Nirvana Top Laner, Reborn Tokyo Girl

Chapter 80, Part 78: My Career Begins in Taipei

Chapter 80, Section 78: A Career That Began in Taipei
There were so many things I wanted to do during this winter break.

Akari Kujo will have a holiday, and the Japanese New Year celebrations also take place during this time.

I made plans with Akari Kujo to go shopping in the shopping district and eat at some of the small shops we used to frequent.

I've made plans to go on a hot spring trip with my sister, and we're going to Kyoto, which isn't far from Osaka, to have a good time for a while.

A series of wonderful and exciting things happen within this short period of time.

However, due to a sudden change in his career, many of the agreements that had been made could not be fulfilled.

For almost the entire period around the Lunar New Year, Akari Kujo and her older sister Shiori Shimamura accompanied her as she ran around dealing with visa and contract-related matters.

On New Year's Day, she and Akari Kujo went on a whirlwind tour as agreed.

Neither of them had much fun, and neither of them was fully immersed in the experience.

Afterwards, to ensure that her contract wasn't compromised, Akari Kujo even brought in her company's legal department, which was a great help.

Incidentally, it was also because of this opportunity that Shimamura Yuna met Kujo Akari's family for the first time.

Her mother was an upper-class person who gave off a very distant vibe, almost like a stereotypical Japanese tycoon's wife.

Fortunately, she wasn't as sharp-tongued and mean as the stereotypical wealthy wives in TV dramas. She was quite friendly to Shimamura Yuna, and as soon as they met, she warmly greeted Shimamura Yuna and inquired about her health.

She also said things like, "You don't need to be so polite with me. Since Mingli considers you her most inseparable friend, then to me, you are also my daughter."

Even when Shimamura Yuna's plans to become a professional gamer were still in their infancy, she started telling Shimamura Yuna that if she didn't want to play professionally, she could work for the Kujo family's company.
To some extent, it could be said that they were a bit too friendly and enthusiastic.
Although she didn't know if it was just polite talk or genuine kindness, Shimamura Yuna was already very happy that her friend's family was willing to express their goodwill towards her.

She had initially worried that Kujo's family might look down on her because she was poor, but it seems she was overthinking it.

I was busy like this until around January 10, 2025, when I finally had some free time, and my visa to Taiwan was approved around that time.

But this doesn't mean that Shimamura Yuna has free time to play around or anything like that with Kujo Akari.

The LCP season will start on January 17th, and CFO will make his debut.

Therefore, the day her visa was approved, the CFO contacted her, urging her to fly to Taiwan as soon as possible to participate in the team's training.

She couldn't object to this, as it was her duty as a professional player.

Thus, the route that Akari Kujo had her family driver take to the airport for Yuna Shimamura became the place where the two met for the last time.

In the car, the two girls sat together in the back seat, but neither of them spoke.

Akari Kujo seemed somewhat saddened.

I finally reconciled with my friend, and my friend, who I had been stuck in, is finally moving forward again.
But the price of moving forward again is separation from oneself.

She knew it was all right.

Both she and Shimamura Yuna are moving in the right direction for each other.

But
'If I could, I wish I could stay with her forever.'

This is a capricious and unrealistic statement.

She knew it, so she wouldn't say it.

But
"Yuna. Um... do you know what my biggest goal is right now?"

Shimamura Yuna lowered her head and replied softly, "What?"

Akari Kujo said, "Actually, I didn't have any clear plans about what I wanted to do in the future or what kind of person I wanted to become before."

"I just kept moving forward half-heartedly under the pressure of my parents' demands and the expectations of those around me, and gradually became an outstanding person in the eyes of others."

"However, what I didn't expect was that you, who always seemed more lost in life than I was, found the dream you wanted to realize and the path you wanted to take earlier than I did."

"So, these past few days, I've actually been thinking about what I really want."

At this point, Akari Kujo paused slightly to organize her thoughts.

"I wonder if I'm striving to become an entrepreneur as successful as my parents? Is it to earn more money than them? Would such a thing bring me happiness?"

"But after thinking it over, I think the answer is no. While I wouldn't say I'm averse to it, I don't have any particular feelings about those rigid rules either."

"If I had to say what truly makes me happy, it would probably be seeing you get better little by little, and being by your side watching you smile. That's when I'm happiest."

"So, after a period of careful consideration, I have made my decision."

At this point, she turned her head and looked at Shimamura Yuna with a smile.

