869598567636995

 

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