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(As we all say,)

(when you recall a game,)

(you are actually recalling your youth.)

I didn’t tell anyone

because we’ve broken up for a year.

It’s been so long.

(Of course.)

(These are just memories.)

(After all,)

(it’s just like no one is still obsessing with Contra now.)

[Falling into Your Smile]

[Episode 4]

FNC.

I think it needs no introduction.

Our old opponent.

[Club data] They entered the China market last season.

We competed in six matches.

We had four wins and three losses.

The reason for two of our losses.

Brother Cheng.

Do you need me to repeat it?

No.

I need all of you to take it seriously this year.

They have a new member

from the winning team in World Championship Final last year.

He is a Korean player acquired from Team TAT,

which is Brother Cheng’s former team.

[Introduction, Lee Hang Suk a.k.a Kun] This Kun.

I watched

all nine matches that Kun participated in Team FNC.

Six wins and three losses.

His win rate is up to 70%.

Kun’s leadership in the jungle

is better than Lao K.

He’s observant of his opponent’s weakness

and creates an advantage for his teammates.

The strategy of Team FNC this season

is clear.

The jungle will be their main focus

to carry the whole team.

Therefore, when you are engaged in a battle with them,

I hope that all of you

keep an eye

on your resources in the jungle.

We have Brother Cheng and Fatty in the bot lane.

So don’t need to worry.

Kun won’t enter the lane that he’s at a disadvantage.

Taking the mid lane is actually Kun’s main goal.

So the Top, Mid, and Jungler must have great teamwork.

Lao K.

Missy.

We are competing soon.

What’s the point of taking these notes?

Tong Yao.

Besides Tamamo-no-Mae,

which other Shikigami are you good with?

Besides Tamamo-no-Mae?

Can you use other Shikigami besides Tamamo-no-Mae?

We are doomed then.

If they ban that,

our Mid position will be ruined.

Who said so?

I’m good with other Shikigami as well.

Reiki, Susabi, or Enenra.

Anyone.

Great.

During our practice match,

they will definitely ban Tamamo-no-Mae first.

So you have to be prepared.

Based on their Jungler,

we should ban Yamakaze, Yoto Hime, and Yasha.

As for the remaining two bans,

I’m guessing the AD will be targeted.

Our first pick has to be Mannendake.

We can’t let it go to Kun.

If Hakuro isn’t banned,

they will probably pick Hakuro

and Ichimokuren for their bot lane.

Brother Cheng can continue with Youko.

Fatty may pick Kuro or Umibouzu.

Then there will be fewer Jungler options for them.

Based on Kun’s data,

he will probably pick Ubume.

The possible options for Top may be

Ryomen or Shuten Doji.

To make up for the losses during jungling,

Shuten Doji is more likely to be chosen.

Tong Yao.

Which Shikigami are you going to use?

Ootengu.

All right. Ootengu.

God Ming, impressive.

You can foresee the future.

Tong Yao.

This is your first practice match

since you joined Team ZGDX.

You can’t let your guard down.

Yes, sir.

I won’t embarrass our team.

You sound confident.

We have to win this match.

Let’s go for it!

Tong Yao.

Good luck.

All right.

I will prepare some food.

The script is laid out.

The rest is on you.

Get into position along the river.

Lao Mao, be aware.

Their Jungler might try to steal Kylin. [*Kylin, a monster in Onmyoji Arena]

Their Jungler is invading our jungle.

I will counter their Kylin.

Don’t go.

Go to our Kylin in the top lane.

They probably won’t come.

Lao Mao, approach the jungle just in case.

Okay.

Brother Cheng.

How did you know they are not coming?

Ubume is weaker at the beginning.

Besides,

his position

has clearly been seen by Lao Mao,

but he continued nevertheless.

If I’m not wrong,

Kun should be camping for Lao K near the Kylin in the bot lane.

[Control Jungler, Lee Hang Suk (Kun)] [Role: Jungler / The sweetheart of the team]

Why isn’t that guy coming?

Tong Yao.

The Jungler is here.

[Seal, First Blood]

Nice!

They are not restoring their caster minions.

