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I am already quite a lot better but still will not be able to work for a few days...
Shoma Uno
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It wasn't unexpected, but that doesn't make it less painful.
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Wishing you a speedy recovery 4everchan. 
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I wish Shoma Uno a successful Professional career, in his other endeavours, and a happy life.
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While this wasn't unexpected, it also feels a bit surreal... But right now I just feel so grateful for the emotions and memories. Thank you, Shoma!
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Rio Nakata brought out photos from the vault too
Um, it appears your link is broken...
It's crazy, I just saw Rio's post with him and Shoma a second ago, let me see if I can find it again...
Edit: Here it is!
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Yes I think Rio has settings so that his Instagram posts cannot be linked... I edited my post to link to a fan's Twitter instead!
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I am still numb. We knew it was coming sooner or later, I definitely was hoping for later. That he is retiring uninjured and on his own terms is a beautiful thing and a blessing. Right now, I just don’t even know what to feel. When I made my first post in this Fan Fest on Feb. 27, 2016, if anyone had told me I would make 4,953 posts in this thread, I probably would have said, “Um. Wait. What?!?!” But this little warrior always gave us great content and plenty of things to talk about. For me, it was pretty much love at first sight. I wanted to know every little thing about this little magician! Yes, sometimes it was a roller coaster – but isn’t that the world of figure skating?!
Not many regrets – I always envisioned Shoma doing a Don Quijote short program. Darn, it never happened! I wish I had gone to Saitama Worlds 2023 to see him win his second championship. I know @yuumagical would have helped me, had I made the decision to go. Couldn’t make it happen…For now, all I wish for is his happiness, and I am anxious to hear his press conference and hear his plans. I only have two career wishes – I would LOVE to see him have a role in Mao’s new rink, and it would make me very happy if U.S. Stars on Ice would include him in their U.S. tour, even if it’s just for a few of the dates. I will write to them to suggest this.
How can I begin to say thank you? Thank you for:
--making me want to learn more about Japan and its culture
--rekindling my love for a sport I started watching as a child
--showing us the importance of “taking the high road”
--exposing us to so many different kinds of music
--giving us so many things to look forward to
--giving us so many laughs (and a few tears too along the way)
--providing me a coping mechanism to deal with the sadness I felt after my mom’s death
--being willing to share the stage at ice shows with his top competitors
--introducing me to some amazing online and in-person friends
--inspiring us to travel to places we might never have gone to, had it not been for your competitions
--showing us what grace under pressure looks like
--reminding us what it means to work hard and give 120%
--showing such kindness to up and coming young skaters
--setting the ultimate example for good sportsmanship
--carrying Team Japan on your shoulders, even when you were injured or at times it might have seemed unfair
--maintaining your humility and being kind to your fellow skaters
--taking care of yourself and showing amazing longevity (13 consecutive years competing at Japanese Nationals!)
--for being a regular on the best dressed list and showing us how beautiful costumes can be
--skating to music no one else could have skated to, always presenting new and unusual programs
--And finally, allowing us into your home through videos and letting us feel like we were visiting with friends
Yes, I love this guy and will never forget him! Time to grieve a little again, but only for a short time.
Not many regrets – I always envisioned Shoma doing a Don Quijote short program. Darn, it never happened! I wish I had gone to Saitama Worlds 2023 to see him win his second championship. I know @yuumagical would have helped me, had I made the decision to go. Couldn’t make it happen…For now, all I wish for is his happiness, and I am anxious to hear his press conference and hear his plans. I only have two career wishes – I would LOVE to see him have a role in Mao’s new rink, and it would make me very happy if U.S. Stars on Ice would include him in their U.S. tour, even if it’s just for a few of the dates. I will write to them to suggest this.
How can I begin to say thank you? Thank you for:
--making me want to learn more about Japan and its culture
--rekindling my love for a sport I started watching as a child
--showing us the importance of “taking the high road”
--exposing us to so many different kinds of music
--giving us so many things to look forward to
--giving us so many laughs (and a few tears too along the way)
--providing me a coping mechanism to deal with the sadness I felt after my mom’s death
--being willing to share the stage at ice shows with his top competitors
--introducing me to some amazing online and in-person friends
--inspiring us to travel to places we might never have gone to, had it not been for your competitions
--showing us what grace under pressure looks like
--reminding us what it means to work hard and give 120%
--showing such kindness to up and coming young skaters
--setting the ultimate example for good sportsmanship
--carrying Team Japan on your shoulders, even when you were injured or at times it might have seemed unfair
--maintaining your humility and being kind to your fellow skaters
--taking care of yourself and showing amazing longevity (13 consecutive years competing at Japanese Nationals!)
--for being a regular on the best dressed list and showing us how beautiful costumes can be
--skating to music no one else could have skated to, always presenting new and unusual programs
--And finally, allowing us into your home through videos and letting us feel like we were visiting with friends
Yes, I love this guy and will never forget him! Time to grieve a little again, but only for a short time.
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Thank you Arriba! Your eloquent post spoke for many of us. 
There is little I can say after all the fantastic Shoma tributes. I never got to see him compete because, as a school teacher, I can't take time off during term time. And most competitions fall in term time.... However I am very hopeful to see you in a show one day, Shoma.
To quote Tina Turner, you are Simply the Best, Shoma.
Not sure who to support in active competition now......I am heartbroken.
Hope this thread keeps going. And we aren't confined to that bloody retirement page too soon.
I am down......but definitely not out!
To quote Tina Turner, you are Simply the Best, Shoma.
Not sure who to support in active competition now......I am heartbroken.
Hope this thread keeps going. And we aren't confined to that bloody retirement page too soon.
I am down......but definitely not out!
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Patrick's thread is still going 6 years after his retirement
so it should be fine.
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I just found this video from Meitele News (A Nagoya-based news outlet) showing various cute moments from Shoma's career as well as some kind thoughts about Shoma's retirement from former coach Machiko Yamada as well as Sota Yamamoto. 
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Beautiful, Arriba. He has meant a lot to many most of whom only got to see him online. If he was to come to North America for SOI I know a lot of people would be grateful to see him. In my selfish head, I wish he had announced at the beginning of a season, either last year or this year, so he could have a farewell he deserves from the skating fans but that's just me. I'm with you on the interest in visiting Japan. I would really love to go and it's because of Shoma.
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There isn't a retirement page any more, so no.
Wasn't sure where to put this, but Yuzuru has published a message through Sponichi, deliberately echoing the words and emotions in Shoma's message to him two years ago.
羽生結弦さん 宇野にメッセージ「『ゆづくん』として『昌磨』と世界で競技してこれたことが、本当に幸運」 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex スポーツ
プロフィギュアスケーターの羽生結弦さん（29）が10日、フィギュアスケート男子で22、23年世界選手権2連覇の宇野昌磨（26＝トヨタ自動車）が現役引退を発表…
www.sponichi.co.jp
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At this rate they will finally have their conversation as "normal guys" in their 80s lol. Your phones are right there!!!!There isn't a retirement page any more, so no.
Wasn't sure where to put this, but Yuzuru has published a message through Sponichi, deliberately echoing the words and emotions in Shoma's message to him two years ago.
羽生結弦さん 宇野にメッセージ「『ゆづくん』として『昌磨』と世界で競技してこれたことが、本当に幸運」 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex スポーツ
プロフィギュアスケーターの羽生結弦さん（29）が10日、フィギュアスケート男子で22、23年世界選手権2連覇の宇野昌磨（26＝トヨタ自動車）が現役引退を発表…
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