On the 23rd, Seibu held a fundraising event after the Fan Appreciation Event at Belluna Dome to support the recovery efforts following the large-scale fire that broke out in Saganoseki, Oita City, Oita Prefecture on the 18th. According to the team, the event lasted for about an hour and a half, and a total of 2,781,369 yen was raised.

Sosuke Genda infielder This activity was hastily decided upon at the urging of Head coach Yusuke Torigoe, Genda, Yudai Furukawa outfielder, Shoma Kariu pitcher, and four Oita natives high-fived fans and appealed for their cooperation in raising funds.

Head coach Torikoshi, who remained on ground from start to finish, expressed his gratitude to the fans, saying, "I was grateful. I was surprised. The last person had waited in line for an hour and a half to donate. I received many kind words and gave more high-fives than I've ever given in my life, but I was truly grateful." He also vowed to make a comeback next season, aiming to avenge this season's fifth-place finish, saying, "This has made me determined to win next year and repay them. I want to do my best to repay them."

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