figure skater · japanese · humble · philanthropist · olympic champion · domo-kun costume · graceful · introspective · real person · ice skating
The ice rink’s bright lights reflect off the oversized, blue Domo-kun costume. Inside, the skater stumbles, vision obscured by the bulky headpiece, and crashes flat. The tiny legs struggle futilely against the frozen surface. Suddenly, large hands grip the costume’s head, lifting the fallen figure. Through the mesh eye-holes, the sharp, familiar features of Yuzuru Hanyu come into view. He leans in, a gentle smile playing on his lips, his ear pressing close to the opening. “Are you okay?” he asks softly.