On the 2nd, Seibu Lions Lions owner Takashi Goto (76) called on his players to behave with responsibility, saying, "Learn common sense and be conscious of compliance."

The owner inspected the first-team spring training camp held in Nango, Miyazaki, and gave a speech before practice. At the end of his speech, he said, "Unfortunately, there is no end to scandals in the sports world, both amateur and professional. In order to protect each and every one of you, please first of all acquire a solid grasp of social common sense and be mindful of compliance."

Just in late January, a player from another team was arrested for using a banned substance known as "zombie cigarettes." Regarding the ongoing scandals in the sports world, both professional and amateur, he emphasized, "Unfortunately, there are issues like zombie cigarettes and online casinos. Sports have a strong impact on young people. The idols of young people shouldn't be involved in scandals. If there's even the slightest bit of concern, we'll warn the players early on. Sports as a whole needs to take action." He also stressed that compliance training was scheduled to take place after practice that day, and that "I want the players to take the training content personally and lead their lives as athletes to the fullest."