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Cuteness galore photo! Who is the other young lady, Jr. champ maybe? Love your new Avatar Arriba!
Shoma is popular with the ladies.
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Cuteness galore photo! Who is the other young lady, Jr. champ maybe? Love your new Avatar Arriba!
Shoma is popular with the ladies.
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^^^Yes, pretty sure that's Trusova. I think she and Sho were practicing their cantilevers together for the gala. I'm beginning to think my grandson needs a haircut though! I can't see his beautiful eyes and eyebrows! :cool14:
ETA -- Isn't that avatar funny?! Our favorite carnivore!!!!
The banquet cartoon https://www.instagram.com/p/BchmSdcHlVk/
ETA -- Isn't that avatar funny?! Our favorite carnivore!!!!
The banquet cartoon https://www.instagram.com/p/BchmSdcHlVk/
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- May 8, 2017
When you're stuck at home because you're sick and unable to attend Christmas parties, with no figure skating competitions nor Shoma news to distract you, then...
Oh my!
And we thought the blue velvet pants wouldn't be distracting! I'm really glad he's turning 20 soon!
I was wondering why MaiKatze was quoting "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid, until I realized that position was spot on. He only needs a rock, the sea, and some waves.
Can't imagine him singing to it.
That must have been some awkward fall, judging by the position.
It seems like all the Russian junior GPF competitors took a picture with Shoma! So cute. Yes, that's Alexandra Trusova, Junior GPF champion. She's pretty much untouchable at this point. That cantilever video was awesome. Also, I didn't realize before that Alina was shorter than Shoma. She looks taller on ice.
Looking forward to Shomita's birthday in two days! I also hope that someone takes a video of him drinking. I bet his dad has the Asian blush, which for Shoma's sake I hope he didn't inherit. It's more fun to be able to drink!
Edited- Arriba, aside from the Avatar, I love the caption! "Yakiniku! Yakiniku! Steak!"
People were wondering why Shoma chose pizza over sushi, but being the meat-eater that he is, is it any wonder? Sushi is seafood and rarely has meat, after all!
Oh my!
And we thought the blue velvet pants wouldn't be distracting! I'm really glad he's turning 20 soon! I was wondering why MaiKatze was quoting "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid, until I realized that position was spot on. He only needs a rock, the sea, and some waves.
Can't imagine him singing to it. That must have been some awkward fall, judging by the position.
It seems like all the Russian junior GPF competitors took a picture with Shoma! So cute. Yes, that's Alexandra Trusova, Junior GPF champion. She's pretty much untouchable at this point. That cantilever video was awesome. Also, I didn't realize before that Alina was shorter than Shoma. She looks taller on ice.
Looking forward to Shomita's birthday in two days! I also hope that someone takes a video of him drinking. I bet his dad has the Asian blush, which for Shoma's sake I hope he didn't inherit. It's more fun to be able to drink!
Edited- Arriba, aside from the Avatar, I love the caption! "Yakiniku! Yakiniku! Steak!"
People were wondering why Shoma chose pizza over sushi, but being the meat-eater that he is, is it any wonder? Sushi is seafood and rarely has meat, after all!
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^^^Oh no, Latremu! Sorry you're feeling under the weather. Bad time to be sick! Feel better soon!
The blue pants are right up there with the gray ones! But we can tell a few things from the photo - it's practice because he's wearing gloves, the mighty thighs are looking back to their normal mightiness, and our Shomita DOES like to lie on the ice during practice. My guess is that he didn't fall in that position. At least I hope not! :eekn: :scard7:
About that avatar, I was trying to link the cartoon it came from because it is SO hilarious, but I couldn't figure out how to do it because the initials are profanity and are not allowed. It's from the website w*fskatingdoodles.tumblr.com Scroll down and look at the cartoon "What happens at the banquet stays at the banquet". Oh my gosh, I was howling I was laughing so hard -- especially Adam standing on the table singing, Shomita with enough meat dishes for a month, Nathan drinking (?!), and Pooh peeking out from under the table. Whoever does these cartoons is awesome, and that would have been quite a banquet!...Just a few more days til the big celebration!
