Kazuyuki Shirai, head coach of WBC Samurai Japan, who appeared on the information program “Mr. Sunday” (Fuji TV) broadcast on March 26, 2023, revealed a conversation with Shohei Otani after the tournament.
On SNS, there was a series of voices saying that they laughed at the interaction between the two, who could get a glimpse of their closeness.
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Shohei Otani pitched in the WBC final against the United States (Photo: AP/Aflo)
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Head coach Kazuyuki Shirai (center), Yuji Tanaka (left) and Hikaru Ota from “Bakusho Problem”. From TBS “Sunday Japon” Twitter (@sunjapo_tbs)
“I don’t think we’ll ever meet again.”
Head Shirai revealed on the program that when the tournament ended and Samurai Japan was disbanded, he expressed his deep gratitude to Ohtani, saying, “Already thank you. I can only thank you.”
However, Mr. Ohtani replied, “Yes, thank you Mr. Shirai. I don’t think we’ll meet again.” Head Shirai said with a laugh, “That’s one of his top-notch jokes, too.”
“I said, ‘I’m lonely,'” to Otani, but he smiled, saying, “I think he was waiting for me to make a lonely expression.”
On SNS, there were many voices saying that they couldn’t help but laugh at the interaction between Head Shirai and Otani. Many say he can tell jokes because he trusts him so much.
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“The moment you came in front of me, ‘Who was it?'”
Shirai Head also made a live appearance on “Sunday Japon” (TBS series) broadcast on the same day, revealing an episode where he was teased by Otani.
In response to Hideki Kuriyama, manager of Samurai Japan, who said that Ohtani had “something out of the ordinary,” he said, “It’s a bit surprising, but he actually has that side. Once you get to know him, he’ll show you that side.” and
“For example, when he joined Samurai Japan, he greeted all the players and coaches, saying, ‘I’m Otani. Nice to meet you.’ ?”
When the studio roared, “It’s amazing,” and “It’s interesting,” Mr. Yuji Tanaka, who had a burst of laughter, said, “Mr.