Red_Hood

TO MY CHOI HYEONJOON, My top laner. It was truly a difficult year for you, wasn't it? There were so many ups and downs, moments when things didn't go your way, moments when you struggled to find your footing, and moments when you perhaps weren't able to perform the way you wanted to. But there were also moments when you reminded everyone, including me, just how much potential you carry and how incredible you can be when everything falls into place. I'd be lying if I said I was never disappointed. There were games when I wished things had gone differently, when I found myself frustrated with your decisions and performances. But I guess that's what makes this love and support mean so much to me. Despite all those feelings, despite the difficult moments, my affection for you never really wavered. Because how can I call myself your fan if I only choose to stand beside you when you're at your best, but disappear when you find yourself at your lowest? How can I hold your mistakes against you when I know that, more than anyone watching from the other side of the screen, you are probably the one hurting the most? I hope you learn to be kinder to yourself, Hyeonjoon. As this year comes to an end, and we find ourselves without another title to celebrate, I hope you allow yourself to let go of the mistakes you made on the Rift. I hope you don't spend too much time dwelling on the games you wish you could play again, the decisions you wish you could take back, or the moments when you felt you could have done better. Instead, I hope you take a moment to look back at how far you've come. Pat yourself on the shoulder. Give yourself the credit you deserve. You made it through another demanding year, carrying expectations, pressure, and so many things that perhaps the people watching will never fully understand. Please know that somewhere out here, there is someone who remains incredibly proud of you. Not just for your victories, your good games, or the moments when you make everyone cheer, but also for the times you struggled, picked yourself up, and continued showing up despite everything. I am proud of the player you are, but even more than that, I hope you are proud of the person you have become through all these years. And when next year comes, wherever life and your career may lead you, I hope you never doubt that there will still be people cheering for you. I will be one of them. Whether you stay or leave, whether you find yourself lifting another trophy or going through another difficult season, I will continue to wish you nothing but the best. After all, you are the very reason I am here. You are the reason I found myself caring so deeply about this chaotic little world of competitive League of Legends. You brought me here, and somewhere along the way, supporting you became something I could never imagine giving up so easily. I don't know what the future holds, but I know that wherever your journey takes you, a part of my heart will always follow. You did well, my Choi Hyeonjoon. Even if this year didn't end the way we hoped, I hope you know that it was never a wasted journey. I hope you find happiness in the things you do, peace in the decisions you make, and the courage to keep chasing the dreams that brought you here in the first place. I am proud of you. Always. I'm sorry for the times I let my disappointment speak louder than my understanding. Thank you for giving me so many reasons to stay, to believe, and to keep cheering. And I hope, in all the years that lie ahead, you will never forget that you are loved beyond the trophies you win and the games you play. I'm sorry. Thank you. I love you, my top laner. #DORAN #도란