I Have a Reason to Hate Streamers

Chapter 132

[Posted by: MonkeySpanner]

[Title: What’s with this Ga-wol video?]

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(Attached image: Screenshot of Ga-wol’s Sigma pro debut)

If you look closely under the cape, you can see something like a staff or a crutch. The way he’s gripping the display panel also seems a bit tense—not exactly a gentle touch.

Seeing this made me realize Ga-wol has never shown himself moving in real life.

(Attached image: Compilation of Ga-wol’s cam streams)

(Attached video: Elderin bringing water)

He always keeps his legs covered during streams, and when they’re collabing, it’s always Elderin who brings the water like it’s a given.

But think about it.

Ga-wol calls Elderin “unnie” (older sister) and treats her as a senior in the streaming world. He genuinely shows her respect as a senior, and it’s clear they get along.

In most cases, wouldn’t the younger sibling handle the minor chores? At least occasionally, you’d expect him to move, right?

So here’s my conclusion: something’s wrong with his leg. Specifically, his left leg.

[Comments]

There’s been gossip about him having an injury, hasn’t there?(Deleted comment: Some people in the industry already know.)Maybe Elderin’s just nice and doesn’t make him do the chores?

└ She doesn’t act that way in other collabs.

[Posted by: Anon (420.621)]

[Title: Then how has Ga-wol been gaming all this time?]

(Attached video: Ga-wol, leg choke move)

Aren’t the current rigs all motion-capture-assisted? How’s he pulling off moves like this without moving his left leg?

[Comments]

Right??There used to be neural-connect rigs, but...

[Posted by: Dongmicham]

[Title: Is it true neural-connect rigs increase sync rate?]

[Posted by: SigmaFanForever]

[Title: So, what’s Ga-wol’s sync rate in-game?]

(Attached video: Arena second preliminaries, Ga-wol vs. Haruka)

Was he actually hurting that much, trembling like that? Damn...

[Comments]

Holy... you’re rightHow did he endure that?

[Posted by: SigmaGalleryAdmin]

[Title: IKL Summer rules have recently changed]

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(Attached image: IKL Summer League rules amendment)

(Attached image: Infinity Black Pro League rules amendment)

Basically, the Korean branch updated the IKL rules first, and then HQ followed, rolling out the changes across all leagues. It probably got overshadowed by Ga-wol’s debut.

Thank god...Can’t believe how hard it was to find an assassin like him(Comment deleted by admin)

└ No divisive comments about other teamsNo, no, keep goingPlease keep drinkingI’m drinking along with the streamShow us your armpitsTry some sake sometimeJust drink sojuOhhhSlurp slurpWhoaIf not in-game, where did you meet?Must’ve been the hospital since it’s SigmaIs it true Ga-wol’s leg is injured?Doesn’t seem like just a rumorAre you saying Cerberus got wrecked by someone with a leg disability?

If it hadn’t come up on its own, I’d have probably revealed it myself before the Summer League.

"Yes, my leg is injured. Without crutches, I can’t walk on my own. Even with a cane, it’s challenging."

Given the place I used to live, a wheelchair wasn’t an option either. The building didn’t even have an elevator. While I could use one now, I still dislike the idea.

Once I sit down, I fear I’ll never get back up. Even if it’s a foolish thought, I can’t help it.

So what about sensation?Do neural-connect rigs even still exist?Weren’t they deemed too dangerous?What was the sync rate during Arena?

I didn’t want to discuss the connection rig. To explain that, I’d have to talk about my parents. I wasn’t strong enough to face that yet.

"The sync rate during Arena was 70%. It hurt like hell at first, but humans adapt, right? My current device has a lower rate. What was it again?"

"64.4%. It’s been gradually going down."

"So it seems. It’s a lot better than before."

How do you even get used to that? You’re insaneTalking about pain so casually, lolHahaha30% is painful enough

My throat was parched. My viewers were understanding, but not everyone in the world watches my streams, and not everyone loves me.

What was the reaction elsewhere? Half of me wanted to look it up, while the other half preferred to ignore it.

When was the last time I felt this nervous? I think it was when I first showed my face on camera. This was slightly less intense than that.

A big gulp of alcohol seemed to calm me down. Fear and anxiety are just tricks the brain plays. If things get unbearable, I’ll drown them in alcohol.

"We’ve done some practice sessions together before the official announcement. Daeun is a truly skilled player, and please continue supporting Sigma."

While I was drinking, Luche steered the conversation to a new topic. And... well.

Luckily, things went without a hitch. Luche glanced at Daeun, slumped over her desk.

At first, she seemed to pace herself well, but evidently, it got to her. An hour into the stream—starting around the time she brought up her leg—she’d been drinking too fast.

The result: Daeun was completely drunk.

Why do you keep asking to see my body?Armpits? Moistened? Mmm, what difference would that make?No... if I show you everything, you won’t come back, will you?I’ll reveal things little by little.

Seeing things heading in a risky direction, Luche cut the stream. It saved their player from potential embarrassment... though now she had to deal with Daeun.

"Daeun, are you awake?"

A gentle tap, but Daeun didn’t stir.

There was no other option. She couldn’t leave her here, so she carefully lifted Daeun onto her back. Surprisingly, she wasn’t that heavy.

Just as they reached the elevator, Daeun murmured in her sleep.

"I’m sorry, Mom... I messed up... please come back...."

Tonight, nothing happened. She heard nothing, and Daeun was simply asleep. Ga-yun closed her eyes gently.