[Orix Buffaloes] Popular child actress Yuno Nagao throws a one-bounce pitch at the opening ceremony: "I was so excited!"

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Yuno Nagao threw the ceremonial first pitch (Photo by Shuji Asada)

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Child actress Yuno Nagao threw out the ceremonial first pitch. The popular child actress, who rose to fame playing the younger version of Sakura Ando's character in the NTV drama series "Brush Up Life," appeared wearing number 10 jersey.

He took a deep breath and threw the ball to catcher Kenya Wakatsuki after one bounce. He seemed satisfied with his own pitch, saying, "I know it sounds strange coming from me, but I'd give it 100 points." He reflected on his pitching today in his own words, saying, "I was nervous in a good way, but I was also really excited and it was so much fun."

After the interview, she presented each member of the press with a handmade message card, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout the venue.

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[Orix Buffaloes] Popular child actress Yuno Nagao throws a one-bounce pitch at the opening ceremony: "I was so excited!"