On the 23rd, Softbank Hawks infielder Taisei Makihara showed a generous ``divine response.''

Voluntary training was opened to the public in Ogori City, Fukuoka. Both Keio Keio Fujino (Keio) infielder and Ayuma Nishio infielder worked up a sweat in the morning with a defense-centered menu that included about an hour of knocking. When it was time for lunch after preparing for hitting practice, a "Tachibana Udon" kitchen car arrived outside the stadium. A total of 250 meals were prepared and served to the press and all visiting fans.