ETA -- I think we may have already seen most of these photos, but this web site always has the nicest photos! And I do like the name of the web site! http://behindphotos.com/showcases.html?id=296
The blue pants are right up there with the gray ones! But we can tell a few things from the photo - it's practice because he's wearing gloves, the mighty thighs are looking back to their normal mightiness, and our Shomita DOES like to lie on the ice during practice. My guess is that he didn't fall in that position. At least I hope not! :eekn:
:scard7:About that avatar, I was trying to link the cartoon it came from because it is SO hilarious, but I couldn't figure out how to do it because the initials are profanity and are not allowed. It's from the website w*fskatingdoodles.tumblr.com Scroll down and look at the cartoon "What happens at the banquet stays at the banquet". Oh my gosh, I was howling I was laughing so hard -- especially Adam standing on the table singing, Shomita with enough meat dishes for a month, Nathan drinking (?!), and Pooh peeking out from under the table. Whoever does these cartoons is awesome, and that would have been quite a banquet!...Just a few more days til the big celebration!
ETA -- I think we may have already seen most of these photos, but this web site always has the nicest photos! And I do like the name of the web site! http://behindphotos.com/showcases.html?id=296
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Oh well. Tis the season to go out and see friends, not stay at home and be sick, but what can I do? Thanks for the well wishes!
The mighty thighs are looking back to their normal mightiness!! They do look pretty good. That's always important. Looking at these pictures, those blue pants are actually REALLY distracting! (and quite revealing from certain angles. "Behind" is an appropriate name for the website 
:rofl2. Yup, that would have been a really weird fall, although I can't imagine what he was doing on the ice in that position otherwise (maybe turned around to get up from a fall?).
Love the cartoon, especially Pooh glaring at everyone from underneath the table, for daring to have fun. Although I don't quite get Sergei's appeal with the two women in kimonos under his arms. And Nathan drinking is illegal!
I liked the next cartoon with Wakaba being Bond as well. I hope Shoom's birthday will have a cartoon of him drinking!
By the way, Shoma looks so tall beside these girls! https://twitter.com/ParaUnaLoco/status/941571816245682177
The blue pants are right up there with the gray ones! But we can tell a few things from the photo - it's practice because he's wearing gloves, the mighty thighs are looking back to their normal mightiness, and our Shomita DOES like to lie on the ice during practice. My guess is that he didn't fall in that position. At least I hope not! :eekn:
ETA -- I think we may have already seen most of these photos, but this web site always has the nicest, most professional photos! And I do like the name of the web site! http://behindphotos.com/showcases.html?id=296
The mighty thighs are looking back to their normal mightiness!!
They do look pretty good. That's always important. Looking at these pictures, those blue pants are actually REALLY distracting! (and quite revealing from certain angles. "Behind" is an appropriate name for the website :rofl2. Yup, that would have been a really weird fall, although I can't imagine what he was doing on the ice in that position otherwise (maybe turned around to get up from a fall?). Love the cartoon, especially Pooh glaring at everyone from underneath the table, for daring to have fun. Although I don't quite get Sergei's appeal with the two women in kimonos under his arms. And Nathan drinking is illegal!
I liked the next cartoon with Wakaba being Bond as well. I hope Shoom's birthday will have a cartoon of him drinking!By the way, Shoma looks so tall beside these girls! https://twitter.com/ParaUnaLoco/status/941571816245682177
Now I have to think about Japanese Nationals from Dec 21 to 24 plus 25 EX. Still Yuzu hasn't refused yet, noone knows. Shoma will do his best again. I'll go there
btw I was in Jason's dancing movie this time lol. He's very funny, polite, speaks Japanese well. I guess he's only one American skater can talk with Shoma.
btw I was in Jason's dancing movie this time lol. He's very funny, polite, speaks Japanese well. I guess he's only one American skater can talk with Shoma.
