Lotte Shuta Takano pitcher and former Lotte and Dodger Akinori Sasaki pitcher participated in the Noto Reconstruction Assistance baseball Classroom in Suzu City, Ishikawa, Japan on July 7. The video was released on the team's official YouTube channel and has become a hot topic among fans.

The two met for the first time in about a year. This season, Takano Osamu recorded 5 wins, 3 losses, 15 hold, and an ERA of 1.84 in 37 games. When Sasaki, who is three years younger than Takano, teased him by saying, "Aren't you getting a little cocky?", Takano immediately replied, "Hey! I'm not!", and the two had a great conversation. During baseball class, Sasaki was seen giving gentle instructions, saying, "Nice ball!" and "Use your body more effectively." in a serious manner.

Fans who saw the video, which showed how close they are, commented, "Just seeing Takano and Roki smiling is the best atmosphere," and "I never thought I'd be able to see Roki on Lotte's YouTube so soon!"

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