Hanshin Fujikawa, a 40-year-old pitcher who will be retiring from active duty this season only, said goodbye to Tokyo fans in the final round of the Tokyo Dome this season. After the game, Fujikawa’s song “Every little thing, every precious thing” sounded, and I ran to the left wing seat and walked while waving to the fans. A courtesy to the first base side and the right side where the giant fans are. “I have to be smart and thank them. I’ve always been looking at giant players and yearned to play baseball. I didn’t think it was an enemy team in the end. I went back to when I was a kid. I did.” I didn’t get a chance to climb the table. in three consecutive races, but I smiled gently.

It is surprising that the apparition song is played even during pre-match practice. It is said that the enemy general, Hara, also prepared a “surprise gift” so that if he gets on the board, he will play the song. “I did it with director Hara at WBC, and when I went to the States, I got words and wrote colored paper. I never thought I would be able to do that, so it was very appreciated.” The retirement party is a giant party in Koshien on November 10. “Don’t be embarrassed on the professional baseball stage.” Determined to fight to the end again.[Ayano Iso]