"Shuto OKANIWA Player"
"It hasn't been long since I became a designated player for JFA and J-League, but I have been preparing to fit in by communicating with various players."
"I am grateful to the coach for giving me the opportunity to play from the start and to be able to fight at home."

(Experience today and enthusiasm for the next game)
"It was a situation where I couldn't show my characteristics of jumping out and movement, which are my strengths, so there are various reasons and ways of the team, but I want to communicate in order to maximize my strengths and challenge more like a college student."

(It was my first time playing in Tokyo since U-18, but how did you feel today?)
"I still felt that there was a big difference in intensity, but I also had what I had built up over my four years in college, so I was conscious of showing that in the game."

(Did I demonstrate my strengths?)
"In the first half, I was able to do things like play with the players on the front line and send in crosses, but the number of times was still low. In the second half, there were few opportunities to go forward."
"There is also the issue of whether I can go or not, but I also want to improve more in terms of communication with the players around me."

(Things players were told before the match)
"Mita and Abe told me that it's important to challenge more like a college student."

(The meaning of contributing to Tokyo's top team)
"There are times when the team is not doing well, but I hope to become a source of courage and energy not only for the team, but also for the fans and supporters as a lively presence."

(Left back Kashif BANGNAGANDE joined the team, and both academy players played on both sides.)
"We talked about how we have nothing to lose before the game, and how it's important to keep challenging ourselves and contribute to the victory."
"Today, there were many things that didn't go well, but I was conscious of challenging myself no matter what."

"Leandro"
"Although it was a long time since our last game, there were some issues with our game sense, but we played our best."

(Regarding the fact that we were able to create many chances but couldn't convert them into goals)
"We had plenty of chances, but in the end we couldn't break through and score. I think not being able to finish was the key factor."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"It's very disappointing to lose at home, but I think it's only 90 minutes out of 180."
"We were able to create many scoring opportunities, so in the second game, we want to start by scoring one goal first."

(How was the attack today?)
I think Leandro, who returned after a long time, played very well.
Leandro was able to create many scoring opportunities, but we also have to evaluate other players. It's a fact that we couldn't finish in the end.
"We want to finish the second game in 90 minutes and move on to the next stage, and continue to do so from training."

(How would you rate Okaniwa's performance?)
"He showed his strengths very well, although his energy dropped towards the end due to fatigue."
"We look forward to seeing dynamic plays on both offense and defense, and we hope to continue to see them."

(Why did you choose Okaniwa as a player?)
"I thought he was a valuable asset when considering this consecutive match, so I used him in the first match."
I think he did well despite having little time to play as a team. I believe that if we continue to showcase his strengths and the team understands them, he will contribute even more to the team.

"Shonan - Bin Ukishima Press Conference Summary"
"With a game in just two days, and Tokyo having a week off, I thought they would come out aggressively."
I think it was a really good game with quick transitions between offense and defense.
"I think that was the overall picture of today's game, where we were able to score at a good time and prevent conceding at a bad time."

(A substitute player scored a goal in the middle of the second half, but the intention and result of the substitution)
"At the end of the first half, we were pushed back and couldn't even get to the ball, and our line was constantly dropping."
It was clear to see that if the same situation continued in the early stages of the second half, it would not be our game.
"I wanted to bring more aggressiveness by substituting those two players."

(PO won the first victory. Towards the second game)
"Since it is a victory or defeat throughout both games, it is only half over in that sense. We won today's game, but I think Tokyo will come out with their full team and show their best in the second game."
"We want to approach the next match with the determination to bounce back in those areas, as they are also the reigning champions from last year."