❄️RE_PRAY⛸️

私が、この世界のルールだ

[k-morpheus]

𝑊𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑚𝑒

𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼'𝑚 𝑛𝑜 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙

𝑊𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑚𝑒

𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼 𝑔𝑜𝑡 𝑛𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑚𝑦 𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑙

𝐼 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙

𝐼 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙

𝐼 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙

𝑊𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑚𝑒

𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼'𝑚 𝑛𝑜 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙

『仲夏夜茫，七月未央，我们年少轻狂不惧岁月漫长』

『纵情时光，华灯初上，我们嬉戏疯狂童稚之心难藏』

『当我年华老去，容颜不再，

你是否爱我如初，直到地久天长？

当我一无所有，遍体鳞伤，

你是否爱我如初，直到地久天长？

我深知你会，我深知你会。

我深知你的爱经久绵长。』

~ 𝒴ℴ𝓊𝓃ℊ 𝒜𝓃𝒹 ℬℯ𝒶𝓊𝓉𝒾𝒻𝓊𝓁 - ℒ𝒶𝓃𝒶 𝒟ℯ𝓁 ℛℯ𝓎 ~

[tenchisupremacist]

“When you move I’m put to mind of all that I wanna be”

Happy birthday Yuzuru 🩵

[diavolito]

Work can wait, I definitely have to watch it on repeat for two hours

[yuzu-all-the-way]

》 AERA 2023 behind the scenes (from bookstore QR)

[shampooneko]

WOW!! So intense 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[diavolito]

RE_PRAY booklet seems to be a masterpiece

[k-morpheus]

An article exposing Japanese media harassment against Hanyu Yuzuru is gaining traction on Chinese Quora. Many netizens express their love and support for Yuzu in the comments. One reply stands out for its brilliance and emotion, so I translated it into English to share. I hope I've captured the essence of the original, as it moved me and fellow Cfanyus to tears. Hoping to inspire those still chasing dreams, love, and justice. 🩵

Before I begin, I'd like to say...

His unwavering pursuit of goodness, beauty, and purity is a beacon of hope for everyone.

He's like a pure idealist, continually challenging the unspoken rules of the world.

Truly, you’re the bravest, Hanyu Yuzuru.

Original Author of the post: fufu

“When addressing tabloids and media harassment against Hanyu Yuzuru, what truly saddens me is the realization that Hanyu had numerous opportunities to secure better protection and wield real power. He could have climbed the ladder to the top class, enjoying the best shelter. Even if he wasn't entirely immune to media harassment, he could have found respite in the celebrity space, a realm offering him the chance to confront shady forces on a level playing field.

But he chose not to.

Unfortunately, he now faces a vulnerable position, comparable to that of an ordinary person, or perhaps even worse, lacking defensive capabilities in terms of power and connections. Additionally, due to his consistently flawless reputation, he attracts more attention than the average celebrity, necessitating additional time to address relentless rumors. He is frequently compared to other athletes and idols with significant background and agencies. Furthermore, he is even expected to behave like a member of the Japanese Royal Family – a truly distressing situation.

Hanyu Yuzuru is, in fact, a contradictory figure — high in social status but low in actual societal power. The crux of this predicament stems from his extraordinary excellence, purity, and goodness.

His meticulous dedication to figure skating, wholehearted connection with audiences, and unwavering commitment to supporting his hometown, Sendai, have led him to sacrifice many personal benefits. He has generously contributed everything he can to the economic development of Sendai and the Tohoku region. Consequently, it's challenging for him to sign contracts with agencies that might limit his freedom and prioritize profit over his interests.

He chose to commit himself to a selfless cause, laboring without the armor and weapons to shield himself, only to be ruthlessly harmed due to the absence of protection. Some of this harm originates from ignorant and mean-spirited antis, and, unbelievably, even from those who have benefited from his generosity, yet remain silent about his plight.

In a Chinese wisdom, there's a saying,

'Those who brings firewood for others should not freeze to death in the cold.

Those who pave the way for freedom should not be left stranded in thorns.’

We mustn't let those with a dedicated spirit be ensnared in adversity and disheartened; instead, we should exert our utmost efforts to assist them. When receiving favors, express gratitude to those who bestow them.

However, the harsh reality remains that those who selflessly dedicate themselves to others are inevitably left to freeze to death in the cold, marking one of the most tragic aspects of the world.

This reflects the same predicament that Hanyu Yuzuru faces in his active career. He could have easily chosen to be a casual participant within established rules, but he never did. To preserve the authenticity he cherishes in his figure skating, he refrains from taking shortcuts. Despite the apparent benefits readily available, he stands firm. Even with his impressive achievements and honors, he continues to be systematically excluded from the figure skating community.

From a societal perspective, he had the chance to join the upper class that exploits others. Instead, he ended up becoming a thorn in the industry’s side. It’s not just about having another gold medal or a 4A certification intentionally taken away from him; it means becoming a lamb without protection, being harassed, slandered, and humiliated by the shady.

Even in the face of a reality that often validates endless pessimism, Hanyu Yuzuru remains steadfast in being true to himself. Much like how he would rather bear his wounds than compel his partner in a marriage to sacrifice for the illusion of perfection. He refrains from aligning with any power for protection, consistently giving up parts of himself…At least, his idealism remains unbroken.

Sure, if someday he decides he's had enough, and opts for an easier 'game' in society to pursue a more comfortable path and claim the power, capital, and support he rightfully deserves, I wouldn't blame him.

In fact, I'd breathe a sigh of relief.

Yet, should he persist in staying true to himself, I can only earnestly pray for a miracle – even if just once – where the last idealist in this world triumphs over all the ignorance, chaos, and filth. It would serve as a powerful reminder of how fighting for others, rather than chasing personal power and gains, is undeniably the right choice.

I used to strongly believe in the concepts of fairness, justice, and the idea that good deeds would be rewarded. However, with increasing exposure to contradictory situations and witnessing conflicts within the lower social classes where people harm each other senselessly, my expanding social experiences have brought forth a painful realization of the other side of the world.

Enduring constant setbacks and observing others facing similar challenges has led everyone, including myself, to gradually question the sense of justice we once held.

This has compelled us to adopt a philosophy of cunning strategies, transforming into individuals adept at navigating society for self-preservation, becoming mere mediocrities.

Yet, despite this transformation, there remains a heart, perhaps scoffed at as naive, that still beats within me.

I genuinely need people like Hanyu Yuzuru, those who can demonstrate through their success and happiness that, even in a society driven by self-interest, kindness is not foolish, and holding onto beliefs in fairness and justice is not naive.

As long as one works hard and is unafraid of sacrifices, one can live well, perhaps even better.”

RE_PRAY edit by X: Sun_Rise7777

[hanyusan]

what's in yuzuru's bag? skates. skate guards. another bag. screwdrivers. a black hole teeming with an infinite number of audio listening devices. and one pooh-san to rule them all.

ft. the duality of man: