Number of posts : 491 Registration date : 2019-03-16
Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Sat Feb 26, 2022 4:00 pm
Hello everyone,
It's been barely 6 days since the Olympics ended, but after this dreadful week, it seems like years.
Yes I was also very happy for Kaori, and for "rikuryu". The excellent pairs competition felt healing after that mess.
But now really on topic. Kikunojo Onoe was a guest on Shizuka's "Friends plus." A small piece of it is transcribed in Kaisuzu's blog. (thx to Kaisuzu!) I'd like to quote ist here, DeepL translated.
» Kikunojo on Daisuke Takahashi's growth as a performer:
"I feel he's starting to pull people along with him. It's only been four and a half years, but watching Daisuke as a person, and also watching him work on the productions and act in them, I can see he's really matured. Maybe the physical demands get tougher because of age, like all of us, but the older he gets, the more substance he builds up, and that's a way to show his art. I feel that his energy is becoming sharper and sharper." «
I wish us all peace and freedom.
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:49 pm
In a matter of days, the Olympic spirit of brotherhood and union has suffered a very serious attack and it seems so far from what's happening in these days , but world solidarity for Ukraine is fighting back this attack and strengthening this spirit. Stay safe!!
Back to topic, thanks sonabilis for providing Kikunojo san's words on Dai-chan.
Dai will be on TBS's special "Kaiku-Kai" next 05 March - at 19 JTime. From hints I understand this special is on Japanese athletes who won Olympic medals.
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:15 pm
Hi everyone. Let's start the week with this IFS article/interview - nothing really new but it's always a joy reading great words of praise and admiration about our lovely duo (seems the author Susan D. Russel totally disagrees with judges about Free PCS )
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Thu Mar 03, 2022 7:40 pm
Happy 29th Birthday to Kana!!!!!
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:59 am
Hi everyone. When I posted on Monday I was not at home (I took a long week-end to visit my relatives in home town). Returning home on Monday afternoon to discover I had no internet connection, due to some failures in provider's net, so I had to stay disconnected for a while.
Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY KANA-CHAN!!!!
As usual, I cannot provide you the link from my pc but if you have a change take a look at Kana's instastories: she has reposted birthday wishes from friends and also some pics. The last instastory is a short video of what seems a small birthday party at Hertz Arena and I'm sure I hear Dai's voice singing Happy Birthday with others.
Lot of birthday wishes from FS fans and groups - many with pics and short videos with Dai
Let's pray for peace in Ukraine. This insane war must be stopped.
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sonabilis 1A
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Fri Mar 04, 2022 3:59 pm
Belated Happy Birthday to Kana-chan from me too! All the best to the great skater and performer, brave hero, skillful psychologist and always positive friend who gave us the ice dancer Daisuke!
In recent days I tried to give some consolation to Ukrainian-born friends of mine, but it is hardly possible. Terrible. May there be peace and a better future for Ukraine as well as for Russia!
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Sun Mar 06, 2022 12:56 pm
Hi everyone.
Let's start the Sunday with great smiles. We have already mentioned here Isabella Gamez, Kana's friend at Hertz Arena (she usually prepares yummy birthday cakes for Kana). She created an IG account for her dog, a goldendoodle named George. Yesterday George met two new friends
If you have a chance, look at Puma Japan IGstories: they have short videos of Dai during photoshooting of Yoga collection. But be quick!!
Have a nice Daiday
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Sun Mar 13, 2022 12:19 pm
Taiikukai TV has opened a YT channel and will upload the uncut interview with Dai-chan (aired a couple of days ago). The first part is already available
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Wed Mar 16, 2022 11:33 am
Happy Birthday, Dai-chan Enjoy your day and may your future be always as shiny and lovely as your heartful smile/laugh
Thank you Shyla for posting Kana's instastory. Luckily we can trust her for giving us some hints of their life in Florida.
Dai also has posted some instastories (thanks to Kana's influence? ) to thank Kana and friends Kanako Murakami and Miwa Nishida, who whished him happy birthday.
Dai-fans on social media are posting tons of beautiful photos of Daisuke, old and recent, whishing him happy birthday and a joyful life. We are blessed to have this amazing and talended skater still on the ice at 36, as happy as a kid and as breathaking and artistic as ever.
Have a special Daiday
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Thu Mar 17, 2022 4:27 am
Oh, I'm late.... Happy Birthday, Dai-chan! May you experience as much joy yourself as you bring to all of us!
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:53 am
Sonabilis, nice to see you again here. I was a bit worried. Don't worry, never late for best wishes to our man
Shyla, unfortunately for various reasons I won't be going to Montpellier So sad to miss this chance to watch Dai in competition (I only saw him in ice shows) and cheer live for him. I'll try to do my best sending good vibes via tv.
KanaDai, have a safe trip and take care of yourselves.
To you all, have a nice SunDai and stay safe.
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:46 am
Nice ISU article on KanaDai, who already made history for Japanese Ice Dance and are trying for more. Nothing really new, but with nice photos and interesting quotes, especially about Dai and how he expresses his love for Ice Dance and figure skating in general " I just love to perform, that is where my heart is in"
Kana states Dai is her last partner, so whatever he will decide after Worlds she will accept his decision "He is my last partner, there is no one else I would skate with"
KanaDai arrived yesterday in France, as Kana reported in her instastory (I don't know if it is still available). They did not take part in Monday Ice Dance practice, probably because of jet lag and busy with registering etc... I know many KanaDai fans (Japanese and not Japanese) are there, so let's hope to have info/photos.
Have a nice Daiday and stay safe!
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Tue Mar 22, 2022 3:41 pm
Today RD practice thanks to some dear people SPOILER they are wearing the white outfit
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2022 Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:49 pm
Thanks, Shyla!!
Yes, indeed!!!
A flood of photos and clips on social media. I'm happy for all the fans (Japanese and not Japanese) who are there to cheer and support. Please, shout out loud!!!
Onice online via Twitter - Dai looks super-gorgeous and super-happy! Let's hope he does not get too much anxious and nervous as RD gets closer...
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a wonderful Bayadere 
So sad to miss this chance to watch Dai in competition (I only saw him in ice shows) and cheer live for him. I'll try to do my best sending good vibes via tv.