Rika Kihira (18 = Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.), leader of the short program (SP) among women, registered a total of 234.24 points with 154.90 free points and obtained the second consecutive victory.

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Kaori Sakamoto, who was in second place, witnessed Kihei’s quadruple sarkho, who performed last. After checking the total score, he laughed bitterly and said, “234 points …” Even if I can perform my MAX performance and get the best performance, Rika-chan (Kihei) who jumps four times is higher. I saw Rika-chan come down (quad sarcus). I do not do it. I don’t think I can win. “

Last year, aiming for back-to-back victories, he came in sixth place. The SP on the 25th started in 2nd place, but Coach Nakano told me: “Don’t win. Focus on your performance.” Freedom is also a pose without big mistakes. “I’m glad I was able to get revenge last year all over Japan.”

Sakamoto’s jumping power comes with origami. Coach Nakano said earlier this month: “He likes quadruplets. I failed so bad last year that my goal is to get everything I have this year out. I’m doing a (quad) loop, so I’ll do it.” “Stop him now.” “Sakamoto calmly said that day,” If you think in quadruple, you will lose sight of yourself like last year, and only your feelings will be ahead of you. I wish I could practice quadruplets with more alpha while maintaining this situation. ”I ate it.