Chapter 323 ·I Want to Watch, too! (2)?

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In the early dawn, triple, the Metal Punch Japan champion, was streaming.

"Ahh, if only Tri Japan would do the broadcast, that would be great."

He was talking with his viewers about the 'Let's Go Set-To!' event to be held in Korea.

― Triple! I heard on Tweety that Japanese players also sent an inquiry together!

― Hey, it's not just Tweety stepping up this time, right?

― TWO. CH also sent an email www

― Ah, since it's a neighboring country, wouldn't they let us join?

His main viewers were fighting game enthusiasts, so they showed deep interest.

"Well, even if it's not Tri Japan, I can still watch it, you know."

Triple shrugged his shoulders confidently.

"I've said this several times on my stream, you know? You should really learn Korean. If you're a Metal Punch player, it's a must."

― Triple, you're recommending Korean again www

― Ah, as long as Shoulder has the hegemony in Metal Punch, isn't Korean basically the common language of fighting games?

― Damn! Q-tube at least had Japanese subtitles! But Korean is just too hard!

― What irony is this, needing Korean, to watch a game made in Japan (lol)

The viewers laughed, agreeing with him.

"Oh, and I have something else prepared."

Triple waved his hand like he'd just remembered. Soon, his avatar's top changed.

― Huh? Eh-!? Triple!?

― Hey hey, is that for real! That's the Tri cheering outfit, isn't it?

― Huh? Triple, you went to Korea? There's a purchase limit in Japan, right?

― No way? Did you get it from Purple by any chance?

As the chat filled with question marks, triple quickly waved off the speculation.

"No, no, it's not like I'm that close with Purple. I just asked a friend who lives in Korea to buy it for me. The real clothes are at my friend's house, and I just received the avatar code. I'll pick up the actual hoodie when I visit Korea later."

― Oh, I see. Didn't know you could do that.

― A Korean friend, www Impossible right from the start www

― Hey hey, it's hard enough just to make Japanese friends! Is this only for the real-life crew!?

― Heh, seeing it up close, the design's actually good! It really has a street fashion vibe.

― Even if it's just a regular hoodie and not goods, doesn't feel like a waste of money www

― So, is it possible to buy it when you tour Korea? Do they not sell offline?

While viewers were admiring and envying the hoodie—

['TripleSaiko' has donated '¥5,000']

[Hey, triple! Who do you think will win in this tournament?]

In response to the viewer's donation, triple put on a deliberately serious face.

"Ah, there it is! I expected it, but it really did come out!"

He reacted and rolled his eyes for a moment.

"Uhm... Honestly, about the female participants... I don't really know any of them. I've seen a few of the male participants before, but since they're not pro gamers it's hard to say."

He'd become acquainted with the male participants while building rapport with Shoulder, but they'd only met face-to-face a few times—just enough to put a name to a face, not enough to judge skill.

"But still, I can give my personal impressions about Shoulder and Purple, at least?"

― Oh! That's exactly what we wanted, triple!

― We don't know the others either www Just tell us about Shoulder and Purple www

― Ah, tweety and TWO. CH are full of self-proclaimed experts. But we'd rather trust Triple, who's actually played against them!

― We're looking forward to your sharp evaluation, triple!

As viewers expressed their expectations, triple calmed them down first.

"Now, still, you have to consider I lost to both of them, right? I'll try to win someday, but for now, I'm the loser, so my words may actually be wrong."

Triple was aware of his own standing, and put out this disclaimer so as not to disrespect either of them.

After getting viewers' agreement, he continued.

"Uhm, what I'd say first is experience, I guess? I've faced Shoulder several times in tournaments, but I've only fought Purple once."

As the Japanese champion, he'd had plenty of experience against Shoulder in world tournaments, but he'd only played against Lee Gyeongbok during a collaboration stream with Yattaman.

"I'll say it again, but this evaluation is very imprecise. Still, this is all the data I have, so if I were to judge by that..."

Triple paused briefly and raised his index finger.

"Hmm, I'd still say Shoulder has the edge."

― Eh? But isn't Purple the Mimicry Maker!?

― Hey, triple. Perfect Mimicry is a totally new tactic, right? You couldn't handle it at all either!

― These guys www Not listening to Triple at all www

― That Mimicry Purple showed, it was a meteor-level shock (lol)

Viewers didn't agree. That's how much of an impression Lee Gyeongbok's 'Mimicry' had left even on Japanese fighting fans.

"Of course, Purple's Mimicry was amazing! I know best, since I was the one hit by it. I still haven't come up with a way to deal with it."

Triple answered, calm as if he'd expected this reaction.

"But you know? Shoulder is... how should I put it, cut from a different cloth? You all know this. In Metal Punch's history, so many combos and patterns have come and gone."

While Mimicry wasn't a completely new concept, metal Punch had gone through many landscape changes.

