Kawasaki Frontale director Tatsu Oniki (46) spoke online on Day 2 about his thoughts on MF Noritake Nakamura (40), who announced his retirement for this season only.

At the meeting the day before, Nakamura said that he had decided to retire at the age of 40 for five years. Director Oniki also said that he felt like he was about to withdraw in his daily communication. Still, he recalled, “Honestly, I was very surprised,” and said he had “retained quite a bit” from the day after receiving the retirement report.

According to Nakamura’s blog, Director Oniki heard from Nakamura of his intention to retire on October 23. Five days before that, Director Oniki appointed Nakamura as the starting pitcher in a rematch game with the Nagoya Grandparents, who was the only one to lose this season, and he felt he used him under pressure and responded to him.

As he reaffirmed Nakamura’s skill, he was immediately told that he would retreat. The commander, who had seen him rehab hard from a serious injury a year ago, said: “I wonder if he was determined to do it, without heading into next year.” It seems you have captured his thoughts.

Director Oniki says, “I want people to grow up no matter how old they are.” “(Nakamura) always said, ‘I did the best I could because I was determined.’ It may have inspired me to want to grow a player who is about to turn 40. I said.

Although director Oniki has withheld his retirement, he seems to be gradually coming to terms with the fact, saying, “I think I was made up and had no choice but to be convinced.” In response to his retirement announcement, he told the players that he would take the title “with Kengo” rather than “by Kengo.” Kawasaki F, racing just to win the championship, has added the weight of taking another title.