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Hometown Elementary School Visit: Itako Municipal Hinode Elementary School

On September 14th, players Akasaki and Ohashi visited Itako City Hinode Elementary School and interacted with 144 fifth and sixth graders in the gymnasium. They competed with the children in kick target and juggling.
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In the kick target challenge, two students from each of the fifth and sixth grades competed against the players. The students had three attempts, while the players only had two. However, none of the students managed to hit the target. Perhaps influenced by this, player Ohashi also missed and looked embarrassed. Player Akasaki, who followed, hit the bullseye on his first attempt, proving his professional skill. Everyone tried again, but no one else scored, and player Akasaki, who had scored the only point, was the winner.
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In the subsequent juggling competition with student representatives, while the students kept failing one after another, it became a one-on-one battle between players Akasaki and Ohashi. It was player Akasaki who put an end to the seemingly endless match. He tried a tactic to disrupt player Ohashi by aiming the kicked ball at him, but this surprisingly failed. However, the ball hit Ohashi's head and shoulder, and then returned to Akasaki. A flustered Ohashi failed, and the match was decided. When the winning player Akasaki threw the ball into the group of children, a scramble for the ball ensued. Player Akasaki was surprised by this.

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After the interaction, the children cheered for both players. Waving large flags, the synchronized cheers of the participating children energized the players.
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The players presented autographed cards to the student representatives and a pennant to the principal.
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Finally, the children presented words of gratitude and bouquets to both players.
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As the players left, the children formed an honor guard.
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