Kawaguchi and Smernov did absolutely nothing for me. I don't know what is going on with her bouncing around countries, yadda yadda -
a friend watching suggested that Kawaguchi "...might be one of those rich kids with a dream and some talent that her parents can afford to buy spots and coaches." eesh, that is not a good first impression. Kinda harsh, but I had to ponder the bizarre thought for a moment because I could not see anything promising there, then the talk of her hopping countries - at least I could see where his thought may have come from, but I highly doubt it. Only seen one programme, so
I am not Judging, just wondering and hoping it was not a great night. I think she bumped his boot as much as Miki's choreography had her touching her face.

I certainly HOPE they get better and find some form of "chemistry," but they seem mix-matched technically (what do I know really though?) and not "sellable" from the marketing stand point. I don't think they even look that good together. - I hate to sound so negative, but I can't imagine I am the only one "wondering..."
If she lost the skirt and he didn't have that "rope belt" those outfits would have been much more attractive IMO, but not much to start with in the first place. I saw someone (maybe Julia Sab) with a similar and no skirt a while back. I liked the look solo but not really for pairs.
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