Do you have a protege? Do you have a rival?
I don't have any protégé per se. I've never taught a particular player on a regular basis. But I do not hide anything from other players. I openly share my knowledge and wisdom with other players when they come up to me and ask me a question on how they can improve their gameplay. In terms of rival, in this large fighting game community, I don't have any specific set of players in my mind. Those whom I consider a rival change each game and each match. During a match, an opponent showcases his skills and spirit, and we create a great game together. That's my rival.
What is your monthly arcade bill?
My monthly arcade bill differs quite a bit from before when I was younger and nowadays. I now spend about 10000 yen or about $100 per month when I'm not competitively practicing for a tournament, and 30000 yen when I'm intently practicing. But before, it was in the range of 50000 and 60000 yen all the time whether a tournament is coming up or not.