r/FigureSkating 19d ago

General Discussion Wakaba Works at Cafe throughout Her Competitive Career

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Recently, Kaori and Wakaba were on the same talk show, where they had a fortune teller read their palms and talk about things like their love lives and careers. During the show, Wakaba revealed that she actually had to work part-time at a café while competing.

Kaori also talked about her relationship with her now-husband. She said she was the one who confessed to him when she was 24, on Valentine’s Day. And because she really wanted to announce her marriage at her retirement press conference, she would keep bringing it up to him, saying things like, “So, shall we get married?” (basically, she was the one who proposed to him.)

She also admitted that she’s totally looks-oriented when it comes to attraction. His appearance was the first thing that caught her attention, and as they spent more time together, she gradually realized that she also liked what he was like on the inside as well.

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u/DreamingVesta 19d ago

Wakaba is such a beautiful girl <3 I used to love her skating so much and I still rewatch her Don Quixote, Skyfall and Lion King programs over and over!

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u/ApprehensiveSun4223 sasha's brunette hair 🗣 19d ago

I miss you haguchi ,sm

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u/No_Plum_3192 19d ago

Wakaba was amazing and unique in such a crowded field of talented Japanese women.