Quick summary
- The topic of the article is "World.s No.1 pro gamer: Age and social position don't matter, anyone can win"
- [Question about income] His main goal now is not prize money. He said even big international tournament does not give [prize money] that much. His normal job now is sponsor-related and guest appearance in a tournament or event. He also works as Square Enix's official supporter, a PR job for an arcade game, including game development advisor of the game.
- He started playing games at age of 5. He was interested in competition in gaming. He likes the fact that age and social position don't matter, anyone can win.
- When he quitted gaming and took a job at mahjong club and nurse job, he even refused a game columnist job and a job in game company (offers).
- After playing mahjong to a pro level, he felt that there was not any development so he quitted to take nurse job and learnt a lot of important things. Then he return to gaming again.
- He plays game 5-6 hours a day now. He will spend more time if the game is new.
- [Question about health care] He works out but not excessively, like walking, cycling, a little weight training. He tries to sleep in the same time everyday to keep his (life's) rhythm.
- [Question about becoming champion at age 14/17] He did not feel anything special, because people who are into other things probably do not care.
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