1)Please tell us your name and where it came from.
My name is SHO. I couldn't figure out what kind of ring name I should put in, so I just put my own name in.

2)How many years have you been playing 3S?
I think it's been ten years, but I decided to start playing the game seriously since watching last year's Coop Cup.

3)Where is your home arcade?
I live pretty close to both Ooyama Newton and Toubunerima Playhouse, so I usually play in those two arcades.

4)Please tell us your first time playing 3S.
I can't remember exactly for sure, but I originally played KoF98. But when my friend who I played with got bored of that, we just so happened to try out 3rd Strike.
The parry system was so fresh and unique that we were taken by surprise.

5)Who is your main character and why?
I play Yun, because I love how he moves. I also love how Yun is able to go on a one-sided offense with Geneijin.

6)Which 3S players do you respect?
Mester. His character advice and pointers helped me drastically change the way I think about this game.

7)Players you consider your rivals?
Too many to name.
But I guess personally, I'm not showing off enough of Yun's strong movements so I need to start with that.

8)Players you're keeping an eye on
Hoshi
That one Yang player I see at Ooyama Newton everyday
Goe
The Ibuki from Hiroshima
Ushi!?
That one Yun that doesn't need any mentioning
There are plenty more, but I don't think I could finish so I'll just cut myself off here.

9)Are there any memorable matches of yours?
The first match against Yang at SBO1. I'm sure it was Roshihikari, but having him red-parry the last hit of my 123 chain TWICE just left me stunned. I was still only a local player at the time, so it scared the heck out of me to think that there was THIS much of a difference in strength against national players.

10)If there was one thing you would like to change about 3rd Strike?
Get rid of Makoto's Double Fukiage after SA2.
I really think they should do something about her damage or stun.

11)Please give us a self-analysis
I'm the type of guy who would do the same thing over and over until I can do it. My spirit is weak.

12)What do you find interesting about 3S?
It's all about the battle of wits, regardless of strong or weak character matchups. Another big thing is even if you have a huge life lead, that doesn't mean you're going to win.

13)Are you going to keep playing 3S from this point on?
I would love to.

14)What are your tasks and goals down the line?
Even against hard matchups, figuring out the most damaging combos and building back the most meter when given the chance. Practicing my combos.

15)Any final words?
It's been ten years since I've started playing this game, but this is just one of the few games out there for me that can still surprise me or get me emotional.
Even up to now, this is a game with no clear cut way to play, so newcomers are able to enjoy this game as well.