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Oh, you mean you were in this one?
https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/941534967296704512
You're a star, Kanna!! [emoji1]
I keep laughing at Jason and his shenanigans with Shoma's standie or whatever you call that.
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Shoma may be tall next to those 2 young ladies, but here -- not so much! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bchtyo9jUFs
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I'm surprised. I have been writing my comment here for a few days now, erasing some part, correcting and re-writing it, it taking forever as usual (darn my fading English ) And Michelle is mentioned. More than just a coincidence I'd believe. I was planning to post this on his 20th birthday. One day early but here goes my take on Shoma.
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I have been following the sport since Midori Ito era (this is the 11yo most adorable wunderkid, only 1.23cm/24kg I saw at NHK Trophy on TV for the first time... back in 1980! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxSdLVuVgyc). Figure skating used to be a minor sport in my country, thus not many broadcastings aired unlike today; NHK Trophy was the only event we coould see on TV on a regualr basis back then. The Worlds? they were worse; except one or two Worlds only held in Japan, mostly were recorded and cut/edited shorter ones available at midnight on TV. Until Dai burst onto the scene I was rather a casual fan, on and off watching the sport for decades except some Russian boys stole my heart from time to time (Petrenko, Urmanov!, Kulik, Yagudin!!) but never disliked it. As such a long time fan of the sport, may I describe how I see Shoma as a skater and how I admire his skating?
A very little boy in a yellow jacket doing a danceable number in a show was the Shoma I became aware of the first time. Don't remmeber which show or which year exactly it was, I can't find it on YT either, but even on TV his performing ability was already there.Then I saw him again on TV, competitng at Youth Oly Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnUPXTt3oqc. This is the Shoma I saw live the first time: at J-Nats 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dioh03vjJfI My husband and I were watching from far and up in the stands in Saitama but we were really impressed by him. And by other junior boys; Sota Yamamoto, Taichi Honda, Kazuki Tomono. He looked tiny among senior boys, with no 3A yet, but he did skate awesomely. His unique starting position, far end of the long side, the sound of wind, etc, I truly enjoyed every bit of his Short and mesmelized by his overall speed, spins, steps, most of all he skated BIG and had the ability to draw audience into his performance. His FS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUFub6vvKOU, sorry to say I don't remember very well. I was so devastated for Dai that night, feared he wouldn't get picked up for the team for Sochi nor Worlds at all thus he'd soon announce his retirement...
Because it was Mao Asada did invite the 5yo cute boy to the sport and he always watched her doing lots of trainings since his day-1 on ice, Shoma has learned that everyday's many a little makes a mickle and hard work will pay in the end. Because Daisuke Takahashi was his hero ever since he watched Dai's epic Phantom at J-Nats LIVE and instantly fell in love with it, Shoma has learned that artistry combined with hard jumps, strong basic skating skills and full of his/her heart is what matters in the sport. Because Yuzuru Hanyu always stood before him, still does like a high steep mountain once he entered a competitive career, Shoma has learend that competiton is all about strategy; how to control nerves, stay focused and to rack up points, not only jumps but every single element, levels and its GOE would count altogether. When he struggeld with once-his-enemy-jump 3A for years, it was Taka Mura who suggested him to try a quad over 3A. Once he mastered quad toeloop, 3A was no sweat for Sho anymore. Ryuju Hino showed him how to tack a Flip on 2/3A+1Lo+ combo insthead of 3S.
Competitiveness-wise, Shoma is probably between Dai and Yuzu, a little closer to Dai; a performer first and a cool-headed competitor as well. Skating-wise I think he's somewhere btwn Taka Kozuka and Patrick, a little closer to Patrick seeing he also uses core strength to keep low centre of gravity when doing crossovers. I am no expert of course, so I might be wrong on this one. Training-wise, he's certainly much closer to Mao than Dai. Shoma says he loves/enjoys competitions, and he does even more so each steps to train harder and prepare for competitions.
