Hanshin Tigers' Hiyu Motoyama Reveals Hilarious Reason Behind His Close Bond with Yusuke Oyama
Hanshin Tigers infielder Hiyu Motoyama recently spoke in a media interview, sharing his surprises since joining the team and revealing the truth behind the viral phenomenon of him "clinging too much" to senior player Yusuke Oyama, capturing the intense attention of fans. When asked during the interview what sparked his close attachment to Oyama, Motoyama made a surprising confession: "I've always liked people with a bit of chubbiness, and I thought Oyama-san was cute (laughs)." This humorous response flooded social media with sympathetic and witty comments from fans, such as "The reason is too funny" and "I totally understand being drawn to Oyama-san's chubby vibe." Motoyama also explained that Oyama's wonderful personality makes him very easy to approach, sharing that they have built a strong relationship, often sitting next to each other in the lockers during away games. Fans are watching the pair with warm affection, raising high e...