"I have decided that the path I will take from now on is one that will be recognized by the world and my family, and one that will intersect with your path."

"I want to be your support, your helper, or rather..."

"I want to be your boss."

These words surprised Shimamura Yuna; she hadn't expected such words to come from the usually composed Kujo Akari.

However, before she could express any feelings or opinions, the car, which had been moving steadily, suddenly stopped.

Arrived at the airport
Perhaps out of shame, Akari Kujo seemed to intentionally avoid further in-depth conversations with Yuna Shimamura on this matter.

As soon as the car stopped, she immediately began seeing the passenger off.

"Well then, goodbye. I hope that when I see you again, you will have taken a firm and solid step on your own path."

So, Shimamura Yuna could only bid her a brief farewell with a sense of helplessness.

Goodbye, and the same blessings are bestowed upon you.

As the Kujo family's car drove away, Shimamura Yuna couldn't help but mutter to herself.
'Become my boss?'

She stood there for a moment, deep in thought, before bursting into laughter.

Then, he shook his head.

"I hope that day will ever come."

Then she headed towards the airport.
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Yuna Shimamura did not come to Taiwan alone.

Another person came to Taiwan with her.
Rei Inoue.

That's right, it's Su Qing's friend, the one who runs the LJL esports team in Japan.

Her reason for coming here was simple: to act as Shimamura Yuna's manager and guardian.

Although her older sister Shiori Shimamura agreed to let Yuna Shimamura go to Taiwan to compete, she was still a little uneasy about her, a little girl with depression, living alone outside of Japan.

Although she seems normal now, that's because she's in a familiar environment.

Who knows if I'll relapse if I don't adapt to life outside or feel uncomfortable with social interactions?

What if she throws a tantrum in Taipei again, altering her knives or jumping off a building, with no one around to take care of her? Who would feel at ease?

Therefore, in Taiwan, who will take care of Shimamura Yuna has become a very important issue.

At this moment, Su Qing volunteered and said, "I understand Taiwan, I understand Chinese, can I go and take care of her?"

It seems that her casual remark a while ago wasn't entirely a joke, but rather something she was serious about.

However, this suggestion was ultimately rejected by her close friend, Inoue Rei.

The reason given was, "With your carefree attitude, you can't take care of anyone, not even yourself."

Although she rejected the idea of Su Qing going to Taiwan with Shimamura Yuna, she believed that the suggestion itself was not problematic; the problem lay in the choice of who would carry it out.

Therefore, she decided to personally accompany Shimamura Yuna to Taiwan, acting as her guardian and manager. After all, she herself wanted to witness the birth of a legendary Japanese athlete.

Su Qing stayed in Japan to help her lead the struggling LJL team.

That would be the perfect decision.

On the one hand, she is relatively reliable and has a more meticulous personality, so she believes she can take better care of Shimamura Yuna.

On the other hand, it would also give Su Qing, who spends all her time lazing around in internet cafes, something to do. Letting her help lead the LJL team might help her rediscover some of her ambition.

Even if I ruin that LJL team, it doesn't matter. I wasn't expecting any results anyway. I'll just treat it as Su Qing having fun with the team.

After making this decision, Rei Inoue flew to Taiwan before Yuna Shimamura's visa was processed, rented a house for her near the CFO's base, and prepared all her living necessities in advance.

As soon as Shimamura Yuna got off the plane, Inoue Rei drove up to the airport in a Toyota and picked her up, taking her to the vicinity of her rented apartment.

Upon arriving at the apartment building, Inoue Rei walked ahead, took out her key to open the door, and said to her, "You'll be living here for the time being. Forget about the base; it's all men, there are no girls' dorms, so you'll have to stay here."

"And that's it."

At this point, Inoue Rei raised her head and looked at Shimamura Yuna seriously, her eyes carrying a kind of elder's temperament.

“I read what you said during the live broadcast. You said that you came to Taiwan to win the game, not to create hype.”

"I really like what you said. It's very inspiring and passionate. It even got me, an old guy who graduated a few years ago, fired up a bit."

"So, I'm cheering you on. But I also hope you don't just say it, not for others, but to live up to your own expectations."

After saying that, she walked into the house without looking back.

"Let's rest today. Formal training will begin tomorrow."

Yuna Shimamura hurriedly followed, replying, "I understand."

And so, the professional streamer "Ghost King Yuna" temporarily went offline.

The professional player "Shimamura" has been added to the game.

And her journey officially begins today.

P.S.: This is the first update of the day, 3 words.