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1 The interview with Zueva-sensei is huge! There are so many things I wanted to know.
She talked about Kanadai's training project, remote teaching, her impressions of them and how she sees their qualities.... In all of them, it was clear how much Ms. Zueva has fallen in love with Daisuke.

2 There's no need to say anything negative in a place where you're promoting your student, and Russian coaches are always supporting their students as best they can. I can see why she has high expectations for Kanadai, given the lack of top-class dancers on the team right now... but that was still very passionate, Zueva-sensei. Thank you very much! I'm happy you're working with them!

3 Ms Zueva asserted, "This is the story of Daisuke becoming an ice dancer. How can we develop him? How to make the most of his charm. That's the core of the story." ...At this point, it's completely different from the "common sense" view of ice dancing that I've heard so much about. She doesn't seem to think the woman should be made to stand out and refrains from doing so.

4 I think it's because she has faith in Kana-chan. Even if Daisuke shines in his own way, it doesn't make Kana any less beautiful. In fact, she says that it brings out her beauty even more. When I actually watched the performance, their personalities didn't fight each other at all.

5 Daisuke was a beginner and had to start from zero, but Kana-chan... Chris and Daisuke's body types are too different, so she had to rewrite all her perceptions. It was also from blanks. But in the match, they finished up to a quality that you didn't feel that. It was amazing.

6 Zueva-sensei gave Daisuke a super high evaluation from her first impression of him. She said she felt his expressive power in the richness of his facial expressions. I remember a long time ago, I think it was an esthetician in Hawaii. I remembered her praising Daisuke's facial muscles. Even with a mask on, his eyes alone have so much expression.

7 Ms. Zueva also mentioned Daisuke's specific strengths, from his skating technique to his expressiveness and body balance. She said he has the skills to support his excellent expression. This is a very reassuring endorsement from someone who has trained some of the best ice dancers in the world. She also likes his face.

8 Both Ms. Zueva and Mr. Scali spoke highly of Daisuke's use of knees. Utako-sensei also mentioned his skill in using his knees. It's something that's innate, but it's also something that she's been teaching him very carefully. I'm really happy that Zueva-sensei and the others appreciated it.

9 I also learned about Daisuke's quickness and diligence. She was surprised and said that she really enjoyed the lessons with them. All the coaches and choreographers Daisuke has worked with have said the same thing. I'm really happy when people say, "I enjoy teaching." I think that's the best evaluation.

Three more minutes!
I've got it on two screens...
It's here!
Cheers!
They got clinking glasses together!
Dai-chan: "I saw the first sunrise of my life" ... Hmm?
I have a bad feeling I'm peeking into a newlywed's home lol
We're going to do our first skate.
When you're told to let your hair down...
Daisuke, they're telling you to grow your hair out.
Mr. Sota?
You're really soft, Kana-chan.
Riku lift!
It's called a tornado.
I'm so relieved to see you stretching your legs, Kana-chan.
The thinner the blade, the more slippery it is, right? Curves, too.
You take off your jacket to take off your mask.
Onions lol
There's plenty of room on land. That's true.
Kana-chan said she'd practice on the ice once she was 100% on land.
It's not okay!
I know what you mean, Kana-chan.
Take care of yourself and make a full recovery.
Kana-chan, please heal properly.
The team logo will be announced!
After the 3 commercials, the logo will be announced!
Here it comes!
K7D1+ Pisces
It's K7D1 and !
I like the team logo!
Self-design
Pisces sign is cute!
I know what you mean lol.
Banner towels are yellow!
Yellow and pink.
Banner towels are here!
It was a woman filming...
First twizzle was a success!
Twizzle '21! Success!
I love the companion camera!
Please release, Kana-chan!
Question Corner
I wrote about the dance choreography in my question...
Is this a question on the WWW?
I can't believe I got to see you skating so happily...
I can't thank you enough, Kana-chan.
You made me draw a cow in the question corner!
Fashionable!?
He only gives out chokis lol
The only thing he does is throw chokis.
Oh! It looks like a cow!
"When Dai-chan plays rock-paper-scissors, he only throw chokis." by Kana-chan
It's a cute little cow!
A painting by a painter as a gift!
A present!
I should have asked you that question!
Gerana Pisces
Adachi.
Kasukabe
[meanings unclear, but seems to be funny, lots of     ]
Dyed
It ’s a main eggplant.
oh my, oh my!
Too many banners lol.
Salesman perfect!
35 years old and worried about his age.
Ice Dancing Experience
Close, close lol
Oh! Takahashi cameraman!
It's fun to look from this perspective!
Nikiya.
It was a little ugly... by Dai-chan.
I can't believe I got to see it from Dai-chan's perspective...
Thank you, trainer!
Was it late?!
I was really worried about her because she didn't show up at all.
New Year's gift corner
New Year's gift
Questions from 1,500 people...
Congratulations to all the winners!
Samples
Banner please!
Hobby of detergent lol
Lots of gifts~!
Two people who like each other
I'm here!
I'm so happy to see you! It's too cute! (*´艸*)
It's over...
Their goal is
All Japan championship!
The color paper Trophy gift
If it comes true, they'll let stamp it, and send it back again.
Thank you very much, Sky Court. (*^^*)

