Nirvana Top Laner, Reborn Tokyo Girl

Chapter 228, page 225: Take a six-month break, then come back.

However, aside from the fact that the other person seemed like a pro at online gaming, this issue was relatively minor.

But the next question was a bit sharp.

"Shimamura-san, I'd like to ask, are you going back to Japan now because you don't plan to participate in next season's matches?"

Shimamura Yuna immediately retorted, quite sensitively, "Were you recording?"

The other person paused for a moment, then shook their head: "No."

Then, Shimamura Yuna thought about it for a moment.

She suddenly felt that there were some things she should tell her fans.

Instead of hiding it and then suddenly announcing it.

This method of bumping into fans and then having the fans spread the information might be a good idea.

So she said, "Then take out your phone. Perfect timing, I'll borrow your camera to let my fans know something."

"Huh? Is that okay?" The fan was pleasantly surprised by this unexpected request.

He clearly hadn't expected that Shimamura Yuna would actually ask him to record the video.

Is this a good relationship?

This is equivalent to me, as a fan, somehow getting firsthand information about Yuna Shimamura!!!

He immediately took out his phone excitedly and started taking pictures.

"Shimamura-nee, I'm all better now. Is there anything you'd like to say?"

Yuna Shimamura faced the camera, slightly pulling down her mask to show her face, revealing her youthful and adorable appearance, making it impossible to tell that she was already 18 years old.

To prove that you are the person in question.

Then he began, "Um, everyone, it's been a couple of days. This is Osaka, and here, I happened to meet one of my fans, and we're chatting."

"I wouldn't say I was happy to meet my fans in my hometown, but I wouldn't say I was unhappy either. I was happy to see them, but... sigh, when I'm resting in private, I still want to maintain a sense of mystery."

Shimamura Yuna expressed her dissatisfaction with being caught in her private life in a half-joking tone.

But it doesn't sound very aggressive.

Then she said, "However, since we've already been caught, I'll sign an autograph for this person and also answer a question for everyone."

"Um... what question did you ask me just now?"

The fan quickly repeated, "I asked Shimamura-san what her plans are for next season, and if she goes back to Japan now, what her plans are after that."

Yuna Shimamura nodded: "Yeah, there's no need to hide it. I know, most people definitely know, that my contract ends after this competition. Currently, I'm a free agent."

"So, right after winning the championship, everyone was definitely concerned about... you know, that."

“'Shimamura-nee, what are you going to do next?' 'Shimamura-nee, where are you going next?'”

"Is he going to T1? Or is he staying as CFO? I'm sure everyone is curious about that."

"Well, since that's the case, I'll take this opportunity to talk to everyone about it today."

At this point, Shimamura Yuna nodded: "As for me, I haven't actually made any decisions yet."

"Should I stay as CFO, or go to T1, or perhaps go to the LPL?"

"I would say I have plenty of options now, so I feel quite relaxed and don't feel like I'm rushing to make decisions."

"So to put it bluntly, it's about who has the better conditions. These conditions don't refer to money or anything like that, but rather the best overall choice."

"Renewing the CFO contract is certainly a good option, and I could even renew it right now without any major problems. I believe many people are looking forward to the golden road, or perhaps a team achieving a grand slam every year."

"But actually, I haven't decided yet."

"Making a choice is simple, but if I happen to want to take a break, then the choice is not so simple."

"After two seasons of fierce competition, I have reached my limit mentally, physically, and in terms of mental state. I am not as happy as I am about winning the MSI this time. After realizing this, I felt that maybe I should stop and adjust."

"Becoming a free agent at this time was a coincidence for me, and it was also a very effective time. I need to use this time to replenish the emotions that have been depleted over the past two seasons and to better prepare for the upcoming World Championship."

"So, what I mean is that we'll most likely see each other in the live stream during the third stage. I can only assure you that you'll definitely see me during the World Championship."

After saying this, Shimamura Yuna fell silent.

The fan who got the firsthand information up close was stunned.

He couldn't believe that he, who had just bumped into Shimamura Yuna, had actually heard such explosive news firsthand.

He quickly pressed on, "No, Shimamura-san, do you mean you're not going to compete in the third stage?"

Shimamura shook her head repeatedly: "It's not that I'm not going to fight anymore. It's just..."

"I'm a little tired, I'll rest for a bit."

"I will be back for the World Championship."

"Alright, that's about it. Let's turn off the recording."

After saying this, Yuna Shimamura bid farewell to her fans and got into a taxi.

That's right.

After some initial thought, Shimamura Yuna concluded that she wanted to take a break for a while.

This year, from the start of the competition, although she did not play every game, and in fact she didn't play much in the first stage, only the playoff finals and the pioneer race.

But
In fact, we have never slacked off in training and preparation for the competition.

Maintaining a high level of competitive performance takes a toll on more than just physical and mental strength.

And emotions.

For Shimamura Yuna, emotions are more important than anything else.

The desire to win, the longing to shine, the happiness of being the center of attention on stage.

These things are what drive her forward.

However, at this moment, after winning two championships in a row, she felt that she was somewhat exhausted.

When I won the championship, I started to feel less excited than before.

Even after winning the championship, I no longer felt the same excitement and ecstasy as I did during FS.

I just felt a sense of relief.

'Thankfully we won the championship.'

That's the feeling.

For Yuna Shimamura, she felt that she was not in her best state.

It has nothing to do with how seriously you train.

It has nothing to do with how much you put in.

She just had a gut feeling.

If your desire to win and your emotions are constantly being depleted without time to replenish them, then you won't be able to give it your all in the World Championship.

That's a psychological problem.

Even if you subjectively want to give it your all.

