Gender Swap: The Introvert’s Broadcast

In the game Reore, there exists a feature called Couple Champions. These champions consist of a male marksman character and a female support character. Because of this, if a marksman selects such a character, it’s recommended for the support to choose the corresponding partner champion.

‘I’ve heard people say this pairing doesn’t matter much these days, but still.’

Since this is a duo match between streamers, using Couple Champions could add some fun synergy. No one would seriously think that choosing these characters implies an actual romantic relationship.

[🗡️Omniscient Cthulhu: Oh, what’s the relationship between you two?]
[🗡️Omniscient Cthulhu: Going for Couple Champs? Shocking.]
[Kang Hoo-min: My large labia radar is tingling. Flap, flap.]
→ Temporarily banned!

[Seriously, dude;;]
[This is such a women-only issue...]
[So gross, honestly.]
[Please don’t use such crude language.]
[Isn’t someone suing that guy yet?]
[Just sue him already.]
[They won’t sue someone they like, lol.]

Comments like that could absolutely get someone sued. I learned this while browsing forums in the past.

‘It’s understandable if someone says such things about a celebrity.’

There was a user on the Ifrit Gallery who made vulgar jokes about a celebrity and ended up getting sued. That person likely closed their account and, as of now, might be spending their days reflecting on their actions—lawsuits can be frightening.

“I mean, it would be pretty awkward to file a lawsuit over something like that. Imagine going to the police station and saying, ‘Hi, I stream under the name Dama, and someone left an inappropriate comment...’ Just thinking about it is embarrassing.”

[😂😂😂😂😂]
[True though.]
[🗡️Omniscient Cthulhu: Really, though, lol.]
[Does this mean we can make dirty jokes now?]
[Hey, hey, you’re not a top-tier regular.]
[Dirty jokes are only allowed for top-tier regulars, after all.]
[Hwanhee: Stop obsessing over top-tier status, seriously.]
[Hwanhee: Just be active all day, and people will recognize you.]
[As expected of Hwanhee.]

It felt unnecessary to sue someone I knew over something minor like that. If it were outright severe sexual harassment, that would be a different story.

As I was lost in thought, the game began.

- Alright, let’s have fun, everyone!
“Sure.”
- Okay...”

The game started, and we were chatting casually while waiting for the minions to spawn.

- So, Mangming, how did you come across Dama’s stream? I’m curious.

Based on her behavior, Salok seemed quite interested in Mangming. She even asked about such minor details.

- Oh, well… I ran into them during a ranked game and decided to check out the stream. That’s how we met.
- Ohh…

[🗡️Omniscient Cthulhu: That was fun, lol.]
[It was great until Mangming’s gallery fans raided the stream.]
[All Mang Gallery members need to be wiped out.]
[Aren’t Salok’s fans similar?]
[Honestly, they’re all the same.]
[But they’re nice people.]
[Hwanhee: In all my time watching streams, here’s what I’ve learned.]
[Hwanhee: Both Mangming and Salok are good people at heart.]

I had to agree. Mangming and Salok both showed consideration for me. Their occasional jokes seemed intended to enhance the fun of the stream.

Just as I was thinking that—

[You have been slain!]
[Lee Sin → Zac]

- Ugh, why didn’t anyone protect bot lane during the invade?
“Ah, sorry.”
**- It’s fine.”

[LOL 😂]
[Well, apologies are all we can do.]
[If you’re sorry, then it’s fine.]
[🗡️Omniscient Cthulhu: If they apologize, it’s valid, lol.]

[I was too distracted by the conversation and missed the invade.]
[Hwanhee: By the way, Salok, what’s your rank in Reore?]
[Hwanhee: I’m curious since I’ve never seen it.]

I was curious too. I checked her profile earlier but found no recent activity, so her rank wasn’t visible. Still, I phrased my question carefully.

“Salok, what’s your rank? I’m not curious or anything, but a viewer is.”
- Oh, I’m Master tier. Why?”
“...Master?”
- Yup.”

[?????]
[🗡️Omniscient Cthulhu: Oh, come on.]
[🗡️Omniscient Cthulhu: I checked your profile. Last season you were Platinum.]
[Did she lie about being Master?]
[Oh, classic Salok.]
[Hwanhee: Why lie, though?]

What’s going on? Who’s telling the truth? As I mulled this over—

- I was Master once, but that was on a different account. That account’s gone now, so I can’t prove it.
- By that logic, I’m Master tier too.”
- Don’t cross the line, Mangming.”
- Uh… okay.”

[Mangming gets roasted again, lol.]
[But isn’t Mangming more fun when she’s getting teased?]
[Every comedy needs a punching bag, after all.]
[🗡️Omniscient Cthulhu: Still, Mangming’s skills are close to Master tier.]
[I’m not sure of her current rank, but isn’t she Diamond?]
[Diamond is basically Master tier.]
[Hwanhee: Diamond is not Master tier, come on.]

I wasn’t too interested in ranks, so I let it go. We continued playing the game.

“I’m going in. Please follow up.”
- Got it.”

Signaling Mangming, I dived in like lightning.

Swoosh.

In the bush, an enemy jungler appeared—a bald woman, her head gleaming under the light. Upon seeing her, I instinctively used all my abilities to retreat—

[You have been slain!]
[Lee Sin → Zac]

- Agh...”
“Sorry, I panicked and reacted automatically...”

[🗡️Omniscient Cthulhu: Dude, seriously, lol.]
[Why retreat immediately? Are you even a support?]
[You left your marksman to die, lol.]

The chat erupted in frustration, especially from marksman players. To calm them down, I said:

“Calm down, everyone. It’s just a game. And a normal one at that.”

[Calm~]
[These marksmen are hilarious when they’re mad, lol.]

After settling the chat, we resumed the game. I decided to focus on supporting my marksman better next time.

Later, as Salok joined us for a gank, everything aligned perfectly.

[Triple Kill!]

“Now that’s what I’m talking about.”
- Nice!”
- Good job!”

We managed a clean triple kill, even taking down the enemy jungler. The kills went to Mangming, and the mood lifted significantly.

[Great synergy there.]
[🗡️Omniscient Cthulhu: That’s the way, lol.]

Even I felt proud of my play and decided to type in chat:

[All][LondonIsDangerous][Rakan]: Support gap, lol.@@novelbin@@

But—

[All][ParrotIs][Nautilus]: That’s just jungle diff, stop bragging, lol.”

Seeing the opponent’s frustration, I decided not to push further, especially since I wasn’t streaming alone.

As the game continued, it eventually ended with a loud—

[Defeat!]

He ended up losing the game.