Recently, a story went viral on Twitter in Japan related to the video game “Legends of the apex“The controversy revolves around Momojo Jotaro (桃条承太郎), a professional eSports player who was caught playing with a partner who used illegal cheating programs in the popular video game. Momojo admitted in a statement that, despite being aware of the violation, He continued playing because of an unusual proposal he received: two female players promised to help him “graduate from virginity” if he maintained a high position in the game.

In his public statement, Momojo expressed:

• «I, Momojo Jotaro, played ranked matches with a player I met in early July during the second part of Season 21, who turned out to be a wallhacker. Despite knowing this, I continued playing in ranked mode, which resulted in a boost. I would like to extend my sincerest apologies to all the qualifying league players who have been affected and disadvantaged 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. In addition, I was going through a difficult time due to a fight with my family, which led me to a state of despair. Additionally, I must admit that I had a close friendship with two women who were into Apex Legends, and one of them jokingly told me that she would help me 'graduate from my virginity' if I kept the Predator rank.
• 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 Delta Gamingto which Momojo belonged, also issued an official statement:

• «Report on boosting a team member: We have confirmed that our team member Momojo Jotaro was playing ranked matches in Apex Legends with a user who was using 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. As a result, Momojo Jotaro will be removed from the team. As a measure to prevent future incidents, we will take legal action against any player who violates the rules in a similar manner. We apologize to our fans, contributors and everyone involved for the inconvenience and concern caused.».

The online community reacted with a mix of humor, disbelief and criticism to the situation. Here are some of the most notable comments:

• «This is so much fun».
• «Don't play with a virgin's heart!».
• «Very honest, makes me laugh».
• «I couldn't resist the sexual desire».
• «All I can say is '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.».
• «Everyone involved is problematic, but the two women are the worst.».
• «Virgins and weak men are easily deceived, they should watch Tanukana's broadcasts».
• «Why is 'forming virginity' trending?».
• «The cheats are trash but the motivation is so cute I can't stay mad».
• «Did you manage to 'graduate'?».
• «He must have been excited every time he moved up the ranks.».

Source: Otakomu