Narumi Takahashi's Role in Paving the Way for Japanese Pair Skating

May I say something here?

I think they're getting attention now because they achieved such an amazing feat as winning a gold medal in pairs skating, but I truly believe that Kihara is where he is today because Takahashi here was his first partner.

I think he was able to become an Olympian in the first place because she, who was already an established skater, supported him through his inexperience.

So, honestly, I believe that if he hadn't met Takahashi, this path wouldn't have opened up for him, and Takahashi was also the first Japanese skater to bring a medal to Japan in pairs, she was the very first, I really feel that Takahashi is the one who truly paved the way for pairs skating.

It's just that her partner was Canadian, so due to nationality issues, she couldn't compete for Japan.

Something started moving up there, right?

Wait, no. Is there something up there? Is there something up there?

No, but I really think that's the case. Sorry for interrupting here.

Rattle... It's out! It's out! It's out! Rattle, rattle, rattle...

Actually, I had been making this for Mr. Oda all this time, I was making it for Mr. Oda, but... this one is for Ms. Takahashi.

Oh! Because it's a gold medal. So, yes, really...

A gold medal for Ms. Takahashi. I'm sorry, I just on my own...

I've been closely watching the history of pairs skating in Japan, so I really wanted everyone to... fully understand this.

That's what I think. Ms. Takahashi, how do you feel about that?

I'm happy, and... Thinking about... things like that, or even feeling that way, I thought it was something I shouldn't do.

But hearing you say that... Well... I don't know how to express it, but... having you say that to me...

My past self, and all the hard work I had forgotten about...

Miki-chan remembers it for me now. Even if no one else remembers it, that's fine.

I know there are people who remember, but for someone so close to put it into words like that...

And do you know this is a live broadcast, Mickey?

I know. We're still live, you know. Can you edit this nicely for me?

Mickey, you're the best in the universe for saying that at a moment like this.

Now I know.