The affinity between you two was divine, not only in your performances but also in your talks!
Thank you so much for the precious practice footage and so many behind-the-scenes stories!
I'll be repeating this for a week!

Kana-chan said she couldn't walk in the morning of FD, which surprised her.
Her trainer came to see her on the night bus, thank you very much.

If she hadn't been injured, she would have noticed the time mistake right away... you really did your best, Kana-chan!

I seriously think that the ice show under Corona has the potential that only the accompanying camera can deliver. It was really great. I became aware of how hungry I am for their skating.

(via DeepL)
It's an explosion of Dai-chan's world. Daisuke Takahashi (34, KFSC, Kwansei Gakuin University), a figure skater and ice dancer, completed the renovation of the apartment, which he has been working on in parallel with his competitions. He unveiled for the first time an eccentric design that reminds us of his creative expression on the ice. In an exclusive interview with this newspaper, Dai-chan, who fascinates us with his own worldview both on the ice and in architecture, confessed his "philosophy" as an expressive person. He also talked about his future vision as an "architect skater" in 10 years.

--I've never seen such an eccentric room!

Takahashi: Thank you very much! This time, I asked "Can I do whatever I want? and they said, "By all means! (laughs).
I put a lot of effort into the colors. The ceiling and walls are blue and the floor is pink.
I walked into the finished room with trepidation, but surprisingly it didn't feel overwhelming.
This challenge gave me a sense of possibility that I can go further! I felt there was a lot of potential.

--What is the name of the room?

Takahashi: I don't know. It's difficult... that's it! How about a modern version of the "Blue Cave"?
It's an atmosphere that's hard to experience. In fact, when you enter the room in the evening, you really feel like you're in a cave.
I wonder how the people who live here feel about it (laughs).

--What were the main points you were particular about?

Takahashi: The big thing is the shower booth. We purposely eliminated the bathtub and installed the latest shower unit.
I didn't want to use curves in the details, so the doorknobs and towel rails were square and straight.
It was hard to find, so we had a hard time until the latter half of the project.

--What do skating and renovation have in common in terms of "expression"?

Takahashi: They may be the exact opposite. I feel that skating is "passive" and renovation is "aggressive".
When I skate, I express myself as I feel at the moment. I don't want to be the same "me" if I show too much of myself.
I think about how I'm perceived by the people around me, and put that out there, in the world view created by the choreographer.
I feel that this way I can create a new me. On the other hand, in the renovation, I'm looking forward to showing myself and seeing how people accept me.

--How would you describe this room in terms of skating?

Takahashi: It's like an exhibition, a show number after retirement. Anyway, I'm going to attack by doing what I want to do.

--How do you feel when you are immersed in it?

Takahashi: When I'm in a single, my vision becomes very wide. Normally, the audience around me looks like scenery,
but when I'm really immersed, I can clearly see the faces of each audience member and hear the sound of my own edge.
I can also see the movements of the judges. It's a feeling that can only happen when everything falls into place.

--In ice dancing

Takahashi: It's the opposite. When it's good, only Kana-chan's (Kana Muramoto) face is in focus, and the surroundings are blurred.
But I can sense the atmosphere around me. When I'm in this zone, I can give a good performance.
I'm not 100% yet, but the rhythm dance at the All-Japan Championships was close to that feeling.

--Mr. Takahashi is a skater and an artist. What were your grades in art when you were in school?

