Recently, a story went viral on Twitter in Japan
related to the video game “ Apex
Legends .” The controversy revolves around Momojo Jotaro (桃条承太郎) ,
a professional eSports player who was discovered playing with a partner who
used illegal cheat programs in the popular video game. Momojo admitted in a
statement that, despite being aware of the violation, he continued
playing due to an unusual proposal he received: two female players promised to
help him “graduate from his virginity” if he maintained a high rank in the
game.
In his public statement, Momojo expressed:
- « I,
Momojo Jotaro, played ranked games with a player I met in early July
during the second part of Season 21, and who turned out to be a wallhack
cheater. Despite knowing this, I continued playing ranked mode, which
resulted in boosting. I want to offer my sincerest
apologies to all the players in the qualifying league who were affected
and harmed by this situation.
- The
root of this incident comes from several factors: After a tweet from the
team about an incident involving another player on June 30, I received
harsh criticism online. Furthermore, I was going through a difficult time
due to a fight with my family, which led me to a state of despair. Also,
I must admit that I had a close friendship with two women who liked Apex
Legends, and one of them had jokingly told me that she would help me
'graduate from my virginity' if I maintained the rank of Predator.
- This
set of circumstances, although embarrassing, led me to make these
mistakes. I apologize, but to protect the privacy of the two women
mentioned, I cannot provide further details in this statement. I
am deeply sorry for what happened .
The eSports team Deltan Gaming , to
which Momojo belonged, also issued an official statement:
- « Report
on the boosting of a team member: We confirm that Momojo Jotaro, a
member of our team, was playing ranked matches in Apex Legends with a user
who used cheats, despite knowing about their use. This act is a serious
violation of both our team and the integrity of the game itself, and will not
be tolerated under any circumstances. Because of this, Momojo Jotaro will
be kicked off the team. As a measure to prevent future incidents,
we will take legal action against any player who violates the rules in a
similar way. We apologize to our fans, collaborators and everyone involved
for the inconvenience and concern caused .
The online community has reacted with a mix of
humor, disbelief and criticism towards the situation. Here are some of the most
notable comments:
- " This
is too much fun ."
- « Don't
play with the heart of a virgin! ».
- " Too
honest, makes me laugh ."
- " He
couldn't resist sexual desire ."
- « I
can only say 'what bad luck' ».
- « Sexual
desire is a source of energy ».
- " Well,
you can't blame someone for trying ."
- « As
a former employee of a gaming company, I condemn what he did. But as a
man, I understand his feelings about him.
- " Everyone
involved is problematic, but the two women are the worst ."
- " Virgins
and weak men are easily deceived, they should watch Tanukana's
transmissions ."
- « Why
is 'graduating virginity' trending? ».
- « The
cheats are rubbish, but the motivation is so tender that I can't get angry .»
- « Did
you manage to 'graduate'? ».
- " He
must have been excited every time he rose through the ranks ."
Source: Otakomu
