Chapter 47

I'm exhausted, so I probably won't do any additional recruitment.

"Uh... Well, I was supposed to take a one-hour break, but apparently I got about a hundred questions in just forty minutes, so I'm back with my cup noodle still left... This is Uo."

"Uh, first of all. It's noon. It's not the middle of the night yet, everyone, right?"

"Oh, you want to speed through? Even though this is essentially a marathon stream, I can't really accept being rushed, but I'm prepared, so it's fine."

"Staff, remember this later..."

(“Let’s go straight!” The title call comes in.)

"Wait, are you serious, people... You printed the messages at high speed and processed the cards...? Huh? You can take them home? Can you use them as playing cards? Should I use them as weapons?"

"Can I have your cheers? What kind of cheers... Well, never mind, here's the first draw."

Q1. Bread or rice?

"Ah, normal... No! No, this is the real deal! This is the best question! Well, as a dish, I prefer rice, but I eat bread more often because I don't need chopsticks."

"Well, it's noon, so this is a good start. Ah, I'll keep this card. Let's go to the second one! Here's the draw!!"

Q2. How many girls and boys have you dated, and what's the breakdown?

"Ugh... (Deliberation) (Judged as borderline safe)"

"Well... I haven't really dated anyone, I guess. I've been asked out a few times, but since junior high, I've been seriously working on becoming a pro gamer..."

"Also, I won't touch on gender issues. Third card, draw."

Q3. What was the most dangerous meme in a certain abyss?

"Let me say this first: I'll flow through all the difficulties like a stream for this. I'll minimize the damage and speed through. The most dangerous meme? Well..."

"When I saw a strange document about being turned into a female medaka and attacked by a black bass... Hey, don't laugh there!!"

"Next!!"

Q4. Between Sylvia and Meg, which one do you prefer romantically?

"Ah... ..."

"Questions like this are kind of tough, right? What? You have permission? Have they gone crazy..."

"I've never looked at them romantically. As a pro gamer, I don't see them as women, but more as worthy opponents."

"Well... Even if I were to date one of them, I'd be worried about cholesterol..."

"Next, draw."

Q5. What type of person do you like? It can be either a woman or a man.

"Someone who is gentle on the stomach."

Q6. Please provide details about anyone who has approached you besides Poteto and KinGin.

"I'll answer this question with a twisted interpretation, so consider the twisted truth as reality."

"Since I beat Sylvia Goldberg, I've received quite a few challenge letters, which can be considered a broad form of approach, right? Next!!"

Q7. Honestly, who is your main squeeze among Natsume, Sylvia, and No-Face?

"Hey, can you at least consolidate similar questions? Focus on making the cards instead of this!"

"Also, you're casually adding characters here, but that one is just a friend."

"That's it."

Q8. There are rumors about your private relationship with All-One during the private period. What's the truth?

"I was beaten up in an infinite combo during a thank-you visit, that's it."

"Probably no romantic elements as you might imagine, it's all virtual violence from start to finish."

Q9. You're liked by people of all ages, but have you ever liked someone? (Regardless of gender)

"Ah, this is coming from the abyss. Now that I think about it, the first question was also suspicious, but is it too much to doubt?"

"Have I ever liked someone... Hmm, can I say no comment? No?"

"Well, to be honest, I've never had the experience of liking someone myself... I've received chocolates and such, though..."

"Huh? You want me to speed through? Huh, okay... Is the staff angry with me? Oh, can I take the lead?"

Q10. What's your relationship with anonymous and face-hidden people?

"Private friends, I've said this many times, but it's really true."

"I play other games besides fighting games, and I've been hanging out with these guys for a few years."

"I'm protecting their privacy as my last bit of conscience, so I hope they appreciate it."

"Next."

Q11. What's your favorite fish for viewing and eating?

"Clownfish and pufferfish."

Q12. What other games do you play besides fighting games?

"..."

"Sorry, I was a bit moved by the straightforward question."

"That's strange, it's only the tenth question..."

"Well, I play FPS games."

"Since it's private, I won't mention names, but I also play Shangfuru, okay?"

Q13. Have you ever fought Amelia? If so, what's your record?

"Amelia... Amelia Sullivan. I've fought her quite a bit in official matches... Do you not know her?"

"In GH:B, I ended up losing overall... The field is smaller compared to Chaos, so I get cornered a lot."

"I wonder how it would be now, but I've never fought with the intention of losing."

Q14. If you could be a woman for one day, what would you do?

"Probably play games."