Sho's strength are: consistency on not popping jumps, spins that go very well with the music, and stamina. His biggest strength, over them I'd say, is his concentration during his performance. He often surprises me that he yawns right before 6min warm-up or while waiting for his turn in the backyard. But once he steps on ice and the music starts, he is so deep into his performance right away. With a fall/mistake or not, he keeps performaing till the end, regardless. If he is to fall on an opening jump, he gets up less than a sec as if nothing's happened and goes back to his program. I do like he doesn't go back to an element so to speak. If a skater is too much obsessed with winning, results, points or placements itself and are to make one mistake, then another mistake(s), s/he eventually loses fire/steam. But Shoma always puts emphasis/focus on his program as a whole , he never stops performing never stop selling it. That's I admire the most about his skating. Thanks to these senpai skaters, Shoma is a hard worker, a quality performer and a tough competitor. Yet Shoma doesn't copy any of them, he skates as himself.
Who does Shoma remind me of, then? I do see Michelle Kwan. Particularly when watching him in competitions. The resemblance? Both shine in competitions; the bigger the competition gets, the more both truly shine. Both may look rather tiny in physique among other skaters, say, during 6min warm-ups, however, when s/he stands alone on ice, her/his presence is just remarkable. Irresistible. And the music starts, both can skate with dominance, like a giant, as if s/he OWNS the ice. We just can't take our eyes off from them.
I'ts only my speculation she may have a say on this, but I fully understand why my twin sister is so deep in love with Shoma and his skating.
I agree, it's Shoma's fault.
) And Michelle is mentioned. More than just a coincidence I'd believe. I was planning to post this on his 20th birthday. One day early but here goes my take on Shoma. --------------
I have been following the sport since Midori Ito era (this is the 11yo most adorable wunderkid, only 1.23cm/24kg I saw at NHK Trophy on TV for the first time... back in 1980! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxSdLVuVgyc). Figure skating used to be a minor sport in my country, thus not many broadcastings aired unlike today; NHK Trophy was the only event we coould see on TV on a regualr basis back then. The Worlds? they were worse; except one or two Worlds only held in Japan, mostly were recorded and cut/edited shorter ones available at midnight on TV. Until Dai burst onto the scene I was rather a casual fan, on and off watching the sport for decades except some Russian boys stole my heart from time to time (Petrenko, Urmanov!, Kulik, Yagudin!!) but never disliked it. As such a long time fan of the sport, may I describe how I see Shoma as a skater and how I admire his skating?
A very little boy in a yellow jacket doing a danceable number in a show was the Shoma I became aware of the first time. Don't remmeber which show or which year exactly it was, I can't find it on YT either, but even on TV his performing ability was already there.Then I saw him again on TV, competitng at Youth Oly Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnUPXTt3oqc. This is the Shoma I saw live the first time: at J-Nats 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dioh03vjJfI My husband and I were watching from far and up in the stands in Saitama but we were really impressed by him. And by other junior boys; Sota Yamamoto, Taichi Honda, Kazuki Tomono. He looked tiny among senior boys, with no 3A yet, but he did skate awesomely. His unique starting position, far end of the long side, the sound of wind, etc, I truly enjoyed every bit of his Short and mesmelized by his overall speed, spins, steps, most of all he skated BIG and had the ability to draw audience into his performance. His FS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUFub6vvKOU, sorry to say I don't remember very well. I was so devastated for Dai that night, feared he wouldn't get picked up for the team for Sochi nor Worlds at all thus he'd soon announce his retirement...
