Let's hope that TJ ladies will regain their 3rd spot for Worlds ... they really deserve it! So many wonderful girls! 

While I prefer Mai, and really like Kaori, Kaori's speed will probably make the difference. Last year Mai was fast but this year she seemed a tad slower... judges love speed. 

oh no 

Kaori lost a bit of concentration after her fall. 

Sakamoto:

 

3F3T

3S

stsq

flying sit spin

3Lz

3F2T?

change combo spin

2A3T - fall, ouch

chsq- a stumble

2Lo, ???

2A

flying change combo spin

 

Too bad for the fall, but that was really great, Kao-chan!

she's not happy with that

Aww that fall. 

Kaori, she's had an exhausting season. It's finally beginning to show. 

 

Good fight, Kaori, come back stronger next season.

Don't cry, Kaori.  

Ahhhh shame about the mistakes

 

But I really really love how this girl skates. I love how she emotes using her whole body, the way she puts it all into it and her flow and speed. I love it so much

Aww kaori, it's ok... 

Oh, no! She is crying...

It's ok, Kaori, it's just an off day...

 

I am saying this, knowing just how tough the JP ladies field is, and even more the field in general. This should not count too much for her consistency, tho, I think?

Mai finally wins something again!!! 

 

But Kaori was so sad.  

Ah, Kaori, don't cry, sweetheart!