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from Andrea Montesinos IGS 8.21.19

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lorinicholskate: Dear friends: as I reflect on this moment of sheer joy today I want to say more: after Satoko’s lesson we walked past Marin getting ready, Satoko whispered ‘Its Marin’s Birthday today” so we delightfully conspired to surprise her with our heartfelt singing of Happy Birthday. Of course many of life’s greatest moments are not caught on camera but I can tell you I watched in awe as two sweet souls hugged and laughed: Satoko with absolute delight in Marin being surprised and remembered and Marin so grateful and touched. Both were giddy with pleasure. Then Nam, Michelle and Chloe on their session were watching and came in to add to the moment. So impromptu, so pure…such a great representation of the true heart of skaters. Kindness and the greatness of humanity really exists!

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According to Takeshi Honda, who has been helping Marin refine her skating while she’s in Japan since last month, it isn’t the technical side of jumps that Marin has been struggling with:

“Marin told me that she has a fear of jumping. Failing to land jumps when she’s performing is becoming her greatest fear. She’s worried she might fail again when she has to perform, even when she’s been doing well during practices. I think that her doubting herself has been the biggest reason why she couldn’t jump properly.

So she’s going to train to land all the jumps she attempts during her regular training. I think it would also boost her confidence if she lands her jumps in ice shows.”

(THE ICE ☆ Figure Natsu Matsuri 2019.08.03)

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marin_honda: #0821 I turned 18 today.🐥 Thank you for all the birthday greetings!😊💓 I’m glad you remembered my birthday! Your thoughts lift me up. I’ll treasure the present, face forward and give everything my best!! 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈 #ThankMamaDay #TeacherGaveMeTheBalloons #ThanksToTheTimeDifferenceMyBirthdayIs2DaysLong Hihihi, so happy

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miyu_honda_official: 💙💙 Happy birthday!🎊 There’s a lot of things I want to say, but people would tell me I’m way too serious if I write an essay, so I’m keeping this short! SoCuteLikeYouLoveYou

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Marin Honda, La La Land ♔ The Ice 2019

(Happy birthday Marin! (ﾉ^ヮ^)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧)

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Happy 18th Birthday Marin!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

May this best day bring her tremendous amount of joy, courage and good health! ❤️🥂

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Shoko-chan and Rika Kihira @ The Ice 2019

(From Rika Kihira's Instagram)

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Alina and Shoma - The Ice 2019 🖤

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Japanese Ladies Skaters cosplaying in The Ice 2019 in Nagoya! ♕ Marin Honda as Josuke Higashikata (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) ♕ Alina Zagitova as Kyoko Hayakawa (Kyou kara Ore wa) ♕ Rika Kihira as Minnie Mouse ♕ Shoko Uno as Honoka Kosaka (Love Live!)

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Marin Honda as Mikazuki Munechika || The Ice 2019 in Nagoya

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More details on the T-shirt Kaori designed (x)

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Touken Ranbu

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Kaori, Shoma, Tim, Marin, Sara and Misato @ The Ice 2019

From Misato Komatsubara's Instagram

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Marin and Shoma @ The Ice 2019

From Marin's Instagram