"I don't think what I want to do would change much just because I'm a woman. Next."

Q15. Is it Face-Hidden x Uo or Uo x Face-Hidden? Tell me! I can't sleep otherwise!

"Haha, have a good night."

Q16. What other games do you like besides fighting games?

"Didn't this come up before? FPS."

Q17. How many times a week do you have private dates (games) with Face-Hidden?

"Not every week, but when our schedules align, I guess."

"Also, even when we play the same game, we often act separately without even talking."

Q18. When did you first start being called a bottom?

"Probably when I won a national tournament. Looking back, that unfamiliar counter-strategy might have been the start of it all..."

Q19. Tell us about how you met Face-Hidden and Name-Hidden in detail!

"It's not really a 'meeting' story, and it's a bit delicate to talk about since our identities might be revealed..."

"Well, we both met through games. I... nnng! Matched with Face-Hidden in a fighting game, and then met Name-Hidden through a game we played with Face-Hidden."

Q20. You're often called a bottom, but what do you think about it? Do you prefer pairings with women?

"First of all, I'm a real person, you know?"

"Well, I've passed the point of giving up on that, so I don't really care anymore, but please don't pair me with tofu or R18 relationships."

"I don't cut into tofu or insert anything."

Q21. Are you a virgin, or have you been with someone?

"Surely this can be a no-comment, right!? Right!?"

"Okay? Let's goooooo!!!"

"Next... Don't write 'Schrödinger's cat' on the cue card!!!"

Q22. Is it okay to ask about how you met Face-Hidden and Name-Hidden?

"Refer to the previous answer."

Q23. Do you play Shangfuru? If so, how many unique scenarios have you completed? It can't be zero, right?

"Since I said I play Shangfuru, I can't back out now..."

"Shangfuru is amazing, with a lot of unique scenarios."

"Next."

Q24. You have older sisters. What are they like?

"Normal company employees and housewives."

"They send emails asking for photos of Asama from 'Young Bull.'"

"Like most older sisters, they're above me in the hierarchy..."

Q25. How often do you cross-dress in your private life?

"Never."

"I was forced to cross-dress once for a project, but I don't do it."

"I'll never forget the time a photo book project almost went through, Digital Squad..."

Q26. How did you feel when you were beaten up badly after beating Sylvia?

"I was just normally disappointed."

"I'll win next time."

Q27. What do you have on when you sleep? Perfume or something?

"I try to turn off the lights."

Q28. What was the reason you started playing fighting games?

"Maybe it was when I saw a fighting game character on the cover of a game magazine when I was in elementary school."

"Whatever it was, the cover showed characters doing cross-counters, and it's burned into my memory... That's the reason."

Q29. Do you use any perfumes regularly?

"Why do you assume I use perfume? That word came up earlier, too."

"Why... Oh, I see."

"Let me explain: The rumor in the abyss that 'Uo smells like lemons' isn't because of perfume."

"It's because I spilled lemon sour on my head at a post-tournament party."

"The smell is mostly alcohol, that's all."

Q30. What are your sisters like?

"Refer to the previous answer."

Q31. What energy drinks do you keep on hand and which one do you recommend?

"Riot Blood, I guess. It stands out among energy drinks."

"But I'm not as heavy a user as the 'energy drink-soaked pumpkin head.' If I were to recommend one, it would be Backdraft."

Q32. Which one burned the most: the train, the bus, or the Ferris wheel? Ah, sorry, ignore that question! ... Which one do you like the most: cosplay, groping, bondage, or two-wheel piercing?

"Your move, I'm reporting you."

Q33. If you were to be the bottom, what kind of situation would you prefer?

"I don't have a preference... Really..."

"Please don't change my species, seriously."

"Being turned into a female medaka was tough, but being turned into an immortal jellyfish and always being the top is more like a horror story."

"Am I the only one who has been turned into a jellyfish? Is there anyone else?"

"Huh, there is?"

Q34. How are you feeling right now?

"Can I have a juice? My throat is drying out before I break down."

"Also, the cue card says 'The staff enjoyed the cup noodle,' which is a bit annoying."

Q35. Are there any pro gamers in Japan that you consider strong opponents? If so, who?

"Strong opponents, huh..."

"Well, I win against most people in terms of win rate, but there are many who I consider dangerous."

"Many people have the potential to change their win rate if they focus on improving their skills, even if they don't realize it. I don't try to force changes in others' styles, and as someone who hates losing, I don't plan to say anything."

