I want to say I'm really really happy for Javi (wish he could have won silver though) I know how much he wanted that medal after he was so close at sochi. He really worked hard these past four years.

 

9 minutes ago, ralucutzagy said:

 

This is just so... Shoma 

Shoma Uno seriously confuses me. 

 

 

Anyway, that hug and Yuzuru sobbing broke my heart but it is going to be a great transition for Yuzuru come next season, with Javier not being there. I understand why he was so emotional and well, though, who knows. Javier might end up apprenticing to Brian as he does want to popularize skating further so it may not be such a huge hole in the end. They were both so happy though, for each other and themselves that it makes me all warm and I'm a cynical old tart so that's saying something.

5 minutes ago, Yatagarasu said:

Shoma Uno seriously confuses me. 

 

 

Anyway, that hug and Yuzuru sobbing broke my heart but it is going to be a great transition for Yuzuru come next season, with Javier not being there. I understand why he was so emotional and well, though, who knows. Javier might end up apprenticing to Brian as he does want to popularize skating further so it may not be such a huge hole in the end. They were both so happy though, for each other and themselves that it makes me all warm and I'm a cynical old tart so that's saying something.

In case he stays at TCC, maybe he will be able to support him more if he's not competing against Yuzu? 

Sigh I just find that really bittersweet. I know how much Javi influenced him to go to Canada but you can really see it here. He was so vulnerable at that point and listening to him saying "I can't do it without you" makes you realize how important he is to Yuzu. They might not be friends but their bond is strong and I feel really happy that Yuzu has had someone like that as a training mate all these years

14 minutes ago, Hydroblade said:

In case he stays at TCC, maybe he will be able to support him more if he's not competing against Yuzu? 

Sigh I just find that really bittersweet. I know how much Javi influenced him to go to Canada but you can really see it here. He was so vulnerable at that point and listening to him saying "I can't do it without you" makes you realize how important he is to Yuzu. They might not be friends but their bond is strong and I feel really happy that Yuzu has had someone like that as a training mate all these years

 

I would say so as the dynamic would change considerably. I think Javier himself was under a lot of pressure for both Spain and Europe and really, as a friend pointed out, that pressure wasn't shared between him and others; he carried it all. He really was the one realistic shot for Europe, and of course, the one for his country, and it was his last chance for that and fulfilling his own personal dream of an Olympic medal. So while I'm sure they went through a lot throughout these years, there is respect and regard between those two, and if Javier really retires, that's all that would remain and it should be easier. But even if not, I think he's done the one thing that was left for him to do so that should defuse a lot of the rivalry. 

 

I think Brian actually hinted at them staying post retirement at TCC when he talked about finishing University but not moving out and right now, that's probably more directed at Javier who has to make some choices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://shoma-uno.tumblr.com/post/170985935757/live-interview-with-shoma-and-yuzuru-on-going

 

Quite insightful!

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U: Well of course, he’s made out of titanium. You two are ridiculous. Weren’t you worried before the competition?

Y: I was full of worries, but worries are part of every competition, says this one. If I were to borrow Shoma’s words, every competition is the same.

U: But you were like, “I will win the gold” before the competition. So were you confident then?

Y: Rather than that, I just thought it was necessary for me to say that.

U: In order to push yourself?

Y: More like I felt the need to secure that certain future. It’s a small way to control my mentality. I made sure to do things like that.

 

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U: Well of course you were happy!! Around when was it that you were like, “Ok, I’m ready in time [for the Olympics]”?

Y: I don’t think I was able to be ready in time at all.

U: Really?

Y: Well at this competition, a lot of the others didn’t skate their best either. Of course, you can say things like ‘but that is their true ability’ or ‘that’s what the Olympics do’. Either way, if all of the skaters were to skate their best, I know I would not have been able to win.

 

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U: Your focus is over there already. And Hanyu, do you wish to go for the third consecutive gold medal?

Y: Right now, no.

U: Right now.

Y: Not at all.

U: Do you want to rest for a while?

Y: I can’t really rest. I was chosen to compete at the World Championships as well, so I guess I’m saying I’m going for now, but the condition of my ankle is not stable yet, so I do think I must think everything through.

U: What is something that you would like to do right now?

Y: Rehabilitation.

U: Last time I asked you this same question at Sochi, you were like “I would like to practice my 4S”, and I told you to rest. Do you remember that?

Y: Yes I do.

 

I just chuckled at this part:

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U: Oh goodness. I saw this picture of Uno doing an interview and Hanyu was crawling behind him on all fours. What was your thought process?

Y: I just wanted to make sure I didn’t distract anyone. From the cameras, only this part of him was showing because of the board, so I thought it would work if I crawl at his leg level. I went really quietly.

Oh Yuzu, it is not the matter of being quiet, but that the people in that room has eyes.

13 hours ago, Hydroblade said:

In case he stays at TCC, maybe he will be able to support him more if he's not competing against Yuzu? 

Sigh I just find that really bittersweet. I know how much Javi influenced him to go to Canada but you can really see it here. He was so vulnerable at that point and listening to him saying "I can't do it without you" makes you realize how important he is to Yuzu. They might not be friends but their bond is strong and I feel really happy that Yuzu has had someone like that as a training mate all these years

just had a random mental image of javi being behind the board as yuzu's co-coach in competition next season XD. 

1 hour ago, yuzuuu said:

just had a random mental image of javi being behind the board as yuzu's co-coach in competition next season XD. 

I would give anything for this mental image to become reality, to be honest lol Moral support coach Javi! Responsible with keeping the 2xOC's spirits high and his smile bright lol