Thanks for all the victories. Kazuyoshi Nakahiyoshi (36), who will retire from active duty this season alone, faced a retirement game against Yakult (Nagoya Dome) on Day 6. He threw it at a starting lineup hitter and stole a swing. The right arm, which supported the team’s golden age with 90 total wins, came off the mound to the last cheers of the fans.

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Thank you very much for installing such a place today. I am also thankful that the world is playing baseball in such a difficult situation.

I joined the Dragons and had many encounters. Mr. Ochiai, who took me into this world and taught me the rigor of professional baseball. Mr. Mori, who showed me the way to live in this world immediately after joining the group, Shigeru Tani, who guided me by telling me that I should think about it and throw it away because it is my responsibility even if I get hit. Mr. Seniors who came to the mound when I was in a hurry, gave me various tips, let me beat myself up, and inspired me to take Gettsu. Even if I get hurt many times, I will be here today with many coaches, training coaches, bullpen catchers who always give me accurate advice, and many people who have made me a body that can be thrown to this day. I can do it. Thanks a lot.

And most of all, I definitely met my wife, and without my wife, I definitely am now. Selfish, selfish, always prioritized and supported me. I feel like it was more difficult than me. And she gave birth to three children. I really appreciate it. Thank you.

Players, dragons are strong. I think it will be even stronger. A life you don’t know when it will end. Please take good care of each day and defeat the Giants who ran alone this year so that you have no regrets and make Director Yoda a man. I think you can definitely do it. I am looking forward to it.

Thanks to all the Dragons fans for supporting me until today. When I threw it, I was full of fear, and when I went up on the mound, I was scared. However, the cheers when I climbed the mound pushed my back. Thanks a lot.

From now on, the dragons will get stronger. You can’t win with team power alone. With the support of all the fans, I think it will be transmitted to the team, to the players, and it will lead to victory. We look forward to your continued support of Dragons.

Last but not least, I had a happy life in professional baseball for 15 years. I am really grateful to you.

And thank you, God of baseball.