Q: Actually, my interview style is quite humorous and relaxed. I feel sorry to interview you in such a situation. Now is the time for you to gather your emotions after losing in the semifinals. If I keep joking, it feels very rude. If you want, we can postpone this interview to another day in the future; it’s fine if we don’t do it today. What do you think?
Lehends : What kind of jokes do you usually make? (laughs)
Q: For example, seeing you drive the Rift Herald, it seems you wouldn't get a driver's license, jokes like that.
Lehends : I'm okay with that.
Q: You mentioned in a previous interview that the streets in Europe are wide, and the buildings are tall and beautiful, so it feels great. Is that why driving the Rift Herald doesn’t lead to traffic accidents easily? I was going to ask this question; can I ask such a question?
Lehends : Before answering this question, I want to say that (even though we lost) I can answer sincere questions, and I hope he can keep this in mind during the interview.
Q: That’s fine.
Lehends : To answer that question, actually in the last game, I also misclicked the Herald. But it has nothing to do with the roads & buildings in Europe; I need to practice well next year.
Q: You must be very unhappy right now. Actually, I had a terrible week too, so I can resonate with you.
Lehends : It’s a hard feeling to bear, but there’s no way to continue overcoming all of this, that’s how it is.
Q: Before the interview started, because I was feeling down and the atmosphere wasn’t good, I was worried that Lehends might not be in the mood for an interview, and I kept thinking about whether to cancel it. But seeing you smiling while accepting the interview really touched me. I think this is a unique quality of yours.
Lehends : (laughs) I think it’s better to smile than to show a sad face, so I’ve been trying to live cheerfully. But the current result is still hard to accept.
Q: When you played the deadly game with your teammates, you often died, and every time you died, your teammates chased and hit you. Today you also died many times; what do you think about that?
Lehends : (laughs) Now that I think about it, it does seem like that; I feel like I’m very disobedient.
Q: I also don’t listen to others.
Lehends : It’s the same back then and today. If I listened a bit more to others, I probably would have died less, which is regrettable.
Q: One day you will learn from the lessons, right?
Lehends : I have already learned.
Q: The relationship between you and Ruler is quite interesting. I saw a clip where you joked with each other about getting older, your League of Legends skills declining, and how you’re both in trouble. Although Peanut is older, he still looks handsome and performs well, while we are old and ugly. Now that you have been eliminated, Peanut has also been eliminated, and Ruler didn’t even make it to the World Championship; this year has ended for you. Is there anything you want to say to Ruler?
Lehends : It feels like the year ended in order of appearance (Lehend > Peanut > Ruler ). If Ruler becomes more handsome next year, he should achieve better results.
Q: If you want to win the World Championship, do you need to go to a dermatologist?
Lehends : It feels like it would cost a lot of money.
Q: If I undergo surgery to remove dark circles, will I become a better reporter?
Lehends : I think that’s part of your charm.
Q: Your brotherly bond with Kiin is well-known within GEN, and you often joke with each other. Can you talk about that?
Lehends : I’m not doing it on purpose; Kiin is very shy. I don’t have any thoughts; it’s Kiin who created that image.
Q: Your teammates generally like to tease you, like poking you and then running away. You often playfully fight with each other, and it feels like you’re always the loser. Why is your win rate so low?
Lehends : It depends on financial resources; I can win against Peyz.
Q: Finally, is there anything you want to say to the English-speaking fans?
Lehends : I’m very, very regretful today; this match will probably be something I think about repeatedly in my life. I will always remember this match and hope to win the World Championship someday in the future, with today’s teammates as the champions.
