In this video you can listen to fans going, "Shoma?? Is it Shoma?? Oh it really is Shoma" when Shoma was preparing for taking the footage at Kiss & Cry.
@Arriba627 I guess this was what you talked about being the commotion hehe.
Believe me. He is missed! Sounded like all the people around my seating area. Sigh.
Adding:
Even Japanese press is writing articles about how Sho's appearance caused a stir:
Media spotted a famous Japanese skater at the venue. Although he has retired from competition, overseas fans have been saying things like "We miss him so much" and "He should come back right now," showing how popular he is.
[Photo] "He looks younger" and "He should come back" - Foreign media discovers photo of a popular Japanese skater at the World Figure Skating Championships
He has returned with a firm expression. Standing in front of the backboard installed in the interview area of the tournament is Shoma Uno, who retired from competition at the end of last season. The 27-year-old, who has won medals at two consecutive Olympic Games, put on a coat and gave a thumbs up in a suit and tie. The world champion, who won consecutive championships in 2022 and 2023, has returned in a different position.
Overseas fans have also expressed their joy, saying, "I miss Shoma so much. I can't wait to see him watch Yuuma (Kagiyama Yuma) skate," "He looks even younger than when he was competing," "Shoma has been competing since 2016. It wouldn't be the World Championships without him," "My favorite skater!", "oh no, my heart...!", "Omg Shomaaaaa," and "Come back now."
I'm glad you got to see him again, though!
