#Wakababy

Wakaba appeared on the Meiji University Instagram account.

She was asked about her university life and gave some comments on it.

Here is a rough translation:

‘I chose Meiji University because I thought it would be useful for me when I enter the society in the nearest future. 

I’ve been interested in Meiji University since I was a child. I know a lot of seniors  who have graduated from the skating department of this university, so this is one of the reasons I chose it.

Since I’ve entered the university, my life has changed a lot. Although I might need some more time to get used to it, I could already find some classes that really interest me.

Speaking of university life, I got to talk to students I met for the first time and asked them about things I don’t understand. There are a lot of kind people and I was able to make friends very quickly. Talking to new friends turned out to be even more fun that I thought before coming here. 

Despite some speculations that Wakaba might only get one Grand Prix assignment, she got assigned to two events, which gives her a chance to qualify for the Grand Prix final!

She will go to Skate America (October 18-20) and Internationaux de France (November 1-3).

Wakaba has announced her music choice for next season programs!

SP ‘Bird Set Free’ by Sia (Choreo by Shae Lynn Bourne)

FS: Poeta ( Choreo by Massimo Scali)

Wakaba got her new exhibition program choreographed by Jeffrey Buttle! (Photo from Wakaba’s Instagram)

Wakaba’s tweet (on the 8th anniversary of the disaster in Japan):

Don’t forget 3.11

In free skating, Wakaba was truly fighting in the first half of the program, but probably lacked in energy towards the end. She earned 123.54 points for her free skating (TES 57.14, PCS 66.40) which is the second result in ladies free skating. 

In total, she earned 186.24 points and finished in 3rd place.

(results, protocols)

Today Wakaba performed her short program and landed 2A and 3Lz+2T but unfortunately, popped her flip (1F).

She got  62.70 points (TES 29.70, PCS 33.00) and she’s currently in the 4th place. (results, protocols)

Despite the mistake, she skated with a great speed and energy and the audience actively supported her by clapping throughout the program.

Are we all can’t wait to see Wakaba again?

Her last competition of this season - Challenge Cup, starts today!

Ladies short program will be on Saturday at 16:46 CET, and Wakaba has 20th starting order (5th in the last group).

(Result page)

Good luck!

Wakaba at the Prince Ice World in Nagano.

Message from her Instagram:

Thank you for so many flowers this time 💐 I was really happy to receive so many flower boquets, letters, presents as well as encouraging words during the fan interaction time.😌

Even when I’m in bad condition, I always hear support and it really motivates me to do my best! 

It has been announced that Wakaba is planning to take part in the Challenge Cup in The Hague, Netherlands, February 21-24.