Prince Ice World 2014 - Tokyo, July 18-21

Some pictures while we wait for Miyu and Let'stalk to report...

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/491675010970069

Dai-chan appeared with Miki in the opening. Did a nice split flip and a spin. He looks GENKI!!
Kissing You was PERFECT !!! Gorgeous skating, smooth jumps and the emotion !!! You can't ask more! *\(^o^)/*
In the finale, he laughed with Miki and Nobu. Then Fureai time, he was attacked by an enormous number of gifts. He needed another bucket to keep them every 3 meters!

(Copied from my twitter)

Thank you Miyu!!!

Some stunning pictures from this twitter account https://twitter.com/tocofuyud

He is so beautiful it hurts

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww    

miyu and ostile, thank you so much for info and pics    

miyu, so happy you had the chance to be there and witness such beauty!!

Dai is so gorgeous....    

You are welcome!  

I uploaded some pics I took last night. The quality isn't so great but... truly it's Beauty Alert!!!    





You can see more here!!
https://twitter.com/miyuskate/media

miyu, thank you so much    

            

OMG, how could you be so near, look at Dai smiling in this heavenly way...and survive?

Pattina wrote:

OMG, how could you be so near, look at Dai smiling in this heavenly way...and survive?

In Fureai time in PIW, you can hand presents to skaters by yourself and take pictures of them, if you have a seat in the first or second row.

Why could I survive? Because I had to deliver Dai beauty to you!!!!

I attended both shows on the opening day July 18th. The PIW corps de ballet is at their best as usual, with Kobayashi as Team Spirit Leader, Ota as a true beauty on the ice with her killer layback spin  and Takeshi as a real representative of Man figure skating. He skated Talking to the Moon both times, did high 3T, 3S (2S in the first show), eagle, spins, powerful presentation.
Where was Nanri?

All guys did really well. Tatsusi skated his EX "in a cafe". He did it with light heart and mind, jumps were good and clean (btw in a finale he both times challenged 3Lo with-hands-in-your pocket, must be some new feature, step-out in the first show, fell in the second). My favourite Tatsuki's progs are those that he created by himself like Byakuyako or this one. He skates like he did the choreo just now, so natural and easy it looked.
Oda skated Tango, did a bunch of jumps in two shows 3T, 3Lo, 3Z, 3F, 3S (step out in the 1st show). In the Finale he tried 3A both times, 1st show- step-out and a turn, 2nd show- almost clean, a little shaky. He had really good time with fans, in the 1st show at fan-time they basically pulled him out from the backstage screaming "Oda-kun! Oda-kun!", so he had to go back to the ice again.

Daisuke. In the opening they with Miki did a Russian split jump. In a finale- he did 3Z, a split-jump like in the Beatles and a combo-spin. He skated "Kissing you" both shows, did 3T, 3F (step-out in the first show), steps, combo-spin, etc. What an expression! Especially in the second show, he was a little reserved in the first one. But in the second he was just blooming with happiness. I suspect that the communicaton with fans in the first show added a good deal of energy and confidence in him. Showers of flowers and gifts, followed by thousands of caring and loving words. Btw, in the second show when he was in the final pose sending a kiss to the imaginary Lady, from the side he was facing some hysterical scream thundered the air, embarrassing our shy Dai))). On the other hand, what they with Miyamoto were thinking making such a gesture, sooner or later somebody would surely crack. Lol.
His hair is like a conductor's stick orchestra-ing his dynamic body. After the first show I told him that figure skating is boring without him. He reacted with warm smile and soft laugh. I also thanked him for Sochi performance and said that he got a lot of new fans after the Olympics. In the second- I simply wished him health and get better.

Dai with fans:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyVGhOlmm-s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAqrGYSg2Uk
Photos:
http://twitpic.com/e/2r3t
            

They were giving us Japan Open flyers. Does it mean something? I mean Daisuke barely started healing his injury. 

Ostille: Thank you for the lovely photos.  It’s so nice to see that beautiful smile.  I have to thank you again for all your work on Facebook.  Your hard work is much appreciated!

