FWTS Chapter 162: World Champion
Chapter 162: World Champion
"Monkey, are you making music?"
Hearing Hou Muyun's comment, everyone in the WeChat group shifted their attention.
Shi Shiwǔ: "Isn't the songbook almost done? I think it's just the music left to be composed, right? Sounds like you're preparing an album!"
Hou Muyun: "Yeah, it's time to prepare my own album."
Xianxian: "You work so fast! The songbook is just finished, and now you're working on a new album. Don’t tell me you’ve already got the songs for the new album ready!"
Hou Muyun: "Almost there."
Er Zhang Combination: "Impressive! Your songwriting speed is almost as fast as your novel writing! Don't just write for yourself, you still owe us two songs!"
Zhang Jian: "And one for me!"
Tang Weiwei: "Don't forget me!"
Ami: "You all keep talking... I'm flying to Shanghai tomorrow to grab him!"
After chatting a bit in the group, Hou Muyun managed to get a clear understanding of the situation from Xiaopang.
"Super Brain? Tetris?"
After fully understanding, Hou Muyun couldn't help but find it amusing. After drawing the memory attribute card, he had been racking up points through the "Singer" and "War of Music" variety shows, so the thought of participating in "Super Brain" had crossed his mind. After all, it matched his "expertise."
However, since "Super Brain" had already started filming, the first round of contestant selection was over, and he wasn't famous enough to just ask to be on the show, he had a lot on his plate and let it go.
Unexpectedly, "Super Brain" was about to end, and it still managed to connect to him.
Of course, this connection was only because a Japanese contestant mentioned him due to his manga's release in Japan. Hou Muyun couldn't just jump out and say, "Come here and let me beat you to earn some points," which wouldn't make sense.
As for Bekki Tano's skill, Hou Muyun had seen the video and admitted he was indeed strong. Xiaopang also found out that Bekki Tano had been the world champion in Tetris for three consecutive years.
Back when Hou Muyun was live-streaming Tetris, just after obtaining the card system, he didn't have full confidence that he could definitely win.
But now, with his hand speed significantly increased and his enhanced observational and memory abilities, he could easily crush him with style.
Hou Muyun smiled, ignoring the topic and continuing his song creation.
However, some things were beyond Hou Muyun's control and prediction.
Soon, some images appeared online, all screenshots from FK. They included Bekki Tano's second and third comments, his exchanges with netizens, and remarks from some Japanese celebrities. These comments were quite infuriating for Chinese netizens.
Two FK comments:
"I didn't know he could play Tetris besides drawing manga! But I'll say it again, his manga won't last three rounds, and his Tetris skills won’t last three minutes!"
"What he plays is just the most basic Tetris acceleration. For us professional players, this kind of acceleration is child's play!"
Dueling comments:
"Never admitting defeat is a habit you Chinese can't change!"
"I am the winner, so I have the right to say this!"
"Your Chinese brain sports are weak, that's a fact!"
"Hmph, shows like 'Super Brain' are just a game to us!"
"If it weren't for the high appearance fee from the program, I wouldn't participate in such a competition!"
"Shuige? He's just a fig leaf for your Chinese brain sports, or else your score would be zero!"
Comments from other Japanese celebrities:
"Sorry, Tano-kun, for participating in such a competition!"
"Tano, you're a world champion, don't bother with them!"
"Everyone knows how weak Chinese brain sports are! In a country like China that chases fame and fortune, without a nationwide system, brain sports will never develop."
"Don’t argue with them! As for the manga, it will be gone after three rounds!"
...
As these comments spread, a media outlet released an interview video with the Japanese team that won on "Super Brain." The interview had just ended.
During Bekki Tano's interview, the reporter asked his opinion about the "Nine Days" manga landing in Japan, obviously aware of his FK comments, and questioned him about Chinese brain sports.
The reporter's question wasn't direct, perhaps trying to get Bekki Tano to clarify.
However, Bekki Tano's answer was quite straightforward.
In his usual polite manner: "I am a manga fan, and I welcome Chinese manga entering the Japanese market, allowing more Japanese people to learn more about China and its manga. As for Chinese brain sports, they have developed rapidly in recent years, and I sincerely hope they will continue to grow."
"Personally, I'll be in China for the next few days and would love to compete with Chinese Tetris players. Oh, I've heard that the author of that manga also enjoys playing Tetris. If he's interested in improving, I can teach him."
This video caused an uproar online.
"Damn, he's too arrogant!"
"Is he setting up a platform to accept all Chinese challengers?"
"He's treating Monkey like a beginner!"
"He's probably provoked by your comments on FK, or he's deliberately stirring things up! This is bad, someone skilled should shut him up!"
"Too cocky!"
"But he does have the credentials, being a three-time world champion in Tetris. We really don’t have anyone better."
"Experts are among the people! Someone come and take him down!"
"Monkey, come out quickly!"
"Well, Monkey is good, but only compared to us ordinary people. Against a world champion..."
Seeing Xiaopang hand over the phone with the interview video, Hou Muyun frowned slightly. He hadn’t intended to engage, but now he was mentioned again.
What did he do to deserve this?
However, since the challenge came directly, there was no reason not to respond.
After thinking for a while, he posted on Weibo: "I wondered why so many people @ me, turns out someone wants to teach me how to play Tetris! Not sure whether to laugh or cry. Can someone help me pass a message to him? No need to teach me; he’s not qualified yet. Let's not talk about challenges, let’s just play for fun and promote cultural exchange between the two countries."
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