Dai's interview at World Figure Skating #56. Maybe smb. in the internet will make a fancier translation later:
On the question that he had competed in GFP 7 times, finally could get a gold, but considering his status he might get the gold medal earlier than from the 7th attemp, Daisuke said that he could medal before but this time he felt that he could show himself and do his best.
On the question that at GP this season he could finish only second, he said that at Cup of China he had troubles with his boots and at NHK the competition was very strong with Mr.Hanyu and Mr.Fernandez that he actually thought before the event that he might finish third.
On the question that he skated rather well at Japan Open but at CoC he failed to deliver, he said that yes, it was not good performance of him, he did have troubles with the new boots that he couldn't adjust in time but it shouldn't be an excuse because the skater must skate his best in any situation, he thinks.
The interviewer (A.Tamura) said that his SP at GPF got the high score, he commented that yes, this time he could do it rather well, but his stsq was judged not on the highest level. Then the interviewer added that she heard Nikolai Morozov made some changes in the stsq in SP. Dai said yes, that's correct, and he is aware about different opinions regarding his collaboration with Morozov. He wanted to try smth. new in stsq, but sometimes he feels that it's not that easy for judges to evaluate the level of stsq.
About his FS, the interviewer felt that the music in the second part is slower and less fun than in the first part. Dai answered that he feels quite comfortable in his new FS, before he skated enough fast and fun programs, now he wants to try smth.different. Maybe Shae-Lynn Bourne could look better and more kakkoi in this prog but Dai hopes he can express himself quite well too.
Regarding his feeling on skating in Iceberg, he said that it was a good chance for him to try the Olympic Arena, so next time when he hopes he will come to Sochi, he won't have any troubles or negative feelings since he already knows the place.
On the question about the high competitions at Japanese Nationals, especially compared to some of his rivals' Nationals, like Mr.Fernandez's for example, he said that it only works good for him that at Nationals he can meet so many great skaters. His main task at JN is to make the Team for Sochi and then there he will fight on his own where everything will depend on him and his performance. He also added that now he doesn't know if he skates or not after Sochi. He used the word "skate" in Japanese, so it doesn't necessary mean "compete".
Pics:
http://twitpic.com/e/2kvw
My belief is without Takeshi's instruction and devotions as his jump coach, Daisuke could never have gotton his quads back after knee injury. And I, as a fan appreciate Takeshi so much. :yes: 
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