Today first appearance of Daisuke in tv news Alpha News on FujiTV. Thanks a lot to hana02015 san!! They focus on Men field for Nats. Check at about 03:00. Dai teaching moves to Keiji Tanaka senshu!!
Today's Alpha News with Dai - commenting Ladies' field at Nats. Dai looks a bit better and less tired compared with yesterday (of course, after a long night party.... )
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Wed Dec 20, 2017 4:12 am
Yes he does look better today. He did look tired yesterday and his hair was not coiffed perfectly like he likes it. This is much better. So darn handsome!
let`s talk 2A
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:22 pm
I went to the final day of Christmas on Ice, both shows. Heck, how much I was missing all that fun!
Dai came by taxi, looked a little tired/sleepy, was in a mask, perhaps some light cold. But show must go on!
His hair was very natural, just like he got out of bed. With some brown parts and zero hair-products, which means we could enjoyed Dai-hair performance. It is when he moves his head right, but his hair moves left. Skated Krone in the first part. I don't really like the music, monotone and boring. But Dai can pull out anything. His collaboration number with gospels singers I liked more, the music is better and live. He did 2A, 3F, 3Z, 3T, 3S during both shows, had two step-outs, other jumps were clean. He looked healthy and gorgeous! At the final shows I was right next to the exit for skaters, could see them all just 2cm from me, melting with happiness . When the last show was over, I came up to Dai's mother and thanked her for Daisuke. She was in a kinomo as usual and surrounded by fans.
Merry Christmas, everyone and a Happy New Year!
Shyla 4F
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:12 am
How are you let's talk it has been awhile. Glad you got to see the final Show and both performances. Great photo. Is that Dai way over on the right with mask? How nice that you got to talk with Dai's mom. I hear she is a sweetheart. Thank you so much for your report.
Merry Christmas to you and a very Good New Year!
PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:16 am
Let's talk, thank you so much for your report pic and video!!! So glad you could enjoy 2 final shows!! And talking with Dai's mom.
let's talk wrote:
we could enjoyed Dai-hair performance. It is when he moves his head right, but his hair moves left.
Always thought Dai's hair have a life of their own and are as crucial to choreography/performance as any other element, like hands' moves and costume.
Third day for Dai-chan as sportcaster at The News Alpha. Thanks a lot to kind hana02015 san!!!
Do you remember Dai meeting Marin Honda back in August? and video aired during Life Hero's in October? This kind person put English subtitles Dai is not a sport interviewer... he is really Uncle Dai of TJ
I'm just wondering, just wondering.... Dai crossed half the world to have a program choreographed by Jeremy Abbott, but he didn't skate it at XOI, as everyone was expecting. Strange, I thought, but maybe they had some issue with music copyright in Japan and could not play it during the show. Or Dai is tired and doesn't feel good with it. But today Stars On Ice Japan Tour has been announced. No Japanese skaters for now but usually they are announced later. At dinner Dai met Kurt Browning, too..... Were they planning Dai's partecipation? So is the new program be designed specially for SOI Japan? On the other hand, it's strange to get a choreo 4 months earlier.... Just my ideas, of course. What do you think??
PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:30 am
Dorky Dai - once again and for ever He turned the wrong side of board to cameras
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:32 am
I thought it was strange too about Dai’s new program. He probably did not have time to train the program. Hope we get to see it soon. When is SOI Japan? After Olympics and Worlds? Thanks for the updates.😊
PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:05 am
Shyla wrote:
He probably did not have time to train the program.
Yes, knowing Dai as the perfectionist he is, it could be that he decided skipping a program he wasn't quite ready to skate. For sure he didn't want to make errors or - worst - to fail in involving audience (far more important for him than nailing a jump).
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When is SOI Japan?
Starting March 31st in Osaka for 2 days and then in Yokohama 06, 07 and 08 of April.
Well, we just have to wait and see....
Indeed, Dai is a talented actor.... thanks to this slow-motion clip you can see his facial expression. Quite convincing in his role of Sleeping Beauty
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:11 pm
Shyla wrote:
Is that Dai way over on the right with mask? How nice that you got to talk with Dai's mom. I hear she is a sweetheart.
Yes, that's him.
