However, he soon found yoyoing to be repetitive, and after a couple of years he took a lengthy hiatus to focus on other aspects of his youth.
[citation needed] In 2014, Nagao decided to reenter the competitive yoyo scene.
After being disappointed by his result in the 2014 West Coast Yo-Yo Contest, Nagao sought to learn more about the judging system.
He used his second single, "The Last Stand," as the music for his routine at the 2019 World Yo-Yo Contest, which was released shortly after.
In November 2020, Nagao released his debut album titled Love, which included 10 new songs.