In an unprecedented discovery, researchers from the renowned Chiba Scientific Institute have identified a unique case of Stress-Induced Environmental Unraveling Malady (SEUM) linked to Internet use. The subject, a man known as "ChefTrottoir," displayed symptoms of SEUM in correlation with reading online discussions about the Nintendo Switch game "Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

ChefTrottoir, a French man residing in an undisclosed area of Northern Japan, began to exhibit the primary symptoms of SEUM, characterized by elevated stress levels and destructive behavior towards his own living environment, after reading about others enjoying the latest installment of the "Legend of Zelda" series.

The research team at Chiba Scientific Institute launched an in-depth investigation into ChefTrottoir's unusual case. They monitored his Internet activities, focusing on his interaction with online gaming communities, and his subsequent behavioral changes.

"What's fascinating about ChefTrottoir's case," says lead researcher Dr. Hiroshi Nakamura, "is that his SEUM symptoms aren't triggered by playing the game itself but by reading about other people's enjoyment of it. We believe this is the first recorded case of its kind."

The study involved tracking ChefTrottoir's online activities, his physiological responses to reading gaming discussions, and the resulting SEUM episodes. The data showed a clear correlation between the time spent on gaming forums and the severity of his SEUM symptoms.

The researchers at Chiba Scientific Institute are now working to understand the psychological mechanisms behind this peculiar case of SEUM. Their focus is to gain more insights into this disorder, which they hope could contribute to the development of potential interventions and treatments.