Yes, she is. What other type of a woman would have given us the Daisuke! There was the same man sitting next to her whom I saw in other shows too. Perhaps he is Dai's father, but he never introduced himself to public, so I can't confirm it. Have no idea how his three elder brothers look like either. His mom wanted a girl after having three sons, but gave a birth to the 4th boy- Dai. Now she is her joy and the best pride. Imagine for a second how the mother feels, sitting in that crazy audience, with all those D1SK banners and stuff.
PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:49 am
let's talk wrote:
His mom wanted a girl after having three sons, but gave a birth to the 4th boy- Dai.
Maybe she was a bit disappointed, but what a joy for us!! e fs world!!
and again today he is busy for Fuji Tv. So we will have more Dai beauty to look at!!
Gambatte to all Athletes competiting today at Japanese and Russian Nats!!
PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:47 pm
Video of Keiji Tanaka's Short - at 04:00 and 05:08 Dai commenting this powerful performance. And at 04:47 you can see him in the background. Take a look also at Nagamitsu sensei at K&C - so happy for Kenji's place (later surpassed only by Shoma)
In this YT channel you can find almost all videos of Men. Dai usually is asked for his opinion after the performance.
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Sat Dec 23, 2017 10:51 pm
Pattina, thank you so much for your latest links. Shyla, thank you so much for your consistent comments. Let's Talk, welcome back! I'm so glad you got to see Dai perform, had excellent seats and that you were able to speak with Dai's mother.
I was also hoping to see Dai's latest choreography by Jeremy but I agree that he probably didn't have a lot of time to practice so will perform it when he feels he's ready.
A bit off topic but I agree with you Shyla about Mura and wanted him to do well. I have a soft spot for him, too.
I want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Year and thank you all for sharing your news and thoughts throughout the year!
PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:53 am
Hi Dancergirl!! So glad to have you here!! You, too, have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Full version of XOI has been aired on satellite tv - sorry, no videos but dear Japanese fans gifted us with nice pics and clips. Thanks a lot to all of them!!!
Open links carefully - some pics are really too much beauty to bear
Wish you all a wonderful Christmas Time!! Hope you can have joyful days!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Shyla 4F
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:10 pm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone!
At today Men's FS Dai was interviewing the men after they skated their LP. So good to see him. Congrats to Shoma for winning his second Nationals title and to Kenji and Mura!. I am happy that Kenji will go to the Olympics but sad for Mura:(
Merry Christmas Dai-chan! So proud to be your fan!
Wishing Joy and Happiness to all and may all your wishes come true!
eta: English translation of Dai's interview with Shoma after FS. Dai is so sweet. His questions to Shoma are about how Shoma feels personally about the circumstances of his performances and Shoma opens up about his feelings, he just can't help being Uncle Dai and it shows what a good interviewer Dai is. He is direct but knows how to put someone at ease.
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Tue Dec 26, 2017 12:17 pm
Hi everyone!! Hope you enjoyed your Christmas Day and had nice and lovely time.
Today is again National Holiday in Italy, so I can spend few minutes here.
Shyla, thank you so much for reporting link of Dai's interview to Shoma. And thanks to Loco for translation. I second your words: Dai knows how to approach people, especially when interviewing Japanese skaters because he knows well how they feel and they - in turn - know it and that he is on their same emotional level.
Dashing, breathtaking, Dai-gorgeouse Daisuke yesterday at MOI
I uploaded the translation of Keiji's exuberant eros interview with Daisuke from MOI2017 with a video clip.
It's just hilarious!
Wishing you all wonderful holidays!
PATTINA 4T
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Subject: Re: News and Topics 2017 Wed Dec 27, 2017 11:10 am
Hi nobu san!! Thanks for posting link to your translation!!! Yes, quite hilarious and look at Keiji's face he seems happy having put his senpai and friend in a difficult position
From local OHK Okayama tv news. Kurashiki/Okayama is at Winter Olys for the fourth time in a row: 3 with Daisuke and now with Keiji. I bet they are very proud of their champions.
XOI party - from Michelle's instastories 
. When the last show was over, I came up to Dai's mother and thanked her for Daisuke. She was in a kinomo as usual and surrounded by fans. 
but dear Japanese fans gifted us with nice pics and clips. Thanks a lot to all of them!!! 
