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Hometown Elementary School Visit: Hokota Municipal Shingu Elementary School

As part of the annual hometown elementary school visit, players Yamamoto and Umebachi interacted with all 72 students of Hokota Municipal Shingu Elementary School. During the exchange event held in the gymnasium, they enjoyed different activities with each grade level. It was also player Umebachi's birthday that day. As a surprise, the teachers and all the children sang "Happy Birthday" in unison. Player Umebachi's expression changed from surprise to a very happy smile, and he thanked them.

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First, they interacted with first and second graders in a game of rock-paper-scissors train. Player Umebachi was in high spirits, cheering loudly and striking victory poses every time he won a round of rock-paper-scissors.

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With the third and fourth graders, they played "tail tag." The players were the ones to be chased, and player Umebachi showed off a wild move by hanging from the basketball hoop to avoid having his tail taken at the very end. He managed to escape until the end and concluded with a full-power victory pose.

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Here, they gave a demonstration. They showcased their professional skills with juggling. With the children in between, players Yamamoto and Umebachi juggled the ball back and forth overhead, making the children very excited.

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With the fifth and sixth graders, they played dodgeball. Player Yamamoto skillfully utilized the rule of using two balls and hit the children one after another.

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Finally, they interacted through soccer. Player Umebachi dribbled with incredible speed, evading the children. He kept the ball with a header that the children couldn't reach, and then scored a goal with a heel kick, getting very excited. He spent his birthday elementary school visit in high spirits throughout.

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The players also presented the students with autograph boards and pennants.

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