Report

Kashima Municipal Mikasa Elementary School invited player Oki as a career instructor to give a lecture to approximately 250 5th and 6th-grade students. Player Oki visited as an alumnus of Mikasa Elementary School. Four of his former elementary school teachers were also present, making it a long-awaited reunion. The children were very excited about the visit from an alumnus.



After being greeted by the students and introducing himself, player Oki began his talk for the children. The talk centered on his elementary school days, including stories about his most memorable school trip, school lunches, and how he started playing soccer. The children were captivated by player Oki's stories, listening intently.





After player Oki's talk, it was time for a Q&A session with the children. Player Oki was asked many questions, such as "What are your favorite and least favorite foods?", "What do you do on your days off?", and "Why did you decide to become a goalkeeper?". He was impressive in how he carefully answered each question in a way that the children could understand.





After the Q&A session, it was time for a practical demonstration. First, he demonstrated catching. Two students came forward and kicked the ball towards player Oki, who, wearing goalkeeper gloves, caught the kicked balls.



Next, he played a game with two tall students to see who could catch a high ball. Player Oki did not hold back, even against children. While the children desperately jumped and reached out to try and catch the ball, player Oki easily caught it, utilizing his long limbs. Although the children couldn't catch the ball, they seemed happy to have competed against an Antlers player.



For the final practical demonstration, player Oki performed a long throw from the front of the gymnasium to two students at the back, using a goalkeeper's throwing motion. He managed to reach the students on the other side without a bounce, eliciting cheers of "Ohh!" from the watching children.





After the practical demonstration, the students expressed their gratitude and presented a bouquet of flowers. The student who presented the bouquet seemed a bit shy in front of player Oki, as they quickly returned to their spot immediately after handing over the flowers.



Next, Principal Yukihiko Okawa spoke, and during his speech, a signed autograph card written by player Oki before the lecture was also shown to the students.



Afterward, Vice Principal Kenichi Nagatsuka and the children performed a "Go Yuya Oki!" cheer. Player Oki seemed surprised by the cheer but smiled happily.



Finally, player Oki addressed the children, saying, "Hold firmly to your dreams, and live each day working towards them."