"But Shoulder, every single time! Without letting a single one pass, always found a way to counter every combo and pattern. Wouldn't the same apply to Mimicry?"

There was confidence in Triple's voice. It wasn't mere speculation.

"Everyone, think about the timing. Shoulder scouted Purple after Mimicry was released, right? But Shoulder is really a 'monster'. Someone who absolutely cannot stand losing. Would he have brought in Purple without a plan?"

― Shoulder is scary! Really scary!

― Every IVO finals, that obsession is superhuman!

― Ah, it's like he is Metal Punch! The Conqueror must be someone like that.

― Kats www Compared to Shoulder, he's got low fighting spirit www

― Hey, comparing Kats to Shoulder! Kats is the pitiful one here!

Viewers agreed.

Thinking of how Shoulder acted each tournament, it was natural.

"And there's more. Usually, with a skill gap, you don't worry much about character matchups, right? But this time is different. You never know what potential either Shoulder or Purple might show."

Triple added to this.

Character matchup wasn't usually a significant point among fighting gamers.

"With Purple's usual 'Kang Neoul', and other characters like 'Kats' or 'Severus' shown on stream, none of them really have a good matchup against Shoulder, you know."

But in a battle with such unknown potential, every factor had to be considered.

― Ah, it's tough. Really tough.

― Shoulder's 'Rage' is not on a human level!

― Hah, and not just Rage. Shoulder has mastered every character in Metal Punch? Rage is just the sharpest 'horn' among them.

― Hey! What kind of life does Shoulder live! Has he forgotten reality!?

― Reality? Ah, you mean the 'abyss' that the losers of battle fall into.

― These guys www Already forgot about reality www

Shoulder was able to use many characters skillfully.

His main character, 'Rage', was always the star of every world championship.

"But still, Purple's not at a complete disadvantage either. Purple's genius is unpredictable."

Triple smiled, wrapping up his analysis.

"That's why this tournament will be so much fun! You can't predict the outcome at all!"

He beamed, clasping his hands together.

"Ahh, just five days left. I wish time would pass fast."

He was convinced.

This event would surely be—

"This will be a festival for Metal Punch players all over the world."

No matter the result, it would be an enjoyable time for fighting gamers.

* * *

The next day, late lunchtime.

Lee Gyeongbok was at a high-class hotel's Japanese restaurant.

'They should be arriving soon, right?'

Seated alone in the spacious private room, he checked the time. It wasn't quite the appointed hour, but glancing at the chat, it seemed they'd be there soon.

Sure enough, the door opened and his expected guest entered.

"Huh? What? Why are you here so early!?"

The person Lee Gyeongbok had been waiting for was Genome.

"A host should always arrive before the appointed time."

"Ah, yeah, you've got a point."

Genome laughed and took a seat. Then, looking around the room, he was amazed.

"Hey, but wait, how did you get a reservation here? I searched, and it's so popular, reservations are booked a month or two in advance!"

"Oh, I made the reservation three days ago—remember, I contacted you then."

Lee Gyeongbok had invited him three days earlier, after receiving thanks from the ShopFandom representative.

"They say thanks to your stream, the hoodies are still selling really well."

Since he'd benefitted from Genome's broadcast, he wanted to return the favor with a meal.

"Hmph, well, I did flex a bit. But hey, I heard even Triple got one?"

"Triple?"

"Yeah, saw a meme floating in the community again. He apparently used a friend to buy it for him. Man, you're really world-class!"

Genome laughed heartily, then glanced around again, looking curious.

"Hey, but did the hotel look you up or something?"

"Huh?"

"Normally, these rooms are for group customers. Would they reserve one for just two people?"

"Haha, well, actually, I didn't make the reservation myself."

The booking was done by Yang Gyuri, not Lee Gyeongbok. He had contacted her for a restaurant recommendation to host Genome, and she handled everything herself, even offering to pay. Gyeongbok firmly declined to let her pay, though.

"Oh, so it's like that private place you went with Ecl and NewtonLord?"

"Yeah, something like that."

"Hah, ever since I met you, life's been full of surprises."

Lee Gyeongbok laughed, then widened his eyes as if remembering something.

"Ah, speaking of, I invited Ecl too, but he said he won't come."

"Huh? Why?"

"He's really grateful, but he wants to focus more on practice."

With a slightly embarrassed look, Gyeongbok continued.

"He promised not to hold back the team this time."

"Ah..."

Genome nodded, understanding.

"That's because of that last CrazySmurf match, right? He said before that if he'd done just a bit better, they could have won. But honestly, everyone did their best."

"True. And it's not like Ecl was the only one lacking, right? Except for you, everyone felt that way. Man... Ecl really is an upright guy."

Gyeongbok nodded at those words.

"I mean, it's not that hard to understand. That's a burden Ecl has to lay down himself. Maybe the next tournament will resolve it."