Q36. Are you still playing the horse game?

"Horse... Horse?"

"Oh, Crisis Cabaret? Yes, I am."

"Actually, there's a Crisis Cabaret tournament next month. It might sound like a plug, but I'll be participating, so look forward to it!"

Q37. Why did you become a pro gamer? Is it because you can legally be a bottom?

"I'll ignore the second part. Why did I become a pro gamer? Probably to fight strong people."

"While you can fight in ranked matches, it's more about the one-time encounters."

"Becoming a pro gamer also means you can meet familiar faces in other games."

"Also, the sense of achievement from winning as an amateur became a habit... I was the best in this group!"

Q38. Tell us in detail about how you met Face-Hidden!

"No meeting story."

"Well, there was a fighting game. He was playing it first."

"Then I started playing and got beaten up badly, which was the start."

"I studied hard and beat him back, and that connection has continued."

Q39. What type of man do you like?

"Someone who doesn't get aroused by medaka."

Q40. Who is your best friend in the Nitro Squad team?

"Hmm... Since we usually act as a team, there isn't a specific best friend..."

"Maybe someone of the same gender?"

"Wait, are you trying to get a statement from me...!!?"

Q41. How did you meet Face-Hidden?

"Refer to the previous answer."

Q42. What do you think about the theory that there is a third hidden person, 'Gender-Hidden,' after 'Name-Hidden' and 'Face-Hidden'?

"The person who came up with that theory must be having fun. Please introduce them to a hospital."

"Also, I'm a man. I don't wake up as a woman, and I don't turn into a medaka or a jellyfish."

Q43. Do you think you can be a top?

"Hah... (Resigned laugh)"

"Well, you can't win in fighting games without attacking, so yes, I can."

Q44. Between na2meg, Sylvia, and Amelia, who is your type?

"Type... Huh, no dodging allowed?"

"Ugh... They're getting more and more aggressive... Well, I'm happy just to have a common hobby with someone, so..."

Q45. In private, are you the one who takes the lead (meaningful) or do you go with the flow (meaningful)?

"I don't understand what's meaningful, but in private, I don't really take the lead... Next."

Q46. In a certain game (Episode 11), someone similar to you called out 'R18 Tentacle Attack' to a man. Was it you?

"Probably just your imagination. Do you need a prescription?"

Q47. About the female pro gamer who loves potatoes, would you consider dating her?

"Well, it makes me worry about her health... But we share the same hobby, so we wouldn't run out of things to talk about."

Q48. How would you react if your best friend, Face-Hidden, started dating a beautiful girl?

"Him?"

"Can't really imagine it... He's barely functional in communication, and he's a bit of a sociopath."

"I can't picture him dating a woman who doesn't understand games, and I don't think he has the interest to develop a romantic relationship."

"But... If there's a woman who can keep up with his interests, maybe...?"

"Ah, Name-Hidden is a different story, so I think both Face-Hidden and I would decline."

Q49. In Galactic Heroes, who are the recommended characters for beginners and who do you often use?

"Well... As I often say..."

"Meteus and Cursed Prison are not beginner-friendly."

"Meteus has simple movements but is unpredictable, so beginners often crash into walls or fall off in city maps."

"Cursed Prison is obviously not beginner-friendly because you need to learn transformation patterns in addition to combat commands."

"So, if you want to use these characters, I welcome you to start with GH:C..."

"For beginners, I recommend the characters you can choose at the start, like Hydro Hands, which are relatively easy to use."

"But, I've heard that knowing the characters' moves from the manga can help you use them better, so I think it's best to start with characters that don't have too many quirks."

Q50. You have an overwhelming win rate in Japan, but how many people do you consider your equal when including international players?

"Well... It's embarrassing, but I categorize Sylvia Goldberg and Amelia Sullivan as higher ranks at the moment. That one win was more like a lucky punch."

"Considering equals, I think the players from the UK, South Korea, and Brazil are top-notch."

"Each country has different dominant strategies, so you can lose if you make a mistake in your response."

"Even in Japan, I lose sometimes, but after fighting multiple times, you can read their patterns and develop counter-strategies."

"Those who continue to grow are all strong opponents."

"Ah, a break?"

"Next time, please give me a solid hour... What? Second recruitment? Come on, I haven't even gone through half of these yet!?"

It's interesting that I got 100 comments so quickly, and the abyss comments were both appreciated and entertaining... But writing this has made me realize something.

Answering 100 questions in the middle of the night is definitely going to bring the author down (confirmed).