Right after the WC, they sat team Japan down and interviewed them all together. When it came to Hanyu, they said we have a special something for you and then showed his coach sending him a video message. She said he's special and wished him the best of luck in the future and something about succeed in the future. And then he awkwardly thanked her. I thought that was really odd, but I guess in light of this news, it wasn't that odd.
Ahh...that. He was really teary, and it's hard to think or words to say besides "thank you" in such a situation. Hanyu said Nanami Abe has been one of his biggest motivators, and will continue to be *thumbsup*