Approximately 146 children from grades 1 to 6 welcomed the players at the exchange meeting held in the gymnasium.
The exchange meeting, moderated by the students, began with light warm-up exercises, followed by a game of "tail tag" with the lower-grade students from 1st to 3rd grade.
Players Kubota and Yamaguchi played the role of "oni" (tagger) and chased the children at full speed.
Player Yamaguchi had a big smile on his face as he grabbed the children's "tails" one after another, holding a handful of hats.
The children ran around the gymnasium, trying to escape from the "oni." Even the teachers commented, "This might be the first time we've seen the children smile so much," as everyone enjoyed themselves with smiles.
A strategy of cornering them between the two players was also observed.
Next, the players became the ones escaping, and Player Kubota, who easily dodged the "oni" and ran around, received loud cheers from the children who were rooting for him!
With grades 4-6, they played dodgeball. Everyone was surprised by Player Yamaguchi's serious mode, as he played with full effort, getting down to the children's level.
Player Kubota also showed his playful side, occasionally hiding the ball and creating opportunities by outsmarting the opposing team.
Finally, Shiratori Higashi Elementary School presented a bouquet, and Antlers presented signed autograph boards.
Finally, both players gave greetings to the children.
Player Kubota
"I think you all have home town kids' passes. Please use them to come support us at the stadium!"
Player Yamaguchi
"I had a fun time with all of you today. Please come to Kashima Stadium next time. Thank you very much for today."
Finally, they were seen off through a flower-lined path.