Because it was Mao Asada did invite the 5yo cute boy to the sport and he always watched her doing lots of trainings since his day-1 on ice, Shoma has learned that everyday's many a little makes a mickle and hard work will pay in the end. Because Daisuke Takahashi was his hero ever since he watched Dai's epic Phantom at J-Nats LIVE and instantly fell in love with it, Shoma has learned that artistry combined with hard jumps, strong basic skating skills and full of his/her heart is what matters in the sport. Because Yuzuru Hanyu always stood before him, still does like a high steep mountain once he entered a competitive career, Shoma has learend that competiton is all about strategy; how to control nerves, stay focused and to rack up points, not only jumps but every single element, levels and its GOE would count altogether. When he struggeld with once-his-enemy-jump 3A for years, it was Taka Mura who suggested him to try a quad over 3A. Once he mastered quad toeloop, 3A was no sweat for Sho anymore. Ryuju Hino showed him how to tack a Flip on 2/3A+1Lo+ combo insthead of 3S.
Competitiveness-wise, Shoma is probably between Dai and Yuzu, a little closer to Dai; a performer first and a cool-headed competitor as well. Skating-wise I think he's somewhere btwn Taka Kozuka and Patrick, a little closer to Patrick seeing he also uses core strength to keep low centre of gravity when doing crossovers. I am no expert of course, so I might be wrong on this one. Training-wise, he's certainly much closer to Mao than Dai. Shoma says he loves/enjoys competitions, and he does even more so each steps to train harder and prepare for competitions.
Sho's strength are: consistency on not popping jumps, spins that go very well with the music, and stamina. His biggest strength, over them I'd say, is his concentration during his performance. He often surprises me that he yawns right before 6min warm-up or while waiting for his turn in the backyard. But once he steps on ice and the music starts, he is so deep into his performance right away. With a fall/mistake or not, he keeps performaing till the end, regardless. If he is to fall on an opening jump, he gets up less than a sec as if nothing's happened and goes back to his program. I do like he doesn't go back to an element so to speak. If a skater is too much obsessed with winning, results, points or placements itself and are to make one mistake, then another mistake(s), s/he eventually loses fire/steam. But Shoma always puts emphasis/focus on his program as a whole , he never stops performing never stop selling it. That's I admire the most about his skating. Thanks to these senpai skaters, Shoma is a hard worker, a quality performer and a tough competitor. Yet Shoma doesn't copy any of them, he skates as himself.
Who does Shoma remind me of, then? I do see Michelle Kwan. Particularly when watching him in competitions. The resemblance? Both shine in competitions; the bigger the competition gets, the more both truly shine. Both may look rather tiny in physique among other skaters, say, during 6min warm-ups, however, when s/he stands alone on ice, her/his presence is just remarkable. Irresistible. And the music starts, both can skate with dominance, like a giant, as if s/he OWNS the ice. We just can't take our eyes off from them.
I'ts only my speculation she may have a say on this, but I fully understand why my twin sister is so deep in love with Shoma and his skating.
I agree, it's Shoma's fault.
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@deedee whole post:agree: and your "twin sister" totally agrees with your speculation. Hope all is well with you and your family. 
Oh, you mean you were in this one?
https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/941534967296704512
You're a star, Kanna!! [emoji1]
I keep laughing at Jason and his shenanigans with Shoma's standie or whatever you call that.
Latremu, still can't believe what happened lol yes yes that video
️Actually I and my friend were talking with his coach, Kori, she's so nice & great, then suddenly we're asked to dance with JB in the lobby without music lol. I'm the smallest mad one lol. I knooow, JB's dancing with Shoma's standie also made me laugh
Anyhow it's so fun, good memory. Today's his birthday, hope he's having a great time
Then on Sun, Shoma's birthday
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Now I have to think about Japanese Nationals from Dec 21 to 24 plus 25 EX. Still Yuzu hasn't refused yet, noone knows. Shoma will do his best again. I'll go there
btw I was in Jason's dancing movie this time lol. He's very funny, polite, speaks Japanese well. I guess he's only one American skater can talk with Shoma.
You are famous now! Jason and his whole team are SO nice, aren't they? You are very busy with all the competitions you go to! I am really jealous! I hope you will be able to go to Nationals and give us a report. We are getting very spoiled with having you in the audience all the time.
