Participating in competitive fighting games like Undernight In-Birth Exe: Late[st] and Guilty Gear Strive requires not only skill but a deep understanding of your characters and matchups. I've followed Counter Hit April's journey, and it's clear that placing 13th out of 14 in Undernight 2 while using characters like Hyde and Linne is a tough challenge given the competitive scene's high skill ceiling. However, the 5th place finish out of 18 in Guilty Gear Strive is noteworthy, especially playing with Sol and Aba. Both characters offer unique playstyles—Sol as a rushdown character with strong offensive options, and Aba as a versatile fighter with defensive tools and mix-ups. Achieving a 50% set win rate, as indicated in the stats, highlights consistent performance under pressure. From personal experience, mastering fighters like Sol requires honing combo execution and spacing, while Aba demands attention to momentum control and punishing opponent mistakes. For aspiring esports players, tracking such stats and placements is invaluable for benchmarking progress. Keeping updated with tournament results and analyzing gameplay footage helps players identify effective strategies and character matchups. Engaging with the #videogame and #esports communities on platforms similar to Lemon8 can also provide advice and foster growth. Overall, Counter Hit April’s participation and results reflect the dedication needed to compete at these levels and offer inspiration for those aiming to step into the fighting game esports arena.