Yes, the other man at the end of the video is Shoma's manager (and occasional interpreter) Hama-san. I think he also talked about the difficulty of translating especially in high pressure situations, but I'm still waiting for the full translation, hehe.
Part 2 - convo between Demi san (D) and Hama san (H) (manager)
(again this is just the gist. there are some parts I can't understand at all, especially with all the background noise)
They start by saying how happy they are that Shoma could have consecutive victories safely (without injury), and that now it's time for the final.
D says it was good that people could see new growth from Shoma, H comments that this time probably Shoma's experience helped him to stay ahead, but that in the end there were results so that's what matters.
H also says that they really want to get 'the first final' [<-- talking about the gold, he says it in a way that really conveys how long they've been waiting for it and I'm like, asfkjsdh]
D tells H what Shoma told him earlier, about how things went the way they did because that's how they were supposed to happen (he mentions god again, but i don't want to translate it as god's will xD) , and maybe it was because of that that Shoma was able to avoid something worse (injury?). [H seems impressed that Shoma would say that, idk?]
Then they talk about Torino (H san wonders if it's going to be cold xD) and how it's the first time for H san to go to Torino. He also mentions he didn't go there in 2006 [for the olympics i guess? Was he a skater or involved in skating even back then?] He also says that Torino is a venue with a lot of feelings/memories associated to it, and that he's looking forward to it.
D san also says something along the lines that the Torino final might become a competition/performance that really moves people. But at the same time he says they will just keep doing things as they've been doing until now [I guess it's their way not to get their own hopes up too much]
(This is followed by a part about being 'positive' that i don't really get) and then H san mentions the importance of Stephane's care, and D san also adds that he was able to see Stephane's feelings all over again in a different way, and see Stephane's 'coach love/affection" ( 愛情). He also says Stephane is a wonderful coach.
H san says that between Demi-san, Stephane and himself, they've finally gotten to the point where each of them can play their respective roles (in supporting Shoma) in the best way. Of course, that was true last year too, but this year things (their roles) have really fallen into place.
H san is being modest and says "I'm not doing anything though!", but then he also says that he has finally understood that there are things he can do besides just following Stephane, and at the same time there are a lot of things Stephane has helped him with, so they're achieving a sort of teamwork (all three of them) where they can help each other in supporting both shoma's physical and mental balance.
H san also says that this time he/they were able to talk a lot with Stephane, so it was good.
D san says something along the lines of making an effort to speak english, but i'm really not sure if he's talking about himself or shoma ( probably about himself).
H comments about how it's difficult to translate. He can do it, but there are things he worries about. He can understand Stephane's thoughts/feelings and translate them because he hears them directly, but it's harder for him to convey to Stephane what Shoma and Demi san say, and he's often not sure how to convey the nuance of things [<-- it's normal, Hama san, it's because you're translating towards your weaker language ;; ]
D says that despite everything they're all working towards the same goal, so they still manage to understand each other.
At the end H san jokes that D san should wear a suit in the K&C rather than sports clothes, at least just the jacket on top xD
(at the end there is a note on screen from Demi san that says that normally the K&C is a 'sacred place' so he (who is 'just' a trainer) feels like it's not a place where he should be, but thanks to the generous heart of the athlete and the coach he was able to do so, so he's really grateful)
... guys I really love this team ;_; so happy I attempted to translate this video because my heart is now so full with how genuinely invested they are into Shoma's growth, health and success, and how they're all supporting each other <3
Looks a little chaotic!
At one point, I think Demi-san was reassuring him that what happened at NHK was a good learning experience. Shoma clearly doesn't need an extra assistant, lol, he is getting all the kind and loving support that he needs. ❤
I'm kind of curious about the use of "god" here, do you think the way it's used here could be something like how people use "fate," "destiny," or even "the universe" in English in terms of saying that something was meant to be? Thanks again.
(I've only been able to interact with him for a few brief moments...but that is the feeling I get from him.)
