Q. Okay, Nasa, you're still in the lead. Tell me how you're feeling after your third round.
NASA HATAOKA: I play really good and I'm very happy to play with Shiho again, and she play very solid, so both play good.
Q. Do you like it when your playing partner is playing good? Does it help you compete more?
NASA HATAOKA: Yeah, I'm trying to get more birdies, almost every hole, yes.
Q. You did have a lot of birdies today. What's the key to making birdies out here?
NASA HATAOKA: I hit still not good but my course management is really good and more safety playing and my putting was good.
Q. You went straight on the range after your round. Can you tell me why and what you maybe worked on?
NASA HATAOKA: I'm trying on my swing and I need to find one key, so I think I find it.
Q. What sort of round do you hope to put together tomorrow to end up with the win here?
NASA HATAOKA: Still same course management and same trying to do my best.
Q. What would it mean to win here close to home?
NASA HATAOKA: I think special, special one, but still I'm not thinking about result.
I will do my best.
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