Miyu:  Thank you for sharing your tweets, thoughts and wonderful photos.  Thanks also for keeping it together so you could share with us!  If you ever want a career change you’d make a great photographer.

Let’s Talk:  Thank you very much for your vivid reporting and videos.  I’m so happy to hear that Dai is back to himself and I enjoyed hearing about the hysterical scream during “Kissing You”.  I loved seeing him receive all the gifts and love from the audience in return for being so special.  I’m so glad you were able to speak to him and thank him for what he did in Sochi and also remind him that his fans are growing globally.  I am also grateful that you told him to take care of his health which is something we all want so thank you for speaking on our behalf.  I’m sure your comments to him are what we’d all like to say if we had the chance.

Let's talk, thank you for your report, vivid and brilliant as usual.

Like Dancergirl, I'm so glad to see Daisuke surrounded by the love of all his fans. Yes, he is special and he deserves all the adoration...and much more.

Short tv news featuring Dai, Tatsuki and others - look at Dai's giant smile at the end. He is having fun like a happy kid... so lovely   


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAhMFiQAMac

Thanks for the latest link, Pattina.  I never get tired of seeing his smile and I also enjoyed the glimpses of Tatsuki and Nobu.

miyu, people on Italian forum thank you for great pics of Dai-wonderful Daisuke!!

From Miki instagram  http://instagram.com/miki_m_ando/


       

Happy smile!!   

Have a nice Dai-Sunday    

Thank you so much for your report, updates and beautiful pictures.
These days I am saving all those pictures and getting kind of confused!!
He is beautiful in any angle    

Shoot, I need to continue.

There was a great report about how well Dai treats his fans.
Many people are so impressed that he talks to each and every one of them with strong eye contact and he never shows any moment of tiredness after the full show.
He even uses steps to make it sure that the fans from behind can give flowers to him.
I think it is very difficult to do this after each show when his fatigue must be at the peak.
It is very hard to find a man with that much of beauty, but it may be harder to find the one with that much of inner beauty.We are really really lucky to be able to meet him and to have a opportunity to root for him   

Here's the newest kiss from Daisuke (7/18 )

Thanks for the latest news Genki. I love hearing all the information that you share with us that I normally wouldn't be aware of so I'm very grateful.  What a kind gesture to acknowledge everyone in the arena and not just the ones directly in front of him.  I agree.  He's beautiful on the outside but perhaps, more importantly, in the inside as well.  It's a rare combination but he has it all.

Your latest GIF is gorgeous so thanks for that, too.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x21ubz2_140721-2%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%AE%E4%BB%8A%E5%BE%8C%E3%81%AF_sport?from_related=related.page.int.gravity-only.cb05dacaf1772b4c8aa096289cc6d716140595566

Hello, just a link. The first half is about Mao in The Ice in Nagano, the next Dai in the last day of PIW. Sorry I have to run.. Thanks to all for the great update, thank you let's talk and miyu for the live report!!!!

From "The Ice" - Mao and Dai (Armpits Alert!!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u_PNhJwlcc

So he wants to disappear on an island...

Thank you for all of the updates, guys!

I went to see two shows yesterday (7/21) again. Dai-chan was marvelous, especially in the last show.

In the first show, he skated rather elegantly without any mistakes. Kissing You became a seamless story. Everything was integrated into one. Then the last show started. He perfected his last Kissing You in PIW Tokyo with his glorious edgeworks, speed, high and airy 3F and 3Lz (esp. 3Lz! gorgeous!!) and passionate spins. It was super sophisticated but at the same time super emotional, too. I think we can’t expect more than that. It was a completion of Kissing You. I saw some people saying “it could be the last outing of Kissing You” on twitter. I’m not sure but I can see why they said so.

In the opening Dai-chan appeared with Miki and did a ballet jump and spin. In the finale he did a 3F and spin. So I saw nine 3F and three 3Lz in total as I saw three shows this time. All the jumps were fine and beautifully landed, only except the 3F in 7/17 night show finale, on which he stepped out very slightly. Watching various reports on twitter, he succeeded almost all of the jumps in PIW Tokyo. I think his condition was much better than Makuhari. Probably not only physically but also mentally. It looked like he enjoyed the shows very much and positively. I was really glad I could see a number of  smiles from him.    