I can tell that the Jungler is not there.

Don’t gamble without map visibility next time. [*A gamer’s visibility of a map]

What if it’s a trap?

I made sure of it.

Their Jungler is not very bright.

(Missy is feisty. I’m scared.)

Don’t be scared.

You can still yield now.

You had time to chat?

Why don’t you check your phone while you’re at it?

Okay. Time’s up for the Kylin in the bot lane.

It’s getting refreshed.

Leave it.

Lao K, take the top lane.

Camp for their Top with Lao Mao.

Okay.

Fatty, let’s return to our base camp.

So that Kun would think that there’s no one in the bot lane.

Their Support and Bot went back.

Roger that.

Kun is here.

Wait around the bush.

Lao Mao will teleport [*Teleport, sends a player to a specific spot]

and they will be like sitting ducks.

Their Mid is gone.

Be careful.

Mid and Bot, come to me.

Okay.

They took the bait.

Lao Mao and Lao K, kill their Top.

Lao K, follow me.

I’m coming.

[KO, Assist]

Lao Mao, teleport now.

All right.

Lao Mao teleported!

No, this is a trap. Retreat immediately!

Go!

[Seal, Double Kill]

[Super Savior, Assist]

-Nice! -Yes!

Brother Cheng.

You should be a director.

The script is written well.

Lao K and Fatty.

Let’s steal Orochi. [*Orochi, a superb monster in Onmyoji Arena]

Roger that.

[KO, Assist]

I’m out. Brother Cheng, be careful.

Lao K, be careful.

Retreat quickly.

I’m retreating.

I’ll wait for you all to resurrect.

Lao K, don’t go.

I can do it.

Missy doing it again.

Lao K, be careful. I’m coming.

-Nice! -Nice!

You guys won?

What’s wrong?

What an exciting match!

You are great with Ootengu.

You are fearless.

What a bold move.

But I’m not too bad myself.

We don’t play like this.

Missy.

I have to say.

You can play a lot of Shikigami.

-Impressive. -Impulsive.

I thought I could go for it.

They used up most of their abilities

to kill you guys.

It’s when they had their guard down.

When should I strike

if not then?

It was too risky.

You taught me well.

You’re talking back?

It’s great to be confident.

It’s a pain if she is overcautious.

Tong Yao is doing great.

That’s right.

Strike without hesitation!

Go ahead and spoil her.

I ordered milk tea as a treat

for everyone.

Milk tea?

Let’s take a break.

Let’s go.

Come on, Tong Yao.

Let’s go.

Come on.

[Data, 32 Win 19]

Brother Cheng.

Aren’t you joining them?

No, I’m not.

(FNC is strong, too.)

(It’s just a match.)

(We will win it back.)

(But...)

(The Missy from ZGDX is amazing.)

(I’m very impressed with her skills.)

(I look forward to meeting her in the match.)

(I’m surprised with ZGDX’s strategy today.)

Stop watching or it will get to your head.

Nobody has praised me

since elementary school.

Just a while more.

(She must be pretty.)

-He’s just babbling. (-Right?)

I can give you compliments if that’s what you want.

(Pretty girls)

(-are dangerous.) -Go on.

(I think my mom told me that.)

(-This team is amazing,) -Do it.

(but I won’t get fooled again next time.)

What’s that supposed to mean?

Leader.

I did great today.

Where’s your compliment?

Not bad.

Do you have any rewards for me?

I have nothing

worth praising at all in the entire...

This is a tiny flower from your leader.

Keep working hard.

I will draw it on your forehead next time.

Lu Si Cheng, you are so childish.

You pig. I can’t rub it away!

You insisted on getting a reward

and now you want to rub it away.

You are being difficult.

Also, girls shouldn’t sound so rough.

You don’t like flowers?

I’ll draw you a turtle next time.

No, thanks!

On your forehead.

Listen.

The practice match today was incredible.

Our Missy is absolutely amazing.

As expected of the Mulan of E-sports.

(Fatty, say something about Smiling.)

(My wife is awesome!)

(I’m a fan of Smiling now.)

(I’ll allow her)

(to be with Brother Cheng now.)

