On the 8th (9th Japan time), Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko watched the NBA Lakers vs. Trail Blazers game in Los Angeles.

The NBA's official website also reported on the viewing, and a video of the two was released. The two were seen chatting amicably in the stands when a camera in the stadium caught them, and Otani seemed embarrassed when he noticed. The sight of Otani and his wife Mamiko simultaneously covering their mouths with their hands became a hot topic on the Internet.

On social media people were saying things like, "They really look like newlyweds lol," "They both look so cute," "It's heartwarming," "It warms the heart just looking at them," "It's soothing," "Oh, they're on camera lol," and "The rings sparkle and their fingers are beautiful."

The broadcast station reported on its official website that "Shohei Ohtani and his wife watched the game." The Lakers presented Ohtani with a number 17 uniform and his wife Mamiko with a number 12 uniform. When the game started and fellow Japanese player Rui Hachimura made a shot, the two were seen clapping together on the broadcast camera.