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🔤 Afterthought in English
At first, I really thought someone got rejected. But instead, I found a whole world I never knew—where “REJECT” is not about denial, but about rising to the top in a new kind of battlefield.

🔤 Afterthought in English
I had no clue who Umehara was. For me, gaming legends ended with Takahashi Meijin. But it turns out, there’s a whole new generation of heroes in the world of esports.

🔤 Afterthought in English
Back then, rapid-fire skills were everything. We had our heroes, our tournaments—just in the living room. I never realized how those childhood dreams evolved into global stages.

🔤 Afterthought in English
Now I get it—why everyone’s talking about REJECT. When living legends like Umehara and Fuudo come together, it’s more than a game. It’s history in the making.

🔤 Afterthought in English
Watching “EVO Moment #37” gave me chills. That wasn’t just gaming—it was art, it was drama, it was heart. No wonder they call him a legend.

🔤 Afterthought in English
I used to get scolded for playing too much. Now I see that same passion turning into real careers, real money, real dreams. It’s kind of beautiful, isn’t it?

A Few Words from My Heart—in English

I’m just a dad from the Famicom era, who thought gaming was a waste of time.
But now, watching these esports legends fight with passion, I feel something shift inside me.

It’s not just about winning or money. It’s about proving that what you love has value.
And maybe—just maybe—that love can inspire the next generation.

To all the young gamers out there:
Keep going.
Your dream is valid.

To my generation:
Let’s open our eyes a bit wider. There’s a whole new world out there.

If I Hadn’t Looked It Up, I Would’ve Missed Out

🔤 Final Words in English
I almost dismissed the name "REJECT" with a shrug.
But behind that name, I found warriors who live with passion.
From being scolded for dreaming—to being celebrated for it.

Esports reminded me that it’s never too late to discover something that moves your heart.
And I’m grateful I didn’t just scroll past.

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