(Work hard together!)

(What’s with the Mid, Brother Cheng, and God Yang?)

(My Smiling is amazing!)

(Can you tell us about)

-Let me tell you... (-the E-Sports’ Legend of White Snake?)

(Me, too!)

Jian Yang was my ex-boyfriend when I was still a student.

We broke up later.

(Missy is on!)

(Can you see our comments?)

(She’s really here.)

(Why did you break up?)

Isn’t it normal for young people to break up

when you disagree with each other?

There’s no why.

(Where’s Jian Yang now?)

He’s in Shenzhen, China.

In CK training camp.

-He’s on my blacklist. -How childish.

(Are you really the one who led the team)

(to victory today?)

At first, we had the upper hand

in the match with FNC today.

I even returned to the castle to restore my HP

right in front of their Mid.

Fatty, Brother Cheng, and Lao K

worked together to destroy the castle in the top lane.

After that, Brother Cheng had an idea and suggested

stealing Orochi.

So they went on

and did something sneaky.

But what happened next proves

that they should not do something like that.

Since nothing can be hidden forever.

They found themselves surrounded

by all five of the opponents.

And an Orochi was furiously attacking.

It’s impossible to survive.

I didn’t carry them, really.

Maybe the opponent team’s desire to kill them was so strong

that they used up too many skills.

I just came at the right time.

Sneaky?

Say it again.

(Gosh... The leader is mad now.)

(Show me some love, Brother Cheng.)

(What’s going on between them?)

(Do your job properly.)

(Stop acting lovey-dovey.)

(Why are they not avoiding?)

Why should we do that?

There’s nothing going on between us.

Hold hands and go shopping?

The only time Brother Cheng and I

appeared on the street

was when I first joined the team.

I didn’t know the way.

Brother Cheng accompanied me to the store to get some daily supplies.

We held hands and went shopping?

And I have good taste.

That’s right. He’s not...

What did you say?

It’s not like that you think.

I just joined the team recently.

I’d tell you guys if we got together.

(You’ll give out wedding candy?)

That’s right. I’ll give out wedding candy.

(Shameless!)

My friend with the ID of Explosive Base,

what did you say?

Who is in charge here? Do your job.

You should block her already.

He was waiting for your wedding candy.

Aren’t you wearing your headphone?

I didn’t turn it on.

Then who are you putting up a show for?

My ears are cold.

(Awesome. Good luck, Missy.)

(The National Championship will be exciting.)

Let’s go and have dinner.

To celebrate our victory in today’s practice match.

Sure.

What are we getting?

I’m starving.

AZ Hot Pot.

Is it okay, Brother Cheng?

Sure. Let’s go.

It will be my treat.

Sure. Please do.

Lao K, are you joining us?

Let’s go.

I’m not going.

I’m not in a good mood.

Never mind him.

That’s how he is.

Just leave him alone.

The beef is amazing.

Brother Rui, please get two more of this.

Here you go.

The beef is so good.

The beef tongue...

I’ll give you some.

Why are you eating so fast?

It’s so tender. Let’s have two more servings.

Slowly.

It will be gone if I eat slowly.

(Scallop, 568 yuan.)

(Is it harvested from the galaxy?)

Enough... Leave some for me.

(Tong Yao, you are doomed.)

(Winter melon.)

(It should be cheap.)

(Winter melon, 78 yuan?)

(Are you kidding me?)

(Is this some rip-off?)

(Why did I offer to treat them?)

This is great.

Tong Yao.

Why are you spacing out?

Come on, have some.

I’m not hungry.

It’s so expensive that you lose your appetite?

I saw Brother Cheng

handed his credit card to the manager.

He’s paying.

Waiter.

I’ll have two servings of shark fin.

One to savor and one to rinse my mouth.

Shorty.

Eat more meat

so that you can grow.

There’s no one here.

Keep looking.

Look.

This should be the place.

Let’s go then.

Missy.

There’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you.

You didn’t really want to join us

when I first invited you, didn’t you?

You hadn’t agreed by the time we were at the hotel either.

Why did you change your mind?

I was quite surprised.

