The global social network has just experienced an “emotional earthquake” when Shohei Ohtani – the world’s most famous baseball star – suddenly revealed his first daughter’s face in a short moment, but enough to make millions of fans excited. Without words, just a single image was enough to create a wave of love spreading across social networks.
According to the viral clip, Ohtani and his wife appeared in a simple, everyday scene. The moment the baby suddenly turned to face the camera, her clear eyes and pretty smile made the online community almost “explode”.
In just a few minutes, the image was shared at an unimaginable speed on international platforms, from the US, Japan to Korea and Southeast Asia. Many people commented that they “felt like fainting” because of the excessive cuteness of Ohtani’s little princess.
Sports forums, fan groups and even famous accounts quickly joined the “emotional storm”:
“I really cried. I can’t believe I got to see my little angel today!”
“Eyes like dad, smile like mom. Perfect!”
“Ohtani won every MVP on the field, but this moment is the MVP of the heart.”
A series of hashtags such as #BabyOhtani, #OhtaniFamily, #GlobalMeltdown climbed to the top trending after just over an hour.
Ohtani is famous for being extremely private about his private life. From getting married to welcoming his first daughter, this superstar has almost never made public photos of his family. Therefore, this “golden” moment has become even more special, historic for the fan community.
According to many Japanese media experts, Ohtani’s sudden release of a photo of his child may have been an “accidental but beautiful” act, showing his softness and happiness during his time as a young father.
Although it was only for a split second, the image of Ohtani’s little girl’s face became one of the most viral moments in the international sports community this year. Amidst the noise of the sports world, that warm family moment brought about emotions that few events can create: peace, pure happiness, and the connection of millions of hearts.
Not a home run, not an MVP title — but that small family moment is what made the whole world bow down to Shohei Ohtani.
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