Overview

• The Kinoshita Group pair finished second at the ISU Challenger Series Nebelhorn Trophy in Oberstdorf.
• Speaking the day after the free skate, Kihara called the lift level loss a costly mistake and a primary takeaway.
• They said they will prioritize the throw triple loop in venue practices to address a current technical task.
• Their next competition is the Grand Prix Series opener in France in mid-October.
• Miura welcomed the news that Yuna Nagaoka and Sumito Moriguchi secured Japan a second Milan–Cortina Olympic pairs quota at the final qualifier.