The fluttering of dozens of camera shutters following Japan's 4-0 win over South Korea on Friday served as a reminder that Yuki Saito is never far from the spotlight.
Japan's Hayata Ito had just hit a two-run home run that turned out to be the game winner, and team captain Shota Ishimine had cranked a two-run blast of his own.
Both were present and accounted for at the press conference after the game.