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It appears that Shi-oh's obsession with strength stems from the belief that it's only the strong that survive while the weak are doomed, which had been drilled into him by the mafia. Deep down, he craves strength to overcome his vulnerability, which he deems a weakness and keeps concealed with the sole objective of safeguarding himself. Such is his desperation that he is willing to make do with an illusion of strength, even if it kills him in the process.

It's ironic when one considers that, in the first episode, Nam-soon had remarked that she would like a man she could protect.

Because of her experiences, after arriving in Korea, Nam-soon learned the world is more jaded than she could realise. This allowed her to provide a more balanced yet honest answer to Shi-oh's question because even though she is committed to her assigned duty, she hasn't condemned him entirely in her mind........ yet.

I do not entertain any hopes for this relationship's future in the coming episodes but I'll stick to the stand that it was a wasted opportunity to not have her develop a romantic interest in him and explore their conflicted equation in-depth. It wouldn't have mattered if they didn't end up together and have a happily ever after.

And then, what should have happened is, Rey can finish her story by being able to say, "My parents might have abandoned me, but that doesn't mean I'm worthless." And eventually Kylo Ren can say, "My family might have been powerful, but I don't have to be," and all those other things that they can bounce off of each other as great foils.

It can keep being a good story about accepting past failures and choosing to grow beyond them.

FaOI 2023 Miyagi - Sunao Noto photos

They have so much fun.

Yuzuru finger heart

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＜ファンタジー・オン・アイス2023＞オープニングでハビエル・フェルナンデスさん（右）と肩を組む羽生結弦さん（撮影・小海途　良幹）

Yuzuru said "I always practice alone. You know, I always miss you" in Javier's documentary. Yuzuru talked about Javier hugged him and Javier taught him kindness. Some FaOI 2022 unpublished footage.

There is English subtitles in RTVE.

Javier talked about Yuzuru:

Yuzuru is a very talented athlete. Everyone who has competed with him knows that. I always thought Yuzuru was a fighter. He is almost like a samurai. He likes to fight and he likes to work hard. That's Yuzuru.

What I learned from Yuzuru is to practice hard, to always want to improve in order to win first place, and to repeat something 40 times instead of 3 times. He is good at that.

It was good to train with him, but frustrating at times. He was doing great, and I was like, "Oh, I can't do that today. But I'm glad he pushed me."

I get frustrated when I lose a match, but I don't get too depressed. Yuzuru takes it very seriously.

If we hadn't spent so many years and hours training together, I don't think either of us would have been able to achieve such great results.

Full list from 2011 to present

Grid Photos source: Javier / Yuzuru

(deleted my wish)

Ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata" organizer NTV has announced that a total of three performances are scheduled for March 10-12, 2023. In addition to Mr. Hanyu, professional skaters active around the world are scheduled to perform. The cast will be announced on the official website in due course.

「羽生結弦 notte stellata」主催の日本テレビが発表した。3月10～12日の3日間全3公演を予定している。羽生さんに加え、世界で活躍するプロスケーターも出演予定。キャストは順次、公式HPで発表される。

There are also many reunion wishing posts in Japanese on Twitter this afternoon.

Javier will be in Mexico on March 11.

Similar to the Yuzuru Hanyu's GP Series Through the Years, I compiled these links* of Yuzu's All-Japan Championships - all 11 of his senior competitions.

6x National Champion

☆ 2008

(Bolero / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini)

☆ 2009

(Mission Impossible / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini)

☆ 2010

(White Legend / Zigeunerweisen)

☆ 2011🥉

(Étude / Romeo + Juliet)

☆ 2012🥇

(Parisienne Walkways / Notre-Dame de Paris)

☆ 2013🥇

(Parisienne Walkways / Romeo and Juliet)

☆ 2014🥇

(Ballade No. 1 / The Phantom of the Opera)

☆ 2015🥇

(Ballade No. 1 / SEIMEI)

☆ 2019🥈

(Otonal + K&C / Origin + K&C)

☆ 2020🥇

(Let Me Entertain You / Ten to Chi to)

☆ 2021 🥇

(Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso / Ten to Chi to)