Oka:
‘I've teamed with Kawato and faced my fellow Young Lions countless times now but really feel today I made some progress when it came to teaming well and working with a partner. There's still a long way to go this tour, and maybe I have a long time still to go as a Young Lion. But I want to be a step ahead of my dojo mates, and if it means I can grow just a little faster than them, I'll keep doing my best.’

Kawato:
‘I was teaming with Oka, and he's my rival as a Young Lion. But I think we worked kinda well, and I wouldn't have a problem with teaming with him again. Still, I haven't changed in my focus. I'll beat my fellow Young Lions, then I'll beat my elders, then I'll move up. That's all!’


Kitamura:
‘Damn! But little by little I'm learning to take charge in the ring. I think I am progressing. In order to evolve I need to clear each hurdle as it comes. That's it.’

Umino:
‘Daaamn. I won't be beat! I won't be beat!’