Professional baseball team Yakult's team mascot "Tsubakuro" entered into the second round of negotiations with the team, turning from the previous negotiations that showed anger with suspension, and signed a contract for this season with satisfactory conditions.
Appealing to Manager Kuriyama, “Aiming to participate in WBC”
Tsubakuro made his debut as the Yakult team mascot in 1994, and is gaining popularity among fans for his humorous writing performances in his sketchbook.
He achieved 2,000 appearances at home in August last year, but in the contract negotiations for the next season in December, he was angry because the condition of all-you-can-drink Yakult products was removed. withheld.
On the 25th, after negotiating with the team again, Tsubakuro held a press conference at his home ground, Jingu Stadium, and announced in writing, ``I brought Yuno Unadairi-nin and concluded a contract for this season!!!'' .
After this, Chunichi's mascot "Doara", who acted as an agent, appeared at the press conference in a suit and revealed that he had regained the condition of all-you-can-drink in addition to the annual salary of 50,000 yen.
Tsubakuro was second in the sales of last season's goods by Munetaka Murakami, but according to Tsubakuro, Murakami himself contacted him, "If you're frustrated, take back the first place."
Tsubakuro said, "If I have time, I'll go to the Goods Shop! Even if I hide Murakami's goods, I'll still get it!"
Furthermore, after appealing to Japan national team coach Kuriyama that he is aiming to participate in the WBC = World Baseball Classic, he said to Murakami, who has already decided to join the team, "Let's aim for success together! 4 Ban is Tsubakuro!!" and left the press conference.