To me it's the seal between the rings and the cylinder wall that needs breaking in. Nothing to do with the pistons (not so much la). So to me I'd say yes - need to run in.
You forgot meh? Kajang - you traffic light standstill moved with all of us in the car using 3rd gear.
No lah! Standstill cannot. It was slowing down then traffic lights change, then take corner without gear change