To be honest...

I thought Brother Rui was a scammer at first.

What do you mean, “thought”?

He is a scammer.

Me?

Have you ever seen such an upright scammer?

We have to clear things up, Missy.

What part of me looked like a scammer

when I invited you?

You sent me the invitation in English first.

And then you used Pinyin.

That was odd.

And at the time, I thought...

ZGDX’s God Ming

has always had a substitute, right?

Where was that person?

Why would you find me instead?

And that made me even more suspicious that you were a scammer.

Besides, my parents didn’t approve of me doing this at first.

My parents didn’t approve at first.

Same here.

That’s normal.

Except for Lao K

who has never

mentioned his parents,

everyone else’s parents’ attitudes were clear.

All of them were against it.

That’s why I hesitated at first.

Then...

What made you change your mind?

I went to watch your game against CK that day.

Hearing what God Ming said on the stage

made me decide

that I want to become a professional e-sports player too.

I want to stand on the same stage as you guys at the world championships,

and win that gold medal.

So that I can proudly tell

all the people who have ever doubted me

that I, Tong Yao, did it!

Maybe I went a bit in over my head...

That’s good!

A toast to Missy’s dreams.

Come on.

Let’s toast to that.

All right!

Come on.

A toast to our dreams!

-A toast to our dreams! -A toast to our dreams!

Cheers!

Cheers!

Hello.

Is anyone home?

Maybe they went out?

Is anyone home?

We can’t just barge in there uninvited.

Well, the door was unlocked, wasn’t it?

Change your shoes.

What shoes? Just get inside.

Is anyone here?

Excuse me. Is anyone here?

Is anyone here?

Is anyone here?

Who are you, Aunty?

Hello?

Son!

Your mother is at it again!

I can’t keep coaxing her anymore!

Sorry. My dad is afraid of my mom.

Not at all.

It’s a traditional Chinese virtue.

Traditional Chinese virtue.

Right.

Fatty is right.

It’s a virtue.

How could you call an upper-class man’s good virtue

as being afraid of his wife?

That just means he dotes on his wife.

You guys better remember what you said today

when you have a partner in the future.

If you don’t,

I’ll remind you guys.

You’re not going back again, are you?

Just leave them.

They’ll be fine again in a few days. Let’s go.

Let’s go.

So what exactly is Brother Cheng’s family background?

You don’t know?

I only know that he is rich.

He’s more than rich.

Have you ever heard about Lu’s Group?

That’s the eldest son of the Lu family right there.

They’re so poor that all they’ve got left is money.

Well, if we follow the plot then...

Shouldn’t he have to inherit the company?

But his parents seem quite

supportive of him playing e-sports.

I heard they weren’t supportive of it

in the beginning.

But somehow,

by the time I joined,

their family was already one of the team’s shareholders.

He bought this entire place?

What are you guys gossiping about?

Nothing.

I’ll take my leave first, Mr. Big.

Fatty!

It was nothing.

We were just talking

about how your parents are supportive of you playing e-sports.

What’s there to talk about?

Don’t your parents support your decision to play e-sports?

My dad’s okay with it.

My mom, on the other hand...

If only my dad gets the final say on things in my home.

But my dad is the same as yours. He’s afraid of his wife.

Well, it’s good to listen to your wife.

It’s great.

Well, don’t expect your husband to be the same.

Why not?

We’re in the same world. Dreaming the same dream.

You have soft ears. [*Refers to someone that’s highly suggestible]

Let’s go, Shorty.

Wait up!

So what if you have long legs?

Lu Si Cheng!

Why are you guys standing here?

Dad.

Mom.

You...

You even drank!

I didn’t!

Mom.

Have some chrysanthemum tea.

It’s good for reducing heatiness and detoxify your liver.

Have some.

Don’t bother.

Are we here for tea?

Yes. Yes.

You...

No, no.

What’s the matter with you?

You’re a girl.

Why did you drink alcohol?

Didn’t you say

you are here to play some sort of sports?

What did you promise me when you left?

You said this is a decent job.

And look at you now.

You’re even hiccuping from the alcohol.

