DANIEL POYATOS, Head Coach: "I'm really satisfied because we were able to train well during this break, including the physical aspect. In terms of tactics, we focused on the defense, especially the first row, and the defense from the front line, so we wanted to improve that. In terms of offense, we wanted to be bolder and change the rhythm, so we worked on that, so I think we were able to train in a good way. As for Shimizu, our opponent, they are a team with solid mechanisms, and I think they know how to damage their opponents. They are well organized in the middle, especially with Inui at the center. They have also won against Kobe at home, so I think they will be a tough opponent in that respect as well."

MF16 Tokuma SUZUKI "In order to get results in the second half, I think it is important to reduce the number of goals conceded, and also to score more goals. If we can understand what we need to do in the face of various tactics and opponents, I feel that we can fight well in the second half. I have the impression that Shimizu has many good players, including Inui, so I want to make sure that they do not show their individual abilities, and instead show our abilities in terms of power in the front line and defense. I think that winning will help us get on a roll, and I think it is important to keep an eye on our feet and take each step one by one, so first of all, I want to think about how we can win and prepare well to win."

GK22 Jun ICHIMORI "During the break, we all focused on getting more points in the second half. The Head Coach told us that in the first half, we played well but didn't win, so we worked hard as a team to win. We were compact in both offense and defense, and we worked on not taking too many steps in attack and breaking down blocks through teamwork. In defense, we worked on sliding, lining up, first defense, and dealing with the back, whether in high or low positions. I think that getting a win after the break will give us the feeling that "we can do it as a team," so we need to get points even when we're away."