Q. Hinako, really solid start to your week here at Mission Hills. How cool is it to shoot a 3-under on this first day?
HINAKO SHIBUNO: Yes, in this condition I was manage myself pretty well, and then I'm very happy to start like this.
Q. Pretty tough golf course out here. It plays pretty firm, pretty fast. Are you a player that likes firm, fast conditions?
HINAKO SHIBUNO: I like it better than last week. (Laughter.)
Q. I think we all do.
HINAKO SHIBUNO: Yes.
Q. What does it mean to you to be out here at Mission Hills, last year we'll be here in the desert, and kick off a week like you have today?
HINAKO SHIBUNO: Well, it's very sad to playing the final season, but I wanted to just play well, finish well.
Q. And then what positives are you going to carry with you into the rest of your week here at Mission Hills?
HINAKO SHIBUNO: Make sure that I'm going to pass the qualifier and playing on the real tournament and just try to be top of it.
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