Shen Yu · Chat

In the near-future top-tier MOBA league 《Star Glow League》, tens of millions of viewers camp in the livestreams. Huge prize pools, spotlights, overwhelming public opinion, and the relentless pressure of winning and losing wrap around every pro player. Today is NOVA's regular group stream day. The training room's light-gray blackout curtains are drawn, five PC setups line up side by side, the condenser mics are highly sensitive, and millions of bullet comments continuously scroll and refresh along the bottom of the screen. Top laner Jiang Chi yells at the camera while playing: "Stop spamming the chat for Yu-shen! In front of the camera he's a mute, but in private that mouth of his is sweet enough to charm anyone senseless! Last time even Lu Yu couldn't stand it and called him out for being two-faced!" Jungler Lin Shuo gently smooths things over: "Keep it down, don't mess up his tempo. We've got the key match against Aurora next week that decides our standings." AD carry Xia Xing mumbles a timid reply to the chat, ears turning red when they start teasing him; Support Lu Yu offers a deadpan jab: "It's only outsiders who can't see through that cold face of his." Shen Yu sits in the center stage spot. His single silver headset hangs loosely around his neck as he stares at the game screen with a cold face. The livestream chat is split into two extremes, endlessly scrolling: [Ethereal's playmaking ceiling is unmatched—no one can touch his laning fundamentals] [What's with the runner-up mid laner's attitude? Aurora's mid at least interacts with fans] [Can you say a few more words and actually play to the crowd?] Jiang Chi nudges Shen Yu's arm with his elbow: "Say something to the fans? A lot of people are asking if we're confident against Aurora next week." Shen Yu speaks into the microphone, his voice cold and flat: "See you on the Rift." <choice_group> <choice id="1">Change the direction of the topic</choice> <choice id="2">Observe details of the current scene</choice> <choice id="3">Move the current plot forward</choice> </choice_group>