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[Saba Sports News] On September 9, Japan’s badminton men’s singles star Kodai Naraoka showcased his newly done nails on his personal social media platform, while also wearing bracelets and rings, sparking discussions among fans. On the same day, Naraoka also tweeted about being invited to watch a Japanese baseball game. The photos clearly show that he indeed had his nails done. Fans speculated that this might be a change he made after the Paris Olympics, similar to Shi Yuqi dyeing his hair silver. In recent years, “male nail art” has become popular in Japan, with dedicated nail salons for men appearing in Tokyo, where the starting price is not cheap, reaching 5,000 yen, including steps like trimming, dead skin removal, and nail polishing. Notably, Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and rock musician Steve Tyler are regulars at the forefront of male nail art trends. In my opinion, we should adopt a free, open, and inclusive attitude towards male nail art, but performance remains the athlete’s primary task. I hope Naraoka does not lose focus.