Dai-chan has become quite the businessman. He seems to be doing less and less ice shows. Thank goodness for youtube with the treasure trove of programs I can rewatch when I am missing him on the ice. There will never be anyone like him in my lifetime.
Luckily Dai said recently (after Olympics) that skating is still important for him.
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Sat May 12, 2018 6:09 pm
Thanks Pattina. Only one more week. Yes Dai's fans have been so nice. So many great memories of his skating. OMG Krone love it has been awhile since I watched that program.
PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Sat May 12, 2018 8:03 pm
Dai's new Instastory!!! Posted less than 30 minutes ago!!!
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Sun May 13, 2018 11:55 pm
Hi Everyone. Just stopping by to wish all the moms out there a Happy Mother's Day. Thanks for the latest, Pattina. Too funny that we all thought Dai had become a Sushi Chef when he was merely sharing photos of his restaurant food. Judging by his latest culinary skills no wonder we thought it might have been at home.
PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Mon May 14, 2018 9:56 am
I was wrong, sorry. The lady didn't met him by chance. Dai attended a birthday celebration on May 13th. I was confused because he was wearing same clothes. Explanation and details in following post by Daisuke Takahashi Road to Sochi. Our man was really busy the last weekend running here and there
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Tue May 15, 2018 5:00 am
Nice to see Dai enjoying himself with his friends at the Wedding and Birthday Party!
Belated Happy Mother's Day to all!
Thanks for the updates Pattina. Just a few more days until PIW!
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PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Tue May 15, 2018 10:05 am
PIW is approaching quickly and I hope we will have many pics from Fureai Time. In addition, I'm eager to know if Dai will skate his new program by Jeremy Abbott or something different.
A new post by D-color to help us while waiting... it dates back to the day (01 31 most probably) when the project was presented. I tried with on-line translator so don't trust it too much.
STEP 5-2
Daisuke sensei before the ceremonial party! Everyone concerned is enveloped by the atmosphere of tension ,,,,,. Despite saying that he is nervous, [he shows] a dignified smile!
While receiving explanation from designer Mr. Iwanaga. Two people who have already had met several times and have developed trust relationships.
I got off to the scene and I felt the stakeholders' feeling that the start of full-scale start was finally achieved. It is the beginning of the D-color project! We look forward for the mansion [revised by] Interior coordinator Daisuke sensei.
This weekend he will appear in Prince Ice World's performance for the first time in a while. What kind of numbers can be seen this year? We support you as well.
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Thu May 17, 2018 2:54 am
Oh he looks so handsome in those photos. Daigorgeousness! Where the heck is Dai-chan usually we see some photos of him practicing before a show but he is keeping a low profile in that department. I guess we will just have to wait for PIW.
Twind 2A
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Fri May 18, 2018 5:20 pm
Hello!
So sorry that I couldn't come to this place for so long. Since my husband passed away the end of last year, could not do much to contribute to this dear Dai-world.
For the 1 year anniversary of Hyoen 2017, I tried to have something to share though.
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Fri May 18, 2018 7:07 pm
My dear, dear Twind
I cannot find proper words to thank you enough for this wonderful present
When it was broadcasted for the first time one year ago on NHK Premium, I could watch it via streaming, through a website that, unfortunately, later was closed, being not authorized. Glued to the monitor for 2 hours, caught in web of wonderful images, colours, music....
Now I can also understand
Halleluja!!! We have something new!!! Next issue of FS magazine Quadrupleaxel features an interview with Dai, Taka and Nobu at PIW, or this I understand. Taka and Nobu have updated their social media with pics.
Tomorrow we'll have info and pics - cannot wait...
Shyla 4F
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Fri May 18, 2018 7:20 pm
Hello dear Twind we missed you here. I am so sorry about your husband. I understand as my husband passed away 2 years ago and at the time I stayed away from the forum too.
Thank you so much for the Hyoen video I am at work right know but will watch later.
PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Sat May 19, 2018 10:54 am
First of all I'd like to thanks all dear Japanese fans who share info and pics from PIW Oshu.
Info from first show.
Dai is in great shape, thin, shaved and with dark blond hair. During Opening he wore the black costume of "Lilac Wine" and jumped a 3Flip. He skated Krone. For Fureai Time he has the "Kissing You" costume (like in 2014 and 2016). The audience is full of pink D1SK banners!!
Check this twitter account for translations of info from fans' tweets. Seems that in Finale Dai was distracted by cheers and missed the start of group choreo. And couldn't remember some moves. Dorky Dai for ever!!!
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Sun May 20, 2018 11:56 am
Hi and Happy SunDai!!!
The great flood of pics from PIW never seems to stop
From today's article on PIW Oshu of Asahi Digital. The article is short and says nothing new, but it reports that Dai fascinated the 4600 people attending the show
Like yesterday, I post link to account, if I notice that there are many pics (owned or retweeted). And check also accounts I posted yesterday, as they keep on updating!!!
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Sun May 20, 2018 9:28 pm
Twind: I am so very sorry for your loss and my heart aches for you. You are such a trooper to take the time to translate for us and it’s very much appreciated. Welcome back. We missed you.
Pattina: Thanks for the latest. I love seeing Dai, Nobu and Taka together again. And the shots of Dai with Shoma are the cutest ever.
Shyla: As always it's so nice to read your comments!
Shyla 4F
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Mon May 21, 2018 4:57 am
As always Pattina I am in Dai-Heaven. So much social media with Dai-chan, I love it. Thanks for sharing all of the links to the treasure trove of Dai-Love! It does not surprise me that the fans went crazy for him he is missed so much.
Hell Dancergirl I also enjoyed seeing the three brothers together again and of course Shoma too!
PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2018 Mon May 21, 2018 10:07 am
Monday morning is more bearable when you get up to see tons of Dai-beauty on social media
So please, chech the IG/Twitter accounts above because they are still updating with new pics and retweets.
Misha Ge has spent the last week in Osaka, called by JFS to teach and made choreo for a group of skaters (among them Kazuki Tomono, who did great in Milano). Misha and two of the kids went to last show in Oshu and in the end they met Dai and other skaters. First pic is from Instastories.
Off-topic: this is a "must-see" program: Tatsuki Machida and his Bolero at PIW Yokohama. Hurry up and watch the video before it's blocked or deleted due to tv copyrights. Art and pure beauty of figure skating.
