Japan's Miki Ando performs in the women's short program at the NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat ice arena in the city of Nagano on Nov. 6, 2009. Reigning world bronze medalist Ando, who won the Rostelecom Cup two weeks ago, earned 56.22 points to place second in the event, the fourth of the Grand Prix series, 0.32 points behind American Ashley Wagner. (Kyodo)