Yuki Nomura infielder for Nippon-Ham who announced his marriage to a non-celebrity woman, expressed his gratitude to his wife on the 3rd. He said that they divide the cooking at home flexibly, with "whoever gets home first cooks, and the one who hasn't cooked washes the dishes," and added, "She makes a variety of dishes, but she prepares a lot of side dishes like hijiki seaweed in advance, so that I can eat as soon as I get home, and I'm very grateful for that."

In his off-time, Nomura, who loves cooking and has appeared on television cooking segments, cooks dishes such as gratin and potato salad. "We're both still learning. He told me to make what I want to make, and to use what I have as much as possible, so I try to make things with what I have," he said, adding that he is honing his cooking skills by making effective use of ingredients he has at home.

Starting on the 4th, the curtain will rise on the survival battle to open the season, starting with an exhibition game against Seibu Lions at Escon. "I know I'm in a position where I have to produce results, and I hope I can focus on how well I can perform with the opportunity I've been given." The 25-year-old, who has found a lifelong partner, will make this a year of awakening while supporting each other.