In the summer of my second year of high school, I transferred from the basketball club to the archery club. I had the impression that kyudo was 'tough,' but thanks to the enthusiastic support from friends and advisors, I gradually became more committed to the sport. I started late compared to classmates and juniors who had already started kyudo, and my desire to 'not lose' was strong.

Unlike basketball, which is a team sport, kyudo places great emphasis on "fighting with oneself." Without being influenced by the surrounding environment, you have to think for yourself about what to prepare and how to approach the sport. That competitive nature seemed to suit my personality, so I decided to continue competing after graduating high school. I decided to enroll in J. F. Oberlin University, where the training environment was excellent and the level of the members was high.

This year, I was elected captain of the archery club. Since there are many first and second-year students in the club, I sometimes act as a liaison and communicate with the members. I make a conscious effort to pass on what I've learned from the instructors and senior members to the younger students. Everyone has different personalities and values, so I try to communicate with them while observing their individual needs.

Having a large number of members can sometimes make management difficult, but it also has the advantage of a deep pool of talent. Members who have achieved success in high school come together, and their healthy competition contributes to raising the overall level of the team. In archery, once you reach a certain level, not only technique but also mental strength to control your performance and concentration during matches become extremely important. That's why, as captain, I emphasize the importance of "following promises and rules." Even with high individual skill, a team that is late for practice or neglects equipment management will never become strong. I believe that consistently doing what needs to be done in daily practice and daily life is what leads to success in competitions.

One of the strengths of J. F. Oberlin University is the beauty of their posture and archery. I feel that the traditions and dignified presence accumulated by the graduates are being passed down to the juniors. Based on that, I want to firmly hone my skills.

Since I'm a fourth-year student, this will be my last kyudo during my university life. That doesn't mean I do anything special. As always, I start with the goal of 'how to hit the target,' and work backwards in practice.

After the accumulation of "taking things for granted" comes the stage of the championship match. I want to challenge Ise Grand Shrine again, where I participated in my first year, and achieve victory in both the men's and women's championships.