Q : Is there anything you always take with you on overseas trips?
Ran : Yes, one thing I always bring is an ultrasound device. Also a pillow, it’s for the quality of my sleep, and I use the ultrasound device every day to take care of my knees, so those two things are essential. I also bring pajamas and quite a few other things. I absolutely bring sleep aids to improve the quality of my sleep.
Q : Do you prefer to eat your favorite food first or save it for last?
Ran : It depends on my mood that day. But basically, I'm the type to eat it last. I want to save it for the end. But if it's better eaten while it's hot, I'll eat it first. I decide based on the situation.
For the Asian Championship, where Olympic qualification was on the line, I have been working hard to strengthen my serve and my attacking, so I would like you to pay attention to those aspects. Also, since I consider defense to be one of my strengths, I would be happy if you could watch out for that too. I'll do my best to contribute to the team's victory.