Even if you really feel like you're not slacking off anymore.

However, many times, things simply can't be done. She feels that she is an athlete who needs a lot of emotional motivation to drive her.

Emotions drive us forward.

Emotions can also cause you to stagnate.

In conclusion, she believes she needs to rest to replenish her emotional strength.

Just watching the game, watching the live stream, to recover my physical strength and interest in the game.

At this point, her current fame becomes very useful.

Imagine if an average professional player could take a break during the third stage of the season and then announce joining a team halfway through the season?
Can I say, 'I don't want to play the third stage anymore, I'll just take a break'?

Absolutely not.

almost impossible.

The team will think they are tackling or acting like a big shot.

But I am different.

He has now established his value, and his performance speaks for itself.

As long as I maintain basic training at home during the third stage and can keep up with the intensity, there will definitely be teams that want me.

At the very least.

I haven't fallen out with the CFO.

She has already discussed the matter with the CFO, and what she conveyed was that "no matter what, I need to take a break for a while."

The CFO's attitude toward this was also quite simple.

"If you want to come back, you're welcome anytime."

Yes, CFO doesn't lack top laners anyway.

The team originally only had two top laners, and at the beginning of the season, they never imagined they would have such a freakish top laner as Shimamura Yuna.

Even at this MSI, they played with the idea that "Shimamura Yuna will definitely leave after this competition."

Will he renew Yuna Shimamura's contract?
They hadn't even considered this possibility.

but now.
Actually, things are much better than they initially imagined.

Not only is Shimamura Yuna not in a hurry to sign with other teams, but she also considers the CFO as a last-ditch backup option, which is enough.

Although it seems that Shimamura Yuna and the CFO are not particularly keen on renewing their contracts, and are only keeping it as a backup option, it's still not bad.

For the rest of the season, all they need to do is play the games normally.

No matter how they were beaten, it was the right thing to do.

If Shimamura Yuna chooses to rejoin the team halfway through the match, that would be a pleasant surprise.

If Shimamura Yuna decides to join another team, they will wish her well.

To put it bluntly, that's how things are for current CFOs.

They signed Shimamura Yuna for a very low price for more than half a year, won two championships, and gained a lot of popularity and attention for the team, which is already a great deal.

Couldn't ask for more.

Since the CFO's attitude is so good, Shimamura Yuna has no worries.

Now, she can relax and take a break without worry.

Anyway, she assured everyone that she would be able to participate in the World Championship, and that was enough.

But when this story spread online, the reaction was quite strong.

I ran into Shimamura in Osaka, and she asked me to pass on a message to you.

The fan who ran into Yuna Shimamura posted this video on Bilibili.

He posted the details of his chance encounter with Yuna Shimamura.

Because the content was indeed very sensational, the video quickly spread across the entire internet.

Many people were shocked by Shimamura Yuna's choice.

【Wait, you're taking a break right after winning the championship? I thought you were going to T1.】

I'm truly impressed. A professional player, three seasons a year, only played two or three games in the first season, played very few regular season games in the second season, and in the third season, he didn't play at all and just rested.

The problem is, even so, Shimamura has won two championships and is still the world's best top laner.

【It really is. 】

I think Shimamura has her reasons for doing this. She also had very little streaming time during her early streaming days; she's never been a player who relies on overworking herself to train. 'Replenishing emotional energy' sounds like an excuse, but if Shimamura is the one in the UK, then I think it's genuine.

Indeed, I don't know why, but when Shimamura-san said it, I completely believed her reason for taking a break, even though I was skeptical when others told me.

After initial discussions, some people began to worry about Shimamura Yuna's next task of finding a team.

That's the theory, but with the third stage cancelled, will they really be able to find a team by then? Many teams will have already gelled by then, and teams that qualify for Worlds won't just make roster changes, right?

"That puts your mind at ease; Shimamura-nee has no trouble finding a husband."

[It's alright. Judging from what Shimamura-san said, she'll go back to CFO if she can't find a better team. It's not a big problem. CFO's roster isn't particularly strong, but it's not weak either. At least with Shimamura-san on the team, they're a team capable of competing for the championship.]

Sigh, why did it have to be a season off before coming back?

On the bright side, at least there will be enough live streams for the next season.

[Is there enough livestreaming? To be honest, she didn't stream that much even when she was a full-time streamer. Given her personality, since she said she needed to replenish her emotional energy, it's highly likely we won't see her stream much for the next season.]

Of course, there were also negative voices.

[No, as a professional player, isn't Shimamura being a bit too arrogant? He's only been a professional for less than a year, and he spends more time not playing than actually playing. He's always either feeling unwell or in a bad mood, giving all sorts of excuses to skip matches.]

What can you do? They have good grades and are popular; what can you do about it?

[They are a bit of a big name, but they just randomly pick a team. What can you do about it?]

[Their performance speaks for itself; whatever they say is right. They can still dominate top-tier top laners even while acting like divas, so why can't they act like divas too?]

It's no wonder he's currently the biggest star in League of Legends.

Yuna Shimamura's video quickly caused a huge uproar online, sparking heated discussions among netizens.

Everyone was shocked that such a high-profile player, who had just won the championship and FMVP in two world championships this year, would choose to take a break in the third stage.

No one expected her to make this choice.

Some people approve of her choice, while others don't.

Some people understand her, while others don't.

However, there is one thing that no one will doubt.

That is, for Shimamura Yuna, this choice did not have any fatal negative impact on her career plan.

Even if she really is acting like a diva, she's capable of doing so.

She said she would come back to play in the World Championship, which means she would really be able to play in the World Championship.

There was no pressure at all.

(End of this chapter)