Also seems he attended some event, I guess related to his university and here are some updates from it (Check the IGS for tapi_emiri for more cute Kazuki)
https://twitter.com/m__Kaori/status/1099558833133805569
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuQKLQAH0T9
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuMG7VXn0kl
Apparently they had their last game/event for the senior (as in 4th year student) skaters. One of the tags there says #引退試合/retiring skaters' match, which is for those who graduate uni and leave the club.
The event seemed like 'Kazuki and a lot of girls'
It's so nice to see him smiling again :luv17:
Yes, it is. And I'm pretty sure most college figure-skating clubs have a lot more ladies than men.
So, I changed my mind and decided to go for the translation now, because if Spur is to publish their articles online, it'll take a few weeks at earliest, and then I might get too busy to do it by then. (JW, WC...and the end of our fiscal year and everything, besides we may get more REAL news by then with Universiade!) Or they may just publish Stephane's one only. I shouldn't be tantalizing you any further with just one page article anyways, right?
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The Place Kazuki Tomono Stands Now (or current location of Kazuki Tomono)
2 photos of his in a beige sweater (ofc with 'moe' sleeves) at Doshisha campus, and I believe they did his hair. It's done very nicely and handsomely. I'm not sure if the sweater is his or Spur prepared for the shooting like anan did. (Koshiro's shirt was definitely his own again, though.)
~I’m a very bright/cheerful person. I guess it shows in my performance too.
Placed 5th overall at WC after the Olympics last March, Tomono received international applause. We could say that Japan having 3 slots for Men’s Single discipline at this year’s WC was due largely to his successful results too.
“Looking back, I think I frantically kept on telling myself, ‘I got to sell myself to the world. This is such a rare opportunity, I’m gonna stake my life and take a chance.’ That said, it is also a fact that I, who just moved up to Seniors and was almost nobody, performed there and took the (5th) place. I was really encouraged by myself then. But at the same time, I saw my senpai skaters getting results when so much attention was directed at them. I made up my mind to commit myself to reaching there (=where they are). That was a turning point in my life.”
The 20 years old, who has just celebrated Coming of Age Day, says he’s been going through the struggling period of the second Senior year.
“I had set my goal for the 2018-19 season to get on a podium at all competitions. I did achieve one, at the Russian round of the Grand Prix series, though. At Nationals, my results fell far short of the mark and I couldn’t make it to WC. It’s so disappointing/frustrating. But my problems have become clear. Not just about big guns like landing quads successfully, but also, each and every single element needs to be polished. In that regard, Takahashi, Uno, and Tanaka were all sophisticated at Nationals. I had the opportunity to take part in a competition with Hanyu, and (I found that) his resolution and concentration for a competition was outclassing. He’s in the incomprehensible realm. In order to try to comprehend, I need to get closer to where he is, even for a little bit. This is a critical period for me to learn things like that, and it’s rare to get a hint in the immediate vicinity.”
Tomono is a danceable and remarkable skater with his exceptional charm to draw audience deep into the music. Still, he says he was struck with awe by Takahashi, whom he respects, at Nationals.
“I was really stunned by his ‘Mambo’ I watched at the gala practice. It’s a given that he’s got high quality skating techniques, but I could feel this power that could not be judged by scores. Nobody can copy him. Needless to say he’s in flow with the music, but what's more, every single movement of his is carefully done and he never misses the sound, not even one note. Because I’m a skater myself, I can see that he’s skating on a whole other level. Like it is often said ‘(fans) can’t pick one best program (too many bests to choose from),’ I too want to be like him and thrill/excite everyone with my performances. I’d like to cherish every single program of mine.”
With his positive personality, you can see that he has infinite potential for the future.
“I believe that every skater can play the leading role at figure-skating. For instance, some skaters may not be good with jumps but are great at expressions or skating. I like finding each skater’s good points. I watch them wanting/considering to adopt them in my performance too no matter their results.”
Costumes (with a small photo each)
1 SP
“My mother knows well how costumes look to the audience, and I often incorporate her opinions.” He ordered his SP costume at Chacott for the first time.
2 FS
His FS costume uses a highly chromogenic (?produces great color or that sort) fabric, so went for green. Cleverly designed with layers of lace to enhance the illusion (or perception) of depth.
Chacott is
a shop for ballet, dance, etc and they sell figure-skating goods and costumes too (Yup, that model there is Koshiro lol)
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There is another small and short part that Spur's ad article mentioned as "detailed approach" (which I interpreted "tricky" but wasn't tricky at all) and I'll translate that part tomorrow or sometime later. It says "Tomono Goroku(analects?)". Some unique phrases that supposedly describe Tomono-kun.
As for FS costume, I thought he picked green because of the music... hmmm? Or would it have been difficult to pick green if the material was too cheap? I'm not at all into fabrics and textiles, so it could be my misunderstanding. Sorry if that is the case.
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