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The players donned their new suits for the season and took photos.
After an introductory video, President Koizumi took the stage to give a presentation, explaining the club's vision, new player signings, and aspirations for the season. The party then proceeded with a host guiding the events.
Next, our official partners were invited to the stage, and the players presented them with pennants.
Subsequently, Coach Zago addressed the attendees on behalf of the team.
In the subsequent kagami-biraki (sake barrel breaking) ceremony, partners, President Koizumi, Technical Director Zico, Coach Zago, and player representative Inukai all participated wearing traditional happi coats.
The toast was given by Mr. Hiroshi Seto, Representative Director and Chairman of LIXIL Corporation.
Afterward, during the free conversation period, the players, despite the limited time, engaged with guests by signing autographs and taking photos.
During the mingling, C.R.O. Nakata hosted a presentation by new players featuring the new NIKE uniforms and NEWYORKER official suits.
Players Someno, Araki, Matsumura, and Yamada took the stage wearing the new uniforms. Yamada and Matsumura, at C.R.O. Nakata's unexpected request, performed their best gags, energizing the venue.
The NEWYORKER official suits were presented by players Everaldo and Juan Alano.
After presenting pennants to our club partners and suppliers, the players re-entered the stage. Then, a 20th-anniversary sponsorship plaque was presented to Mr. Hiroshi Tomono, advisor to Nippon Steel Corporation.
The players and coach each bowed deeply to the partners who attended, then exited one by one, bringing the kickoff party to a close.
