“Still, nothing's cooler than being the winner,” said Kang Jin-Ho.

Park Yu-Min must've heard him because his hand movement grew faster and faster.

– Ohhh! Park Yu-Min! Park Yu-Min is furiously storming in! Yes, he's going all out! Uwaaaah!!! That incredible control! Park Yu-Min! Park Yu-Minnnn! We are about to witness the birth of a new champion! Park Yu-Min!! GG! Yes, oh yes! GG! [1]

The commentator's voice rang loudly in the tournament venue as the fireworks and confetti exploded everywhere.

“Kkyaaaaaah! Yu-Min won! He won, Jin-Ho!” Han Se-Yeon cried out in elation.

“Indeed. He did it.” Kang Jin-Ho grinned deeply.

For some reason, he felt proud of that boy. When did he ever feel this way before? Feeling happy and proud about someone else? The commotion on the stage eventually calmed down enough for the winner's interview to be conducted.

Han Se-Yeon nudged Kang Jin-Ho's side. “Look, Yu-Min's crying again.”

Kang Jin-Ho tutted softly. "This moment will be recorded for posterity, so for him to show his weak side like this..."

The smiling interviewer began asking Park Yu-Min.

– Mister Park Yu-Min! You're the champion! Congratulations! Is there anyone you'd like to thank and share this joyous occasion with?

Park Yu-Min replied with a slightly tearful voice.

– First of all, I'd like to thank my teammates who trained with me and patiently helped me reach this far. And then, the team director who must've lost a lot of sleep because of me. And I'd like to thank the orphanage's director who looked after me all these years, and my kind siblings back in the orphanage, too! And, and... And my friends who encouraged me to become a pro gamer! I'd...