I heard the same. But, in the first place, Japanese wear masks for various reasons.
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/02/...ical-masks-its-not-always-for-health-reasons/
http://www.tofugu.com/2012/06/14/why-do-japanese-people-wear-surgical-masks/
that's totally meI'm stuck between "Yuzuru, it's okay to not win this time around. You are still a champ to have fought through this season" and "GO OUT THERE AND SLAY! BREAK THE 300-POINT BARRIER! MAKE HISTORY! TAKE THE GOLD!!!"
What's on the gloves?
If Yuzuru says his condition is good, then I'm going to take his word for it. So yep, Yuzuru, I'm going to trust your words.
I'm stuck between "Yuzuru, it's okay to not win this time around. You are still a champ to have fought through this season" and "GO OUT THERE AND SLAY! BREAK THE 300-POINT BARRIER! MAKE HISTORY! TAKE THE GOLD!!!"
He says that he is happy to be back skating and feels blessed to be skating in front of everyone again. I feel happy just to see him skating again. No expectations or worries from me.
I think I should keep this as my motto for Yuzuru from now on. Too many heart attacks for him.He says that he is happy to be back skating and feels blessed to be skating in front of everyone again. I feel happy just to see him skating again. No expectations or worries from me.
Oh, I'm not one bit worried. This guy rocks no matter what!
BTW, is anyone seeing the Short Dance right now? A girl from Russia cut her knee open during her routine, that rink really has something :scowl:
--- translated by rosewood from FSuniverse forumSerious preparations for this competition started in March. He even felt the anxiety that it might be impossible for him to participate in this competition. He still needs his right ankle wrapped with taping. While he's not recovered his form fully, "My health condition is enough to perform. I'm thankful for that," Hanyu smiles.