Report

MEMBERS' PARTY 2020

The SÓCIO FESTA 2020 was held on Saturday, December 5th, with Manager Zago and all the players participating. This event was traditionally held at stadiums and other venues, but this year it was held online to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

The event started at 12:30 PM. First, President Koizumi and Technical Director Zico greeted the SÓCIO members. Then, MC Nakata C.R.O, player Inukai, and player Doi gave the opening remarks.

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Q&A with Players: Shoma Doi, Shuto Yamamoto, Koki Machida, Ryōhei Shirasaki
The players answered questions from SÓCIO members. There were many things that even Nakata C.R.O and the players themselves didn't know.

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Q&A with Newly Transferred Players: Ryuki Nara, Daiki Sugioka, Katsuya Nagato, Ryuji Izumi, Rikuto Hirose
Players who joined this season talked about the differences from their previous teams and what surprised them. Nara also shared a secret story about facing Yuma Suzuki and Kanazaki, while Sugioka performed a one-shot gag.

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Favorite Goods Introduction Corner: Shoma Doi, Shuto Yamamoto, Koki Machida, Ryōhei Shirasaki
Players introduced their favorite official goods. Shirasaki poked fun at the players depicted in the caricatures on the cushions.
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Team Shizugaku Discussion: Koki Ito, Yuta Matsumura, Shintaro Nago
The three players from Shizuoka Gakuen answered questions, and there were also sharp questions from Nakata C.R.O, which sometimes left the players struggling to answer.

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Drawing Contest: Ryota Nagaki, Yuya Oki, Ikuma Sekigawa
The players showcased their pre-drawn "Shikao" (the club mascot). All three players drew well, but Sekigawa's drawing, done without "reference images," also appeared. After online voting, Nagaki came in first place, and Sekigawa came in last.

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Sogakai Talk: Hitoshi Sogahata, Sho Ito, Tomoya Inukai
Members of Sogakai participated and answered questions. There were behind-the-scenes stories about Sogakai, and as promised, Nakata C.R.O and Ito teased Sogahata.

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Young Guns Discussion: Yuya Oki, Ayase Ueda
These two players, who are seniors and juniors from Kashima Gakuen and now good friends, talked about their high school days and answered questions. Oki also explained Ueda's goal against Urawa from a goalkeeper's perspective.

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Q&A with the 3 Brazilian Players: Leo Silva, Juan Alano, Everaldo
The Brazilian trio talked about their hometowns and Brazilian cuisine. The youngest, Juan Alano, was teased by the other two players.

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Q&A with the 4 New Players: Ryotaro Araki, Itsuki Someno, Yuta Matsumura, Daiki Yamada
The new players who joined this season also answered questions from SÓCIO members. Yamada was teased by other players and also sang a song.

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Outdoor Club Talk & Q&A: Yasushi Endo, Tomoya Inukai, Kei Koizumi
Players who enjoy the outdoors talked about its appeal. In this segment, MC Nakata C.R.O stepped out, and the three players had a discussion among themselves. Although Endo and Inukai were a little nervous, they proceeded smoothly during the actual event. The reason for Koizumi's shaved head was also revealed.

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Prize Giveaway Corner: Kwoun Sun-Tae, Kento Misao
Prizes for SÓCIO members were introduced. Sun-Tae also answered questions in fluent Japanese.

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Ending
At the end, a message was delivered from Atsuto Uchida, who retired in August. Manager Zago also appeared and expressed his gratitude. Then, representing the team, captain Misao and Endo spoke about their enthusiasm for the remaining two league matches and their resolve for next season.

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