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My skating adviser is the famous former Japan pairs figure skater Narumi Takahashi. I’m so thankful to her!Two on Ice
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To prepare for the serialization, I went to an ice rink for the first time in my life. It was super fun! I can’t skate at all though.Two on Ice
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I’ve watched Daisuke Takahashi’s Olympic La Strada performance so many times. I’m glad I was able to use it in the series.Two on Ice
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I went to the Tokyo competition. My staff and I were blown away by Kagiyama’s free skate.Two on Ice
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I went to Carnival on Ice! Seeing the Riku-Ryu pair for the first time in half a year and then seeing Miss Saigon was amazing!Two on Ice
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This week’s song is from Shoma Uno’s current-season exhibition performance. It’s great, so check it out!Two on Ice
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I’ve watched Aymoz’s intense choreography from the Skate America free skate dozens of times. It gives me so much energy.Two on Ice
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I’m thankful for living in an age when I can attend my friend’s wedding online! Congrats, Yamauchi!Two on Ice
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I heard a familiar song while I was meeting with my editor. It was from Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water .Two on Ice
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“Mistletoe” isn’t four minutes long, so other Christmas songs have been added.Two on Ice
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This year’s nationals end on Christmas Eve. And today is an exhibition match! Check them out on TV!Two on Ice
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Happy New Year. My resolution hasn’t changed in 20 years. Go to bed early and wake up early.Two on Ice
Elck Itsumo
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I’m always doing stories about two people. And for my first series, I plan to tell their story until the end!Two on Ice