Japanese professional baseball, already an exciting arena, has been stirred up with growing speculation over the possible start of celebrated player Shohei Ohtani in the decisive Game 7. Adding fuel to this fire is the manager himself, whose recent comments have given substantial weight to the whispers. While no official decision has been released yet, the possibility has sent ripples of anticipation through Japan's baseball community.

Because baseball is one of the most loved sports in Japan, with even high school games gaining national attention, a potential game-changing team decision like this often becomes a major topic of conversation. The focus is on how Ohtani's potential participation could impact the team's performance in the crucial game, given his widely recognized skills and influence on the pitch.

In a similar context in the U.S. or EU, any decision involving a star player would gain significant attention. However, emphasis might be placed more on strategic aspects like team balance, past performance, the player's health, and general conditions.