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Hometown Elementary School Visit: Namegata City Tsuzumi Elementary School

On June 17, players Yamamoto and Sugimoto visited Yukuhashi Municipal Tsumi Elementary School and interacted with about 75 children through dodgeball and ball-keeping games.

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The two players were welcomed with loud applause, and it was decided that Player Yamamoto would be called "Yamachan" and Player Sugimoto would be called "Tarochan."
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During the demonstration, when Player Sugimoto juggled the ball around the seated children, there was a great cheer of "Amazing!" Subsequently, when both players demonstrated heading-only juggling, a big round of applause erupted again.
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Dodgeball, with all children participating, was divided into boys' and girls' teams. Player Yamamoto, who joined the boys' team, was quickly hit and sent to the outfield. Player Sugimoto, who joined the girls' team, hit one child after another.
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A ball-keeping game was also held, where Player Sugimoto performed admirably in place of the injured Player Yamamoto. He skillfully dribbled past the children who were desperately trying to get the ball, showcasing his professional prowess with powerful, speedy moves.
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In the juggling challenge, some children eagerly volunteered and managed to keep it going for a long time, but as expected, the players' team won with ease.
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Finally, Player Yamamoto greeted everyone, saying, "It was a short time today, but we had a fun time. Please come to the stadium and cheer for us." He then presented a signed pennant and signed shikishi (colored paper) to each class. They also promised to perform a goal celebration that only the children of Tsumi Elementary School would understand the next time either of them scored a goal, before saying goodbye.
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