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Nathan Chen

Helping his team win prize money is literally the the only reason I can think of. I don’t know if I’m convinced that loving Japan or Japanese audience or not wanting to miss a fairly unimportant “competition” are good enough reasons especially when he a) has classes and finals to study for, b) had to fly 15+ hrs to Japan again in less than two weeks and adjust to time difference yet again, c) has SOI coming up in less than a week, d) has been sick since before Worlds. Sigh.
 
Nathan appears quite chill considering his super type-A personality.

He was super cute throughout all this USA-ing:luv17::luv17:
 
I have the feeling he is a lot more reluctant to turn down competition/show opportunities in Japan. He was apparently fine with turning down 4CC though, even though it was pretty much in his (new)hometown.

But just constant long distance travel in itself - not even considering the intense physical demands of his skating - can weaken the immune system. And probably not sleeping very well, with constantly having to adjust to jet lag:(:(
 
I understand it is hard to say no to good opportunities.

But this schedule is not sustainable. Especially if he is looking towards 2022, which of course he is. Something has got to give:(:(
 
I can understand not turning down any Japan invites. He probably needs to make a choice soon about what to really do. He can't keep doing this schedule and stay healthy. And rivals aren't going to stop improving either. I'm worried about him doing another full year of this.

He still sells the hell out of Next to Me, tho he's obviously a little more worn out and not as full out as before, stream died before I could see Nemesis :sad21:

He was so short of breath. Sigh.
 
Despite not feeling well, still a committed performance of Next To Me with cute facial expressions:luv17::luv17:, that high kick and all.

But his complexion does not look so good, upper respiratory issues apparent:(:(

He really needs to ‘Treasure’ (per gala finale song) his health too.
 
As for vacations, I don’t think Nathan really does vacations.

Like seriously - while he does travel a lot, kind of seems like he is someone who is not capable of just relaxing somewhere for a week or two.

I don’t know if he can do this for another year:(. Though there is the possibility that Raf will get his way, and Nathan will only be at Yale through December.
 
 
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