Does your “decent job” require you

to go out and drink alcohol in the middle of the night?

Did they make you?

Do you even know their families and backgrounds?

Fooling around with them all day long.

That “Chessman” guy.

Who is he?

Mom...

We don’t do things

like background checks a long time ago.

Stop changing the topic.

I’m being serious right now.

You’ve only been here for a few days.

And you’ve already caused

such a ruckus.

Look at what is on the internet right now.

They said you and that “Chessman”

were doing...

They even said something about the Legend of White Snake.

And you always cut

our phone calls short too.

Of course your father and I would worry!

Does the computer equipment make a difference?

The difference is huge, sir.

Take this monitor, for example.

It was customized

according to personal habits and preferences.

Am I right, Tong?

And this computer case too.

How is it different from regular computer cases?

It’s a water-cooled PC.

Tong!

Your mother is right!

What does “water-cooled” mean?

Water cooling means heat dissipation.

Mom.

I’m doing fine here.

What could go wrong?

So you didn’t read any of the news

I sent you!

Dad!

What your mother said makes sense!

You should listen to your mother!

Look, Aunty, Uncle.

These are the comments we got from the netizens.

I’m so sorry.

I caused trouble for all of you.

It’s all right, Missy.

Look.

Everyone is doing fine taking care of your parents.

[Winners laugh, losers fall]

That...

-Oh, you don’t have to read those! -Right. Don’t bother with these.

-Just read the ones here! -Right.

Not bad.

It was an accident.

It was really an accident.

I promise I’ll try to send them away as soon as possible.

Please don’t fret.

-Missy, -Aunty, look here.

you didn’t drink much tonight, though.

But why are you still hiccuping?

Here.

Have some dried mangoes.

I’m not hiccuping because I’m drunk.

-I got scared... -This comment is talking about me!

-I got these hiccups because I got scared. -I could tell it’s talking about you.

I understand.

It’s normal for your parents to visit too.

I think

we should just go along for now.

Let’s show some smiles

and make a good impression on Aunty and Uncle.

Over here, Uncle.

These are all our trophies.

Never mind.

Just stand further away when you need to, Brother Cheng.

Thanks.

-There are so many. -How’s that, Missy?

Do you see this one here?

-I’m grateful. -He’s talking about me.

If we can send them away as soon as possible,

I’ll buy everyone a month’s worth of snacks!

This is ZGDX’s training base camp.

It’s not an acting training class.

I don’t have time to go along with your acts.

If you’re going to cause all this trouble,

you might as well go back to your parents.

Lao K!

Yao Yao.

What were you guys talking about?

What’s this about going back?

It’s nothing, Aunty.

Mom,

it’s late.

If you’re going to lecture me,

you should at least wait until tomorrow morning, right?

Let’s go.

Let’s go to sleep now.

I’m not tired yet.

-Are you guys leaving? -Yes, you’re tired, Mom.

Come on, Dad.

Me too?

Hurry up now.

See you tomorrow, Uncle.

Okay.

-Let’s go. -All right.

Have some dried mangoes, Uncle.

-For me? -Yes.

These are for you.

I’ll accept these then.

-Thanks. -Goodbye.

-Okay. -Bye-bye.

Bye. See you.

All right. Bye, everyone!

Tong Yao, take care of Aunty and Uncle.

I’ll take care of them!

Yao Yao.

If you aren’t happy here,

then come home with us tomorrow.

Mom.

Where did you get the idea that I’m not happy here?

You...

Tong.

I don’t want to leave.

Yao Yao!

Mom.

Dad.

I know you’re worried about me.

But I’ve been well here.

Really.

I wasn’t quite used to all of this in the beginning,

but I really want to

become a professional e-sports player.

So these are the things I have to overcome.

I know you guys are worried about me.

You want to arrange a stable job for me.

But I’m certain

that I won’t be happy with a job like that.

If you don’t want to work at a bank,

we can find you something else.

Mom.

I know you’re doing it for my good.

But

if you want me to intern at the place you arranged for me,

do a job I don’t like,

marry someone I neither like

nor hate,

have kids,

and live on until I retire.