I can’t even imagine how many gifts he got during PIW Tokyo. As I wrote before, he needed new basket (very big one) to keep them every 3 or 4 meters he moved. So…. If he needed 30 baskets per show, 240 baskets of presents in total!!! (there were 8 shows.)

BTW, don’t you think he gets better and better looking these days? To be honest, it obsessed me more than his skating on the first day….     What happened to him? I hope it came from his state of mind. Happy and relaxed.    

PIW Tokyo will be aired in October.

Now Dai-chan extremely exhausted after FaOI Toyama, Niigata and PIW Tokyo. Thank you for your wonderful skating and smiles to us. Please have a rest for a while, Dai-chan!!  

Thank you for the video, ostile!

He is so cute in it! Is he the same person who skated Kissing You in front of me?  

ostile17 wrote:

So he wants to disappear on an island...

He has to!!!  
But I can hear he said "Island. But not for relaxation. Island for a constructive break." in the background of the narration. So probably he intends to do something on a island, learning English or something like that, I guess.

Oh Miyu.  I am so envious but happy for you that you were able to see Dai skate several times.  Kissing You sounds like it was a dream to watch.  I hope it isn’t the last time we will see it.  Did he skate the BM?

I’m glad his jumps are back although I still worry about his knee so it's a relief to know he will have a bit of a break to rest it.  Thank you for sharing with us.  It makes me happy to visualize all those baskets of gifts that represent the love he is receiving.  No one deserves it more.

Twind and ostile, thanks so much for links!   and for Armpits Alert   

miyu, thank you for your vivid and moving report!

miyu wrote:

It was a completion of Kissing You.

I envy you and at the same time I'm so glay you could witness Dai's amazing mix of skating skills and artistry. For sure, you will keep all Dai's kisses at PIW in your heart for ever.

Just a glimpse of Aunties' enormous love for Dai-chan....and an amazing view of Dai's....."back"   

Yes, Dancergirl, no one deserves so much love more than Daisuke.

"A constructive break" on an island.. I wonder.. so many things he could do, but mainly he has to rest mentally to find out what he really wants to do in his future. My dear boy, I wish you to find your island and later come back happier than ever!   


Source for pics: https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/photos_stream

Thank you so much miyu and let`s talk for wonderful reports!
We are glad you have managed to survive such close encounters with our shining Dai-Sun so you could deliver His beauty to us.  

And first of all - thanks to all the Rascals for showering Dai-chan with love and gifts (Pattina that photo is so telling!).    Maybe he can finally realize how much he is loved - no matter what! Maybe it will give him some peace of mind.

miyu wrote:

BTW, don’t you think he gets better and better looking these days? To be honest, it obsessed me more than his skating on the first day….      

  
Like Genki said, he is beautiful in any angle!


http://instagram.com/p/qtiqOAl_Fu/

(Just one thing - I don't mind his beard, but his mustache  . Dai-chan, your face is a national treasure, you can't hide it like this!)

Thank you miyu for the info that PIW Tokyo will be aired in October - such long wait for us. From your description, I hope they'll show the last performance of Kissing You.

let`s talk wrote:

They were giving us Japan Open flyers. Does it mean something? I mean Daisuke barely started healing his injury. 

I've been worrying about this since I learned that Yuzuru is doing Finlandia Trophy...

Hello everyone! I am catching up on all the great Dai news. I had minor eye surgery last week and the medication that I was putting in my eyes made my vision blurred and I could not see very well. My vision is just about back to normal but not 100% yet.

Thanks to miyu and let's talk for your great reports!

The Aunties showered Dai-chan with so much love and gifts so nice
to see him so happy and relaxed.

Shyla, sorry to learn about your surgery    Please, get well soon   

For your eyes only    - Daisuke will help you in getting 100% soon!!

Thank you Pattina! I should be back to normal in about 1 week.

So much Dai Beauty, especially the last photo!