Yuzuru Hanyu shows the will of the Olympic champion after unexpected accidents. (4ページ目)

There were negative factors, both physically and technically, but because of that, there were also gains. "You can multiply a minus and a minus to get a plus," Hanyu said.

"(After the collision) I've always been thinking about what I should do and what I can do in the current conditions. I felt it was my duty to put a quadruple in the latter half, but I didn't feel it would be useless if I couldn't. During the summer of last year (2014), I was able to do perfect quadruple jumps in both the free skate and short program. So I think I can improve one step further with those experiences."

Hanyu continued.

"During the World Championships in March, I used to call the word 'life' (when interviewed). I think the experience of the turbulent season will be important considering my future life. Of course, the experience of the Olympics is very important, but I think this season will be valuable in a different sense."

He also said that this strengthened the feeling that figure skating is his life itself.

"I started skating when I was four years old because of my sister's influence, but now I'm becoming more fond of skating," Hanyu said. "Through skating, I can learn about my philosophy on life and what I should be as a human being. I think I'm starting to feel it little by little."