For a few episodes now, Yuri has come to the conclusion that he'll retire after this season but he's never told Victor explicitly that he would. In Russia when he was alone in the snow, he was trying to psych himself up about asking Victor to step down as his coach because he would be done with figure skating. Then they're reunited at the airport and Yuri beats around the bush and says "until I retire" instead of saying when that would be. On top of that, Victor wishes he never does and then Yuri starts crying. I think it's because he knows he couldn't be honest with Victor. I also think this will be where Victor is honest with Yuri about him being done with figure skating as well. Yuri saw Victor's enthusiasm for the other skaters as him missing the sport but this is just Victor admiring the sport as a fan instead of as a competitor. They both need this talk to put everything on the table.
God, I'm SO thankful that I only decided to watch this anime two days ago. I binge-watched the series in two evenings cause it's so freaking good. I honestly don't know if I would've been able to handle waiting for a new episode every single week otherwise.
Actually, JJ's score was ridiculously high for what he did. (Also, the "top figure skaters in the world" are often prone to moments like JJ's. It's not unusual at all for them to pop jumps, have meltdowns, make errors like that, especially at high-pressure events.)
He said clearly said that they should end it AFTER the Grand Prix was over. So, I don't think he is talking about the competition (ending it). Yuuri may have only been talking about ending the coach/skater part of their relationship. However, I think, that Yuuri, being insecure, may feel that if they have ANY relationship that it will hold Victor back. However, that doesn't mean Victor will go along with it (after all, Yuuri was still denying that the rings meant anything and it was Victor who said they were engagement rings). Yuuri said in an earlier episode that he was planning to retire after this Grand Prix and that he would let Victor go as his coach at that point. Yuuri is definately in love with Victor, but he has had a crush on him for a long time that he may not believe in their relationship as "reality". Also, he may have simply wanted a memento of their time together (both his own ring and knowing that Victor had it's mate) and it was worth the money as long as Victor accepted it.
i had the same reaction~~ y'know just enjoying everyone's skates (freaking out abt yuuri's score and facial expression a bit), shocked by jj's nervous breakdown.... then BAM! That last line hit me like a train! I really really want to believe in all the previous episodes we've had, I am so holding on the greatness and awesome craft that kubo and the staff have done with the series so far. Please, please kubo-san, pls don't break our hearts :"(( YOI will finish airing before christmas y'know T____T But yeah, thinking logically abt all this, I'm kinda ok with this happening because one of the good things that can come out of victuuri's convo is viktor spelling out CLEARLY to yuuri abt his desires and feelings for him. As in like directly, "I love you" / "I want to spend the rest of my life with you"- kind of direct. Plus! In the preview, viktor's still wearing the ring so if something bad really went down in that convo, i doubt viktor will just throw it away. I highly DOUBT that Viktor is just gonna go along quietly abt whatever yuuri's gonna say abt a possible separation. Gotta fight for his man yo. But man, oh man, Yuuri's anxiety and his way of thinking hits so close to home. I totally understand and even familiar with his thoughts. I just wanna give him a hug. anyway, sorry for the uber long comment, im just super shaken abt 11.. gaaaah i'm gonna give you both a virtual hug~~ and to the whole yoi fandom actually *virtual hugs*
Melanie Marfiga He did not mean ending the relationship but more like ending the coach-skater relationship to officially become lovers. Yuri probably did want Viktor come back to competitive skating and winning with glory. This is unconditional and unselfish love because he set Viktor free. How Viktor proceeds and decides is another story. Nevertheless, rest assured that their relationship is pretty much solid.
I have hope for Yuuri winning, because as you said, up until now he has been skating with HIS love for Viktor, but in the preview, Yuuri says he will be skating with both his AND Viktor's love. I think that is going to make a difference. Plus, I think the repeated mentions of Yuuri's unusual amount of stamina is going to help in a big way in the next episode. I just feel it. Finally, Yurio's last free skate could have ended in disaster last time. He pushed himself beyond his limits and I think if he tries that again, his body won't be able to take it and we will have something similar to JJ.
Episode 12 it will be a long espisode and Kubo (the creator ) said in her Twitter that we need to see all and play attention to all little things, I honestly believe that Victor miss skating and see the others guys make feel that way and Yuri probably noticed it and he wants to end his career.
Monserrat Poot that's what I got from it too, and I think if there's a season 2 we will see Viktor return to the ice, because it seems clear he isn't done with figure skating yet, and he seems so enthusiastic now watching other skaters new routines and getting to see routines that aren't Yuri's. I'd say he isn't cut out for coaching, he's probably grown bored of it and it shows.
