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safina_chos in ontd_skating

One of the toughest Nationals in the world

Dec 23, 2010 19:43

YES THAT'S RIGHT. JAPANESE NATIONALS WILL HAPPEN THIS WEEKEND. ARE YOU PREPARED TO BE A NERVOUS WRECK? >_<

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originallove December 23 2010, 13:04:59 UTC

Here are some rough translation of the comments from the boys after today's practice.
http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/winter/skate/figure/headlines/20101223-00000020-spnavi-spo.html

TAKAHASHI
Q. How is your condition?
A. Not bad, but not too good either. The only problem I have is the quad. The other jumps are alright, but the quad is not good.

Q. I thought it was getting better?
A. It's strange that the quad toe is not coming back (compared to the flip). One day I can do it, another day I can't. It's just not consistent.

Q. Are you going to try the quad flip?
A. This time I think I'll go with the quad toe, since I have been practicing it for this competition. I've also practiced the flip though. I don't know. If the quad toe is awful maybe I'll go with the flip.

KOZUKAQ. It's only about ten days since you competed in the Grand Prix Final ( ... )

safina_chos December 23 2010, 14:37:53 UTC

Thank you for the translation BB! You are may hero<3

It's been so long since Dai's quads got lost...It's about time for them to come back!

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Re: WOULD THAT BE A MOUSTACHE, DAISUKE? safina_chos December 23 2010, 14:27:31 UTC

Oh god Thanks! I couldn't catch this on TV earlier ^^; I like Mao's face there, get good vibes from her!

Re: WOULD THAT BE A MOUSTACHE, DAISUKE? nastasie December 23 2010, 14:34:01 UTC

Ah, always good to get a glimpse of the ~magical hair~. ;)

Re: WOULD THAT BE A MOUSTACHE, DAISUKE? min_chos December 23 2010, 15:57:09 UTC

with English translation

munchkinbridge December 23 2010, 13:45:51 UTC

SO NERVOUS. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHO I WANT TO WIN. BE AWESOME, EVERYONE!

originallove December 23 2010, 13:55:12 UTC

And here are the comments from the girls.
http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/winter/skate/figure/headlines/20101223-00000023-spnavi-spo.html

ASADA
Q. How are you feeling compared to last year's Japan Nationals?
A. I think I feel a little more relaxed compared to the Olympic season. This time I want to concentrate on my performance without worrying about my placement.

Q. How do you feel about the Japan Nationals [in gereral]?
A. When I look back at my past experiences I was always able to give a good performance, so I hope I can compete with a good feeling.

Q. Did Coach Sato give you any advice?
A. He told me to be confident.

SUZUKIQ. I heard that you were reworking your program for this competition ( ... )

safina_chos December 23 2010, 15:12:18 UTC

It seems every year Miki's condition has a downhill in the middle of the season. She usually get back her condition best by the worlds, so I don't worry about her :)

I really want Akiko to do great! She was underscored at the final so hope she'll rock the ice and show off her awesomeness to the judges. ;)

nekorae December 23 2010, 15:39:56 UTC

I think Akiko will be the one who is left off the team. Crying rn ;__;

Any news on how Nana is doing?

Starting Order safina_chos December 23 2010, 13:57:30 UTC

Now we have short program starting order! I edited it with the entries :)