On the other side, at the live show, the cameras were rolling, capturing the preparation of the twopeting teams.


    Miranda, trying to avoid upsetting Marion, decided to keep quiet for the time being. After all, she didn''t want her newlyunchedpany to crumble because of a PR disaster.


    However, her silence seemed to dampen the show''s buzz. Sebastian, too, wasn''t saying much. He just sat there with an air of elegance, asionally sipping his coffee, and every now and then, he''d nce at Miranda, whispering a few words to her. This only added to the silence in the guest seat.


    There was sporadicmentary from another director guest, but for the most part, the only sounds in the studio came from the two teams.


    The host decided to stir things up and handed the mic over to Miranda. What followed was a scene like this during the teams'' prep time.


    When Arabe started whining, trying to avoid training, Miranda chimed in, "What''s my take? I''d say the team should just rece her."


    As Arabegged behind in practice, whining, "Oh, I''m so bad at this, I''m such a klutz, I give up, I can''t do it," Miranda didn''t hold back. "Yuck, does she really think that''s cute?"


    When Lysanderforted Arabe, saying, "It''s alright, Be, just stick with me, it''s no big deal if you can''t keep up," Miranda quipped, "Wow, that''s impressive. If they lose, maybe they should just leave the circle."


    Seeing the stars of the Shadow Reapers were diligently practicing with their teammates, Miranda noted, "Vivian''s got great speed and sharp reflexes. Well, she''s quite the looker. Their teamwork''s solid, way better than dealing with that dead weight of the other team."


    ...


    When the Shadow Reapers analyzed their new members, Miranda observed, "Noints here, their analysis is spot on. The new members all adopt aggressive strategy, switching to that suits their lineup perfectly."


    The Shadow Reapers gotplimented. It was then that people realized Miranda wasn''t just there to stam others; she could dish out praise too, albeit directly and without a hint of subtlety. Besides, she carried her own opinions on their analysis of the game, which began to change the minds of some viewers who had initially held a


    grudge against her.


    Still, there were a few dissenting voices.


    "Miranda''s not targeting the Hawke siblings, she''s just stating facts. Why isn''t she mming the Shadow Reapers?"


    "Hahaha! Miranda is my happy pill - every line she says cracks me up."


    "Is this what it means to be a master of snark? I''m loving it!"


    "Exactly, just look at the difference


    between the two teams. Vortex Esports is held back by Arabe, who''s proud yetzy and can''t keep up. Shadow Reapers are working hard! Even the stars are down to earth. It''s my first time seeing this side of Vivian, and I''m a new fan now."


    "Only those who work hard deserve admiration, right? What does Arabe have to show for it? Just her four brothers?"


    "Oof, better not say anything. Arabe''s fans mighte at me with ''if you''re so good, why don''t you do it?'' Well, I have a busy schedule."


    "Arabe herself said she isn''t good, so what are you expecting from her? If you''re so good, why don''t you do it?"


    "Some folks should just chill. Even if Be''s not great, so what? Don''t forget there''s Lysander. Our guy will carry Be to victory, no sweat!"


    As the show''s viewership numbers


    climbed back up, the producers


    be


    breathed a sigh of relief. It had to Miranda, herments were indeed pure gold for ratings. Even though Sebastian didn''t speak much, his asional responses to Miranda kept things interesting.