For a few episodes now, Yuri has come to the conclusion that he'll retire after this season but he's never told Victor explicitly that he would. In Russia when he was alone in the snow, he was trying to psych himself up about asking Victor to step down as his coach because he would be done with figure skating. Then they're reunited at the airport and Yuri beats around the bush and says "until I retire" instead of saying when that would be. On top of that, Victor wishes he never does and then Yuri starts crying. I think it's because he knows he couldn't be honest with Victor.
I also think this will be where Victor is honest with Yuri about him being done with figure skating as well. Yuri saw Victor's enthusiasm for the other skaters as him missing the sport but this is just Victor admiring the sport as a fan instead of as a competitor. They both need this talk to put everything on the table.
God, I'm SO thankful that I only decided to watch this anime two days ago. I binge-watched the series in two evenings cause it's so freaking good. I honestly don't know if I would've been able to handle waiting for a new episode every single week otherwise.
Actually, JJ's score was ridiculously high for what he did. (Also, the "top figure skaters in the world" are often prone to moments like JJ's. It's not unusual at all for them to pop jumps, have meltdowns, make errors like that, especially at high-pressure events.)
walover165 Wasn't their "top figure skaters in the world" comment just them agreeing with Yuuri's thoughts that JJ shouldn't be mocked?
He said clearly said that they should end it AFTER the Grand Prix was over. So, I don't think he is talking about the competition (ending it). Yuuri may have only been talking about ending the coach/skater part of their relationship. However, I think, that Yuuri, being insecure, may feel that if they have ANY relationship that it will hold Victor back. However, that doesn't mean Victor will go along with it (after all, Yuuri was still denying that the rings meant anything and it was Victor who said they were engagement rings). Yuuri said in an earlier episode that he was planning to retire after this Grand Prix and that he would let Victor go as his coach at that point. Yuuri is definately in love with Victor, but he has had a crush on him for a long time that he may not believe in their relationship as "reality". Also, he may have simply wanted a memento of their time together (both his own ring and knowing that Victor had it's mate) and it was worth the money as long as Victor accepted it.
i had the same reaction~~ y'know just enjoying everyone's skates (freaking out abt yuuri's score and facial expression a bit), shocked by jj's nervous breakdown.... then BAM! That last line hit me like a train!
I really really want to believe in all the previous episodes we've had, I am so holding on the greatness and awesome craft that kubo and the staff have done with the series so far. Please, please kubo-san, pls don't break our hearts :"(( YOI will finish airing before christmas y'know T____T
But yeah, thinking logically abt all this, I'm kinda ok with this happening because one of the good things that can come out of victuuri's convo is viktor spelling out CLEARLY to yuuri abt his desires and feelings for him. As in like directly, "I love you" / "I want to spend the rest of my life with you"- kind of direct. Plus! In the preview, viktor's still wearing the ring so if something bad really went down in that convo, i doubt viktor will just throw it away. I highly DOUBT that Viktor is just gonna go along quietly abt whatever yuuri's gonna say abt a possible separation. Gotta fight for his man yo.
But man, oh man, Yuuri's anxiety and his way of thinking hits so close to home. I totally understand and even familiar with his thoughts. I just wanna give him a hug.
anyway, sorry for the uber long comment, im just super shaken abt 11.. gaaaah i'm gonna give you both a virtual hug~~ and to the whole yoi fandom actually *virtual hugs*
Melanie Marfiga Same
Melanie Marfiga He did not mean ending the relationship but more like ending the coach-skater relationship to officially become lovers. Yuri probably did want Viktor come back to competitive skating and winning with glory. This is unconditional and unselfish love because he set Viktor free. How Viktor proceeds and decides is another story. Nevertheless, rest assured that their relationship is pretty much solid.
I have hope for Yuuri winning, because as you said, up until now he has been skating with HIS love for Viktor, but in the preview, Yuuri says he will be skating with both his AND Viktor's love. I think that is going to make a difference. Plus, I think the repeated mentions of Yuuri's unusual amount of stamina is going to help in a big way in the next episode. I just feel it. Finally, Yurio's last free skate could have ended in disaster last time. He pushed himself beyond his limits and I think if he tries that again, his body won't be able to take it and we will have something similar to JJ.
Episode 12 it will be a long espisode and Kubo (the creator ) said in her Twitter that we need to see all and play attention to all little things, I honestly believe that Victor miss skating and see the others guys make feel that way and Yuri probably noticed it and he wants to end his career.
Monserrat Poot that's what I got from it too, and I think if there's a season 2 we will see Viktor return to the ice, because it seems clear he isn't done with figure skating yet, and he seems so enthusiastic now watching other skaters new routines and getting to see routines that aren't Yuri's. I'd say he isn't cut out for coaching, he's probably grown bored of it and it shows.
This is good storytelling disguised as a skating romance anime. Didn't expect to enjoy this as a dude either, well played anime.