Wakaba Higuchi said Thursday she is relishing the prospect of making her first appearance at the Grand Prix Final.
The 16-year-old secured the final spot among the six qualifiers and is Japan¡¯s lone representative in the women¡¯s singles event at the final starting in Nagoya on Dec. 7.
¡°I still can¡¯t believe it,¡± said Higuchi who secured her spot in the Final after placing third in the GP season-opening Cup of Russia and second in the Cup of China.
¡°I¡¯m anxious, but I hope I can have fun,¡± added Higuchi, speaking to reporters at Meiji Jingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink.
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