By the time I pass away, this will be what’s on my epitaph,

“This was an ordinary person who lived a peaceful and ordinary life,

but she was never happy.”

Such a life is meaningless.

Mom. Dad.

I’m an adult now.

So I’m not fooling around.

I’m not just trying things out either.

I am serious about learning

how to become

an excellent professional e-sports player.

Maybe someday...

Your daughter

will be able to stand on the stage of a world championship game

and hold the trophy for the champion.

Oh, you. Dream on. A champion?

Who knows?

Dad.

Say something?

Well...

Your mother is right.

And you...

You have a point as well.

I mean everything I just said.

The National Championship is in three months.

I hope

you guys will let me stay here until then.

If by then, I still can’t get used to this place

or if I feel that this really isn’t for me,

I’ll go home then.

Dad.

It’ll be like old times.

A fair and equal agreement

between father and daughter.

How about it?

All right.

A fair

and equal agreement.

I know my father is the most sensible and open-minded person.

Thanks, Dad!

But of course.

My mother is even more sensible and open-minded.

All right. That’s enough sweet-talking.

Let’s talk about something serious.

That “Chessman” they mentioned online.

You didn’t tell me which one of them was him either.

Does he have feelings for you?

This alias, “Chessman”...

It doesn’t make him sound like a good person.

You better watch out for yourself.

Mom.

How many times have I told you that?

It was a misunderstanding.

Don’t spend so much time online.

Misunderstanding.

What misunderstanding?

You just think

your mother doesn’t know anything,

don’t you?

I’m telling you.

I’m a teacher.

I meet young people all the time.

Dad.

Your mother has a point.

Brother Cheng.

Xiao Rui cleaned out a room just now.

I’ll take Aunty and Uncle to the room to get some rest.

Thanks, Brother Cheng.

Oh, right. Mom. Dad.

Let me introduce.

This is our leader,

Lu Si Cheng, Brother Cheng.

He’s a nice person.

Hello, Aunty and Uncle.

It’s a room we cleaned up at the last minute.

Please bear with it for the night. Sorry for the trouble.

Not at all.

We came uninvited, after all.

Sorry for the trouble.

That’s right.

Oh, right. Aunty and Uncle.

I forgot to tell you.

I have another name.

Chessman.

Good.

Good.

Chessman.

Allow me, Uncle.

Thank you.

Don’t mention it.

Thank you.

This way, Aunty and Uncle.

Let’s go.

Get some rest.

Lock your door.

Okay.

See you tomorrow morning.

See you tomorrow morning.

(You can do it, Tong Yao!)

♪ Reasonings and expectations ♪

♪ Don’t seem to be my inner monologue ♪

♪ Should I be myself or run away ♪

♪ Am I supposed to just go with the flow? ♪

♪ You walk across the sea of stars ♪

♪ Those corners of my heart open unexpectedly ♪

♪ I guess there really is someone ♪

♪ Who can understand my helplessness ♪

♪ I slowly walk out of my loneliness ♪

♪ I start to believe ♪

♪ In the chemistry between us ♪

♪ That fate can be changed ♪

♪ Because of our determined efforts ♪

♪ It won’t go to waste ♪

♪ The wins and losses under our fingertips ♪

♪ The sea of crowds cheering for us tomorrow ♪

♪ Your gaze makes me fall deeper in love ♪

♪ Welcome sunshine ♪

♪ Let’s welcome the sunshine together ♪

♪ Do you still remember ♪

♪ When we watched the shooting stars pass by together ♪

♪ Countless times have we heard ♪

♪ The wishes we made that night ♪

♪ We promised ♪

♪ We wouldn’t leave any regrets in our youth ♪

♪ If I have a dream ♪

♪ I’ll chase after the light ♪

♪ I’ll chase after the light ♪

♪ If I have a dream ♪

♪ I’ll chase after the light ♪

♪ The moment we look forward to it ♪

♪ We’ll light up the night ♪

♪ The sillier our stubbornness to persist ♪

♪ The more determined we are to climb back to the glory ♪

♪ Remember our moment at the top ♪

♪ We’ll welcome the sunshine together ♪