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Happy 20th birthday, Shoma!! :dance::hap57: Eat lots of meat (just don't kill your liver and kidneys in the process), drink 1-2 alcoholic drinks and find out which parent you take after, and bust out the video games!
Deedee, your entire post was amazing! Thank you for sharing! I read it a few times, made me realize some things about his skating, you're great!
Just had to laugh when I realized that this picture posted earlier originally came from the instagram account of Russian junior lady Alena Kostornaia, who apparently posted "handsome" in Russian, with a heart eye emoji, as the caption. :agree: Good taste there, young lady!
I'ts only my speculation she may have a say on this, but I fully understand why my twin sister is so deep in love with Shoma and his skating.
Deedee, your entire post was amazing! Thank you for sharing! I read it a few times, made me realize some things about his skating, you're great!
Just had to laugh when I realized that this picture posted earlier originally came from the instagram account of Russian junior lady Alena Kostornaia, who apparently posted "handsome" in Russian, with a heart eye emoji, as the caption. :agree: Good taste there, young lady!
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I suppose it is the 17th in Japan still the 16th in my area.
Happy Birthday Shoma!
Enjoy your birthday and relax!
Happy Birthday Shoma!
Enjoy your birthday and relax!
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Happy 20th birthday, Shoma!! :dance::hap57: Eat lots of meat (just don't kill your liver and kidneys in the process), drink 1-2 alcoholic drinks and find out which parent you take after, and bust out the video games!
Deedee, your entire post was amazing! Thank you for sharing! I read it a few times, made me realize some things about his skating, you're great!
Just had to laugh when I realized that this picture posted earlier originally came from the instagram account of Russian junior lady Alena Kostornaia, who apparently posted "handsome" in Russian, with a heart eye emoji, as the caption. :agree: Good taste there, young lady!
I think Shoma does look extremely handsome in this photo, too. :luv17:
Oh, we're starting already? Happy Birthday Shoma! May all your wishes and dreams come true! Stay healthy, eat all the meat you like and maybe fall in love in this year number 21, you adult, you!
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deedee1, thank you so much for taking the time to write your heartfelt, thoughtful post about Shoma. What a wonderful tribute to him for his birthday! I have to admit I was getting misty eyed (and jealous too!) just reading it -- especially remembering that my all-time favorite Kiss And Cry would be the one that you saw at 2013-2014 Saitama -- the one where Yamada made him raise his arm and bow too. To think I have only been following him since Oct. 2015. :sad4: I've missed so much, but thank goodness for You Tube! His work ethic is an inspiration, and I remember him saying he had Mao's amazing example to look up to, and he thought everyone practiced as much as she did. And I used to worry about his tiny frame being a hindrance, but not anymore.
I have been following figure skating since forever, in varying degrees of faithfulness!!! My first memory is of watching Scottie Allen--bronze medalist at the '64 Olympics from the U.S.--with my mom in 1964. (Yes, I am slightly older than most of you.) But in all these years, I can honestly say there is no one who has captivated me quite like the Prince! And my life has become so much more interesting and fun (and heartbreaking sometimes too) during these past two years.
Thanks for the memories Shomita!
From a beautiful, little boy to a kind, handsome young man. Happy 20th birthday! Your future is so bright! 
ETA -- May you receive many Calvins, a weekly delivery of meat to your house, good health, and lots of games!
ETA -- Alex: "Even if we don't speak English, his personality is such that even if you are in a bad mood, he puts you in a better mood. He is bright, like good weather."
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Happy Birthday to His ShoMajesty Lord Shoma forever-numero-Uno-Sama! May you have health and joy, and receive all the meat you want! As you enter adulthood (still unbelievable to me), I wish you every success in your career, happiness in life, the ability to brave all challenges, the ability to ATTACK!!!, and again, the most important thing, health. Which means, it's time to start to build a balanced diet (no more meat-only menu!). Have a happy 20th birthday!!!
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