Takahashi: I've always liked arts and crafts, so I think I got a "4" in art on a scale of 5. I also liked music,
so my grades were better than in the other five subjects, and I was more excited in class.
But I'm not very good at drawing. I should have studied harder.

--What is your next challenge?

Takahashi: I have many. If it turns into something, I'd like to try my hand at a house first.
Then, I'd like to try a 3-bedroom apartment or a store interior. For a bigger dream, I would like to buy a small building in the future
and design everything from the rooms to the roof. If I had the money, that is... (laughs).

--Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Takahashi: 44 years old.... That's a bit of a stretch, but I'd still like to be skating.
I'd like to create a world view as an actor on an entertainment stage, and I hope there will be a place where I can do that when I'm 50.
I may also choose to become a teacher after gaining more experience and study. In any case,
I want to be active in a wide range of fields and always be busy.
This time, I was blessed by the people around me. So, I'm going to cherish those "fates".

It is unusual for an active athlete to be so active in the category of architecture.

In January 2019, he designed an entire 13-story condominium building in Asakusa, Tokyo,
in collaboration with Sky Court Corporation, a pioneer in condominium management.
The project was so popular that applications poured in right from the start of sales.

This is the second renovation project of the "D-color Project". Last year, when he switched to ice dancing,
he and his partner Kana Muramoto (27, KFSC, Kansai University) spent about a year developing the project,
holding meetings remotely in between their training in Florida. It's a unique "double-edged sword," but Takahashi sees it as a plus,
"It's been a good break from the stress of skating.

The only room in the world with a novelty and eccentricity that even experts are impressed with,
applications for this room will start on the 15th! For more details, please visit the Sky Court website, "D-color Sales Property Special Site".

(via DeepL)
The second phase of the D-color Project, a collaboration with Sky Court
in which ice dancer Daisuke Takahashi coordinates an entire new condominium building, is finally complete.
In this interview, Daisuke Takahashi talks about the design theme of the completed condominium, his "base" and "Corona Peril," as well as his hopes for this year.

SEVENTIE TWO (SV): You moved your base to the United States last year.
How did you maintain your motivation in an environment where you couldn't practice as much as you wanted due to the Corona disaster?
Daisuke TAKAHASHI: I moved my base to Florida in the U.S., but since it was my first time to do ice dance,
it was quite difficult to learn the basics without a coach. Even just last year, there were so many new things to learn
and so much information, it was very difficult for me to digest it and modify my body. But the daily joy of being able to do
what I couldn't do was great, and I was able to make my debut despite the time constraints.
As I worked with Kana Muramoto, time was running out, and without any time to think about anything,
my motivation grew on its own (laughs). Kana herself has experience in ice dance, so she taught me what I didn't know
and led me along. We discussed how to make it better, and deepened our communication.
We were able to feel that we could do it, and this was the year that led to the next. If I had to give it a score, I would give it 90.

SV: In the Corona disaster, you must have reconfirmed the importance of "base" and "home".
What do you think about "base" and "home" for Daisuke Takahashi?
Takahashi：I believe that a home is the best place for an athlete to heal, and it is important to have a space
where you can rest and relax after a hard day of training. Resting is also very important, and I have always
thought of relaxing at home as my first priority. That's why I can't go outside very often due to the Corona disaster,
but for me it's not so different from the past (laughs). I think the thing that gives me the most peace of mind is a place to live.
I'm sure that many people have shifted their thinking to how to have fun in their living space under these circumstances.
It's not easy to go outside because of the Corona disaster, but it might be a good idea to
change your way of thinking about how to enjoy the time you spend at home.

SV: What is the concept of the second D-color project?
Mr. Takahashi：When I produced the last condominium building, I tried to create a room that would be accepted by various people,
but this time I decided to do what I wanted to do myself. It may look gaudy, but it is surprisingly easy to put together when combined with other colors.
I think the room is easy to play with because it easily accepts various colors such as photos, objects, and paintings.
I would like to encourage residents to decorate the room with all kinds of things.
I think it's a great room that looks great on Instagram (laughs) and also looks great when working remotely.

SV: What are your ambitions for this year?
Mr. Takahashi：I want to become the All-Japan Champion. It is an absolute requirement to go to the Beijing Olympics,
so getting on the center of the podium is my ambition and my biggest goal.