Q. Okay, just tell me a little bit about the round today. Lots of birdies. Anything stand out?
CHISATO IWAI: Today's round?
Q. Yes, today's round.
CHISATO IWAI: So I was able to focus on my routine and shot, same routine, so that was good.
I want to keep it tomorrow.
Q. Uh-huh. Any birdies stand out? Any of the birdies feel special or what was the best birdie you had out there today?
CHISATO IWAI: So number -- oh, I forgot. Back nine No. 11; this is par-5. Third shot to the pin 45 yards, but I can try spin.
It was so great, yeah.
Q. So you hit it, it spun back?
CHISATO IWAI: Yes.
Q. How close to the hole was it for the putt?
CHISATO IWAI: This.
Q. That far? Very good.
CHISATO IWAI: Yes.
Q. You had two more right after that, three in a row. Did that build your confidence to make two more birdies in a row after that?
CHISATO IWAI: Yeah, yeah. This birdie, so getting good courage.
Q. Your sister is also at 9-under.
CHISATO IWAI: Oh, really?
Q. Yeah.
CHISATO IWAI: Oh, tomorrow I want to same group.
Q. I don't know if you'll be in the same group, but same score. What's it like to see you and her having success on the LPGA Tour in your rookie season?
CHISATO IWAI: Yeah, this year rookie season, so. Can you repeat the question?
Q. What is like to see you and your sister doing well on the LPGA Tour in your rookie season?
CHISATO IWAI: Last year's goal was LPGA Tour. That was great. We would like to achieve our goals and share LPGA.
Q. Do you and your sister spend time together during the week at tournaments?
CHISATO IWAI: Yes.
Q. Did you go to the Dodgers game?
CHISATO IWAI: Yes, yeah.
Q. What was the Dodgers game like for you to see Shohei?
CHISATO IWAI: Yeah, first time pro baseball, and Shohei Ohtani, yeah, I want to see Shohei. I want to see Shohei Ohtani. (Indiscernible) to Ohtani. Very impressive.
I was moved, very moved by Shohei Ohtani.
Q. Like you were emotional?
CHISATO IWAI: Yes. Yeah, emotional. Shohei Ohtani's atmosphere would make my achieve my goals. Birthday, same birthday.
Q. By the way, you might have to help me translate. He's not with the Dodgers right now because his wife is about to have her baby.
CHISATO IWAI: Oh, baby.
Q. About to.
CHISATO IWAI: Oh, congratulations. Wow.
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