2020-21 Japanese Nationals: Ladies' Short Program

[elektra blue]

what's taking so long?

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Wait are we having back to back Fire Dances?

 

[Beckaboomer]

All these botched 3A attempts got my nerves UP for Rika... argh.

Ah yes, the requisite black-and-red tango and/or flamenco, a timeworn classic. Good job Mana.

 

[Yuzuruu]

ok Rika, pls demonstrate how a 3A is done girl.

 

[elektra blue]

olè! 3A is still elusive but her other elements were good.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Okay. I am loving this costume, but another botched triple axel.

 

[elektra blue]

Okay. I am loving this costume, but another botched triple axel.

her costume is one of my favourite of the season

 

[Skatesocs]

Hope Kawabe gets that 3A consistent. She's too interesting to be dragged down by the "low tech underscoring" crap.

 

[Ichatdelune]

Wait are we having back to back Fire Dances?

Kihira Rika's doing The Fire Within, otherwise known as my darling's FS music.

 

[Skatefan15]

I hope Rika does well! I’m just excited to see her after so long (looking forward to that cartwheel haha)!

 

[flanker]

So, I'm curious about Rika.

 

[YuBluByMe]

My heart is beating all fast and mess. I need Kihira to show em how it’s done.

 

[Greengemmonster]

I'm feeling kinda ill right now. My stream is behind you guys thank goodness

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Wait Rika's about to skate I'm so confused. Disregard my previous comment

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Okay come on queen

 

[Greengemmonster]

Omg freaking out

 

[Yuzuruu]

OH.MY.GOD.

 

[Beckaboomer]

Hmmmmm not sure how I feel about Rika's costume yet. The black tights are kind of clashing with the color on the bottom of the skirt, which looks like navy but could be lighter black and my eyes just suck

This program has lots of "wow" potential and I certainly like it better than her SP last season. She did really well but I know this isn't her maximum!

 

[gehirn]

Ok, the cartwheel and steps sequence were epic. However, I don't dig the program as much as I thought I will do based on the previews in Twitter.

 

[brens78]

Long time no chat fellow forumers! Oh just came in at the right time for Rika and awesome cartwheel