◆ Nippon Life Insurance Central vs. Pacific League Interleague Series Softbank 4-1 DeNA (13th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

He became a true hero. Softbank infielder (22) hit a two-run single to left field off Kei with two outs and runners on second and third in the fourth inning. His first RBI of the season and his first since transferring to the team became the winning run, and in the sixth inning he also hit a single to left hit for his first multi-run hit. "I've had a lot of roundtable interviews, but I've never had one about the results of the game. I'm glad I finally got to do it," he said with a smile.

On the 11th, he was in starting line-up doble against his former team The Giants. After lose, The Giants' Sakamoto saw him surrounded by reporters and said, "You didn't do anything." He said, "I can't really say much to the Hall of Fame (players)..." He was a person who couldn't look him in the eye. Behind the scenes, he was taken out to dinner after the game on the 12th, and the Sakamoto effect was apparent, with Sakamoto saying, "It was a good meal."

Manager Kokubo, seeing that right-handed hitter would have difficulty dealing with Kei's cutter, appointed eight left-handed hitter to starting line-up. He praised Akihiro's hit, which lived up to his expectations, saying, "It was huge. It contributed to the victory and became an unforgettable hit." Chairman Wang also expressed his hopes for further progress, saying, "Please keep using him, like that."

In a collaborative match with the Japan Sumo Association, the hero was called out in a sumo-style voice. Before stepping onto the stage for the first time at his home stadium, Akihiro took a powerful stomp and introduced himself by saying, "I'm tall, so I think you can see me from anywhere, so please continue to support me." He joined Fukuoka via trade on May 12 and continues to live in a hotel, but he has finally decided on a home. In his new ring, he will steadily rise up the team's rankings. (Shimao Koichiro)

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