On the 18th, Orix Buffaloes 's first draft pick, pitcher Atsuya Fujikawa (18) of Nobeoka Gakuen High School, vowed to improve together as the "Atsumori" duo. In Maishima, Osaka, he participated in an online talk show with second-round pitcher Haruki Mori (18) of Osaka Toin High School. "I'm glad we got along well, and it's easy to work together. It's nice to have someone like that (in the same year)," he said, expressing his appreciation, and the two envisioned a "Miyakure-level" rise to success.
He has been aware of Mori Haru, a right-handed pitcher with a 153 km/h speed, since high school. "He's the best (in his generation). He was amazing as a freshman. He throws an incredibly good ball," he said, and after joining the team, they began playing catch together. On the team, Miyagi, the first pick in the 2019 draft, and Kurebayashi, the second, have both grown into the ace and starting short stop since graduating from high school. When asked about the duo, who are six years older than him, competing for the most win and Home Run, Fujikawa, who is 183 cm tall, drew laughter with an unexpected joke: "I think I can grow a little taller, so I want to win."
In response, Mori Akira, who is 190cm tall, quickly retorted, "That's impossible! What's with this guy (lol)?" He then threw down the gauntlet, saying, "I don't want to lose in struck out," and promoted his impromptu duo name to fans. "Let's use the kanji for Atsuya's 'Atsushi' and 'Mori'... Atsumori, that's great!" He plans to make a big break with his "partner."
"He's pretty good, so I think he can sing normally now," said Fujikawa, who responded to Moriyo's unreasonable request by performing a cover of Ozaki Yutaka's "I LOVE YOU" during the show, already exuding the air of a beloved character. Their dream is to heat up the atmosphere on and off ground together. It seems a new star is about to be born at Olympus. (Nambu Shunta)
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