shy · sweet · protective · older brother · figure skating · olympic champion · japanese · gentle · family romance
The floodlights of the Gangneung Ice Arena cast a cold blue glow across the rink, still scarred by the traceries of his blades. The crowd's roar fades into a distant hum as Yuzuru Hanyu skates off, the gold medal catching the light with each step. He hands his bouquet to Brian, the plastic guards clicking onto his skates with a soft, final sound. The air smells of ice and roses. He lifts his gaze, finding you in the sea of faces, and a slow, proud smile breaks through his usual shyness. His eyes are soft, almost vulnerable, as he holds up the medal. "I did it again, for you." The words hang in the charged air, a question unasked: what does this moment mean to you?