"Sei MUROYA"
(In the first half and at the end of the game, we defended the goal with our bodies and showed passionate play throughout the game)
"I personally want to reflect on it later, but I think we did our best and had some chances, so I don't think we should be too down. Hiroshima also played great soccer. We lost, but I want to switch gears quickly for the next game."

(About the start of the first half)
"Hiroshima was good at possession from the back and often broke through our defensive line. The opponent was using the sides well to create time. It would have been better if we could have pushed up and compacted the whole team a little more, but Hiroshima was able to control the game overall. I think that was one of the reasons why we couldn't put strong pressure from the front."

(How was the heat?)
"It was hot today. However, our team's characteristic is to fight regardless of the heat. Everyone is working hard and able to fight. We are able to do our best even in this hot weather, so we do not consider the heat to be a special concern."

(In a closely contested game, conceding at that time made all the difference)
"In our recent games, we were able to win by a narrow margin. This time, we were on the receiving end. It was a game that we could have won, so we wanted to at least end with a draw."

(Away games continue from here)
"It's just that we've had a lot of home games so far. It's not that big of a deal. We're in first place, but we always want to be challengers and fight even away from home."

(I think there will be more away games like today in the future)
"I think there will be more teams that will create blocks and be cautious of our 2 TOPs. We have to work as a team to attack from the sides, including myself. We were able to create scoring opportunities after conceding today, so if we had scored them, the game would have been different. I think it was a very close game."

"Kento HASHIMOTO"
"In the first half, we talked about putting pressure on the opponent as a team whenever we had a chance to take the ball from them. We tried to take the ball a few times, but we couldn't do it successfully and ended up being in a position where they had possession of the ball."

(Still 0-0 in the first half)
"That part went well. In the second half, the opponent also gets tired, so we were conscious of stepping up our gear and going for the goal."

(The goal was conceded after the defense was shaken from side to side and lost possession)
"I couldn't hold on, or rather, we were caught off guard for a moment. I don't think we were under that much pressure except for that scene, so it was a very frustrating goal to concede."

(The reflection point in today's game is)
"I think it's possible to concede one goal against any team, so we want to attack with the mindset of scoring at least one goal in every game and create more chances. There are still areas for improvement. We want to push the opponent more and increase the scenes where we can create chances."

(Wore the captain's armband from the latter part of the game)
"It was towards the end of the game, but from that timing, I was thinking of attacking from the side as much as possible. Players like Muroya and the side players took high positions and aimed for the goal, but the gear didn't quite go up, and that part, including myself, needs to be further investigated and improved."

(After passing the ball to Jael, who came on as a substitute, the ball did not move forward easily)
"He is a player with different characteristics from Nagai, and we were not able to fully utilize his strengths as a team. The opponent also had a solid defense, making it difficult for us to break through. We will need the ability to break through such defenses in the future."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"It was a difficult development, but Hiroshima made a substitution in the second half, so I thought if we could hold on there, we would have a chance from our substitution. Unfortunately, Kashiwa player got us during the time period we were worried about."
Although we were scored on first, the players fought until the end. Muroya prevented Kashiwa's final counter and showed us their determination. Even though we lost, I think it was a play that will lead to the next one.
The scene that broke Hiroshima's solid defense happened after the first half's water break, so I think if we can score in those moments, it would be great. It was a disappointing result, but we need to switch our mindset and continue to fight in the upcoming away game against Sapporo."

(From the next section, it will be the first ever 8 consecutive away games in J-League history)
"I think we have to fight tenaciously. We are prepared for the difficulty and unique atmosphere of playing away, so it won't be easy."

(About Muroya. The defense that stopped Kashiwa's counter at the end was amazing. There was also a scene in the first half that was prevented.
There was also a scene in the first half that was prevented)
"The last amazing play was a great response without giving up while Kashiwa was already ahead."

"Hiroshima - Manager Hiroshi JOFUKU Press Conference Summary"
"Although we still can't see Tokyo's back, we experienced last season that we don't know what will happen in a long season. We want to aim for the top as much as possible."
In the first half, I thought that connecting passes and wearing out the opponent would be the best countermeasure against their sharp counterattacks. The players responded well, including their defense after losing the ball. Today's soccer gives us confidence. From here on, we want to continue accumulating points without giving up. Many people came together to support us, forming a sea of purple. Their presence was amazing."

(What does it mean to win in Tokyo, your former team?)
"Of course, this place (Ajinomoto Stadium) was a tough place for me. It was simply because my team was not strong enough compared to the opponent."
So now, we are fully focused on the team's growth for each game. We want to finish with a high ranking, even if it's just one. We want to become a group that continues to grow.
I don't have anything special about myself. However, when I can't win, I am told by those around me that I put too much effort into it. Still, even though we haven't won the championship, the fact that the players poured water on me after today's game shows that they understood the meaning of this victory.