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Haruka Ayase and Daisuke Takahashi perform a splendid skating routine, sending cheers to Pyeongchang
Japan Coca-Cola will continue to convey the deliciousness of Coca-Cola, best enjoyed at home, under the theme "Our Coke is the World's Best" in 2018. As the first installment, a nationwide campaign supporting the PyeongChang Olympics while enjoying the product launched on January 8th. Ten days before the opening, on the 30th, a support event was held at Bellesalle Roppongi in Minato Ward, Tokyo.
Attending the venue were actress Haruka Ayase, the face of Coca-Cola, and former world champion figure skater Daisuke Takahashi, who made their first on-screen appearance together in the "Dream Stage" TV commercial airing since the 8th. Though filmed separately for the commercial, this was their first meeting in person. Takahashi made a dramatic entrance, gliding onto the venue's specially constructed ice rink.
When Ayase told him, "Your expressiveness is incredibly high. Your awareness extends to your entire body, making it beautiful. Your performance was inspiring," Takahashi blushed. He managed to say, "I'm glad I was born. I'm glad I'm alive."
When the Coca-Cola-colored dress Ayase wore in the commercial appeared, Takahashi analyzed, "The PyeongChang Olympics rink has a blue base, so it would look great." He added, "The skirt material is light too. You could wear it just like this in an actual competition."
Regarding her role as a coach in the commercial, where she addresses "Ayase," Takahashi admitted, "If we'd been filming together, I'd have been too nervous to call her by her first name." However, after repeated requests to recreate the scene, she resigned herself to the challenge.
He placed his hand on Ayase's shoulder and delivered the line, "Ayase, the Olympics are finally here." Both blushed uncontrollably, but Ayase commented, "That coach's gaze... he was holding back laughter. But it's a perfect 100 points!"
Regarding the PyeongChang Olympics, Takahashi said, "The new events to watch are the speed skating mass start and snowboard big air. In men's figure skating, we can expect multiple medals. The women's figure skating, with all skaters making their Olympic debut, has young skaters with great momentum. I hope they enjoy it without being overwhelmed by the atmosphere." When Ayase asked him about the highlights of watching figure skating, he replied, "The jumps and the steps. Seeing whether they land the jumps is always exciting, and the beauty of the steps is the face of the musical expression."
On the ice, Ayase surprised the venue by accelerating to speeds Takahashi couldn't keep up with.
Though she occasionally veered off the ice with her momentum, Ayase shouted "So fun!!" while nailing turns and spins. The pair held hands, glided across the ice, executed turns, and then struck a heart pose together.
Ayase showed off speed that rivaled the pros, but at the end, she crashed into the wall at full speed. The audience was charmed by her adorable blush and embarrassment.
Ayase-san declared, "I'll make a cute ice Coca-Cola for the coach," pouring Coca-Cola into a glass filled with ice as a gift. The glass contained ice shaped like snowflakes, made using a limited-edition snowflake ice tray available with the purchase of four or more qualifying products from the company. They then toasted.
Takahashi remarked, "This is the best Coke I've ever had," while Ayase, her eyes sparkling, added, "Coke tastes even better after working up a sweat with Coach." Takahashi blushed, saying, "She calls me 'Coach, Coach,' so it really feels like I've become her coach."
Finally, Takahashi appealed, "The athletes will pour their hearts into the stage, reflecting four years of preparation. Please cheer them on with all your might so their feelings reach us." Ayase concluded, "Having Coca-Cola with ice makes the moment even more special. Let's get excited together."
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