"Yeah, us poking our noses in would just make it worse. Best we leave him be."

Genome then changed the subject.

"By the way, I did say I wanted Japanese food, but isn't this a bit much?"

"Too much?"

"I mean, I checked, and the lunch course is over 300,000 won? I thought we'd just have some sashimi or sushi."

Gyeongbok laughed.

It was a lot of money, but he didn't regret it. It wasn't just because he was earning in the hundreds of millions.

"When I've gained so much thanks to you, I couldn't just treat you to any old thing."

Rather than becoming extravagant, he found he could express his free spirit more openly now.

That's what money meant to him.

"And after your face reveal, crowded places are a no-go. I wanted somewhere private, so I picked this place."

"Yeah? Well, hey, it's already paid for!"

"No, I only paid the deposit. If it's uncomfortable, we can split the bill."

"Huh?"

Genome widened his eyes at the unexpected words. Gyeongbok laughed.

"Kidding, obviously. Already paid everything."

"Ah, you punk!"

It was a cheerful start to the meal.

* * *

After the meal, dessert arrived.

"Wow, I've had a lot of Japanese food, but nothing with this level of quality. Some things I've never had before."

"Same here. I didn't even know what isobeyaki was. The abalone in it was delicious."

Both were all smiles after the satisfying meal.

"Seriously, that was amazing. Thanks for the treat."

"I only get this chance thanks to occasions like this. Actually, I didn't even know how to eat some of it, so I just copied you."

Genome laughed, sipping his coffee. Then he brought up another topic.

"Hey, are you really not using your Ban-Pick card? Then how will you coach Decibel?"

Genome hadn't known about the real plan during the draw stream, but learned about it as they talked now.

"If you do practice streams, the Serengeti side will get suspicious."

For Gyeongbok's declaration to be meaningful, it had to stay ambiguous. If he only practiced main-character matchups on stream, it would be obvious.

"Yeah. But with Decibel's stream influx, I can't just not stream at all."

Decibel's goal wasn't just victory—she wanted to use this tournament as a springboard to expand her broadcast beyond rhythm game specialty.

"So I'm just going to stream less."

"You'll end streams early?"

"Yeah, then they'll think I'm practicing separately—what I show on stream is a bluff, and the real training isn't shown."

Gyeongbok smiled slyly as he explained.

"I'll actually practice after I turn off the stream. It'll still be main-character matchups, though."

"Hm. Well, that'll still mess with the Serengeti side."

Genome nodded.

"And since Mom Queen uses Severus as her main, it'll make teaching easier for you."

"Right. Should be no problem."

"But then when will you practice? You're not skipping out on your own prep, are you?"

If Gyeongbok spent too much time coaching Decibel, it could hamper his own prep.

At Genome's concern, Gyeongbok nodded.

"Of course I will. When we did the collaboration stream, I felt it—Shoulder is really on another level. Of everyone I've met, he has the best physical skill."

"Even more than Ecl?"

"... Yeah."

Genome wasn't surprised at his agreement.

"Of course. Swordplay and fighting games are different, but just looking at tournament records, shoulder is overwhelmingly experienced."

That was Genome's assessment, too.

"And the Elden series has stats and scaling, but not Metal Punch. It's pure physical skill. Of course Shoulder's more trained."

"Exactly. So I'll squeeze my practice in before the broadcast."

Genome blinked. Did he hear that right?

"...'Squeeze in'? So there'll be days you don't practice?"

"Yeah, well... If meetings run long, I might skip a day."

Genome's jaw dropped.

"Hey! Do you think that's enough!? Doesn't everyone say you have a bad matchup!?"

"Bad matchup?"

"Yeah, I've been studying hard for commentary—no, wait, that's not the point!"

Even if it was biased commentary, if he gave shallow commentary, it'd be an issue. Genome was also studying Metal Punch for the competition.

"Shoulder's main character is Rage, right?"

"Yeah! The kickboxing character, the one that made Shoulder the Conqueror!"

"Oh, right. That's why I'm not using Kang Neoul. I've already picked a different character."

"A different character?"

Genome sounded relieved as he repeated the question.

"Ah, is it Kats? That one's pretty well-regarded."

"Not Kats."

Gyeongbok snickered and waved his hand.

When preparing to face Shoulder, he had chosen a character—with some help from God.

There was a character imbued with positive energy, just as he had wished for.

'It'd be hard to explain all of that.'

Gyeongbok gave a simple answer.

"It's a character I've never used before."

"What?"

Genome was shocked again.

"You're saying, in five days, while coaching Decibel, you're going to master a character totally new to you—and go up against Shoulder?"

He replayed what Gyeongbok had said, then nodded.

"This... If it doesn't make sense, that probably means you can do it."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

Gyeongbok laughed and asked. Genome replied.

Thinking about it, why not?

"You've done stuff like that every time."

Gyeongbok had always done the impossible, hadn't he.

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