It sounds as if Alissa is seriously considering skating at NHK. If she's still struggling with her jumps in early November, Alissa isn't going to make much of an improvement in a couple of weeks. But then she went to 2012 Worlds anyway after a disastrous showing at an International B. IMO, Alissa will further damage her reputation with ISU judges if she skates poorly at NHK.
If she does withdraw, it will probably be too late for a replacement. :disapp:
If she does withdraw, it will probably be too late for a replacement. :disapp: