I split way back in 2019. 2019, where we were a closeted queer person and felt something for a girl at the time. I remember that we couldn’t be open about it for our safety ; what would other people say or do if they found out we were gay? Of course, as a gay man and trans man myself, I too had to closet myself when I was in front and play the part of a cishet girl.
Now, coming back to fronting in 2024, I’m finally able to be myself. It’s scary, really. It’s a big change! We’re vocally and openly queer, and people don’t really bat an eye. I want to cry; it feels great!! I can finally be myself and love another man freely!! And we have a great group of friends. But at the same time, I still fear the judgement of others when they learn about us and our identity.
I just really wish that these fears will go away someday. While we finally have the freedom that we’ve always wanted, I can’t help but worry about the thoughts of peers and strangers. One day, maybe 😊.
— Victor Nikiforov (fictive, yuri on ice)
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