Commentators noted: "This is what sincere remorse looks like."
"Humility is not humiliation, but a manifestation of greatness," they added.
Some users jokingly remarked that he literally "slid to her feet."
It was also noted in the discussions that in Japan, bowing is a sign of respect, greeting, or apology. The lower the bow, the stronger the emotions the person feels. In this case, the athlete was almost lying before the girl, and she, in turn, responded to his gesture by bowing in acceptance of his apology.
