Overview
- Fresh off winning the Grand Prix season opener in France on her senior debut, Nakai spoke to reporters at Haneda Airport on October 21.
- Nakai, who represents TOKIO Inkarami, called the result a joy and said she enjoyed the competition and delivered a performance she could accept.
- She stated that the experience has given her permission to believe in herself more.
- Asked about what comes next, she said the victory has sparked a desire to enter the selection race for the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
- Arriving in the early morning, she expressed surprise at the size of the media contingent and said the reality of the moment is gradually sinking in.