Chapter 238
Chapter 238
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 238
Chapter Title: Lulu-chan is Happiest with the Members' Praise!
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After that, it was nothing short of a Da-jeong massacre show.
Having stormed through explosive growth based on kills, she gained the upper hand in a split-push setup.
She even solo-killed the opponent's top laner Nyarma twice on the side where they had grown the strongest, securing a smooth victory.
And in the second set that followed, the Bandit's carry show unfolded.
Having boasted confidence in top-lane Caril and boldly declaring "trust me,"
Da-jeong accepted it and picked Galeon to support Caril, completing the infamous CarGal combo that smashed every opponent's inhibitor.
With the match over, the casters and viewers showered extreme praise.
Finally, the overall POM (Player of the Match) for today's game was announced.
"This is honestly a must-give POM. After watching the game, not giving it to her just doesn't make sense."
The POM was none other than Da-jeong.
The Bandit had shone brightly too, leaving some room for debate,
but both casters and viewers unanimously accepted the decision.
It was a sign of just how overwhelming Da-jeong's performance had been.
"Alright, let's proceed with the interview alongside today's POM, Player Lulu. Player Lulu, can you hear us?"
"Ah, hello...! I'm Lulu from Blue LUV, playing mid for the 'Nine-Hundreds and the Rejects' team."
"Whoa, your voice sounds super tense. You okay?"
"Y-yes... I'm fine. It's just... knowing so many people are watching makes me a bit nervous."
As the POM interview proceeded and Da-jeong's voice flowed out, viewers burst into laughter.
In-game, she charged at opponents with the ferocity of a predator devouring them all.
But the moment the interview started, she shrank like a kindergartener stepping onto a talent show stage for the first time. It was absurdly cute.
"You showed an amazing performance today. Especially picking Irelia in set 1—that was shocking. Was it a strategy planned in scrims?"
"Y-yes. I usually like growth-type mage teamfight champs, but our coach said he wanted to see me on a strong split-push, selfish character. I'd played her in solo queue before, so I gave it a try."
"Ooh, so Coach Glow's foresight brought the win."
Learning it wasn't her idea but the coach's suggestion surprised viewers again, leading to more praise for the coach's strategy.
In fact, Da-jeong picking Irelia weakened Nyar's side push, making the win even easier.
"With the team name 'Nine-Hundreds and the Rejects,' many pegged you as underdogs before the tournament. Your thoughts?"
"Honestly, I don't know if we're underdogs. Everyone's so good... If I just improve a bit more, we could definitely be contenders for the win."
"Kya, great answer. Even after carrying like that, you're saying 'I'm still hungry. I can show more,' right?"
"Eh? N-no, that's not what I meant...?!"
As the interview wound down toward the end,
the casters tossed out their standard safe question for such interviews.
"By the way, in set 1, when did you first sense the win?"
"Um... I'm not sure about sensing the overall win, but there was a moment when I thought I could control lane phase as I wanted."
"Oh, when was that?"
"Earlier, when Han Du-chi used Q on the first mid wave. That's when I thought, 'Ah, lane phase will go well.'"
"Wait, really? Just from that?"
Casters and viewers alike floated question marks, but Da-jeong, a bit flustered, calmly explained.
"Well... Irelia has no ranged farm skill, so she struggles if the opponent freezes the wave. I wanted to freeze the first wave hard, and Du-chi pushed it for me. That's why my damage trade-off at level 3 worked out."
"Wow, so Han Du-chi losing lane phase came down to just that one skill?"
"N-not quite that much... but it probably created some discomfort. I main Orianna too—I know crossing that setup feels super awkward."
"Incredible. If Han Du-chi is watching this interview, they'd be floored."
Everyone was floored by Da-jeong's logical breakdown, and the interview wrapped up.
Da-jeong returned to Discord to share post-game thoughts with her teammates.
The energy was still sky-high; even after her interview, the voice chat buzzed for a while.
"Whoa, I was so nervous today, but we won super smoothly?"
"Right? Lulu just grabbed us by the collar and hard-carried."
"Ah, no. Bandit did amazing in set 2, and bot won lane phase so we could roll."
"Kuhuhu, getting praise from Lulu-nim... Play this clip at my funeral later. Lulu-nim."
"Ehehe, set 2 bot lane went well. Nyangta-nim landed almost every grab?"
They praised each other in a true family-like atmosphere.
She wanted to run a few more scrims, but with schedules ahead, the 'Nine-Hundreds and the Rejects' team called it a night.
"Anyway, great work everyone. See you at tomorrow's scrims."
"Good work!"
"Everyone worked hard."
"Thanks for the hard work!"
Leaving the Discord, Da-jeong seamlessly joined another without hesitation: the Blue LUV Discord.
The members were already gathered early to celebrate her first win.
"I'm back!"
Returning triumphantly with victory in hand, Da-jeong greeted energetically.
As if waiting, congratulations poured in from the members.
"Our maknae, great work!"
"Lulu-chan, you were so good! I screamed watching that 2v1 mid."
"I don't know LoL well, but it just felt cool."
"Right, you were the best. Our maknae."
"Hehe...! Thank you."
Flooded with praise from the members right upon joining,
Da-jeong couldn't hide her smile, squirming with a huge grin.
No matter what, nothing beat the genuine praise from her beloved members for making her happiest.