The number was decided on "3" that was worn by Seibu, Asama won the Rakuten team color collar tie and went to a briefing at Sendai City with General Manager Ishii Kazuhisa It was.

Asama explained that the reason why Rakuten decided, "The word" Ishii general manager "It will be a good example of teammate just to come and it will be for Rakuten" was stabbed in my heart.

In addition, he said, "I also grew up and want to work hard to achieve my best grade and winning," and pledged my success in the coming season in front of 50 fans who witnessed the interview at the drawing .

At the press conference, Naoto Watanabe who played together in Seibu and Jun Nishimoto pitcher of the same age jumped in.

Norimoto this pitcher said, "Although I earned a lot of points from Norimoto's pitcher this season, will not it be okay if I am not an opponent next season," Asamura said "It's okay at all" , I was inviting a laugh.

Rakuten is the team's batting average and scores of the season at the end of the 12 teams lowest, but as Asamura who won the hit points of the Pacific League reinforces its weak points and reclaims from the bottom .