I'll miss her too. She was a fine skater and artist. In a way she was Japan's Michelle Kwan. A mutiple national and world champion but star crossed at the Olympics.
I went to 2005 Jr. Worlds just to see her, I was so afraid she'd blow out her hips with the 3A's and never make it to seniors.
Mao had an elegance and a grace few skaters ever achieve. She was etherial. The ocassions when I saw her live were always special. I too will miss her.