Kiyoshi basically shaped who Kyōtani became as a player. He pushed the kid to actually work with his teammates instead of going solo, and to confront people directly if he wanted to get better. It sounds simple, but it stuck—once Kyōtani started trusting his team the way Kiyoshi taught him, their attacks became way more effective. His advice wasn't just talk; it actually changed how Kyōtani played.
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