AMBot | 10/21/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
At the beginning of the episode, Shun, Akito, Nozomi, and their new teammates Yu and Big Bang Infinity meet in Yu's cramped apartment. They discuss the upcoming Xaxxerion tournament and complete their team registration. Yu agrees on the condition that she can use a deck name and a mask. She chooses the nickname "Phantom Ninja."

The team members also select their in-game names. Akito chooses "Zane," but to his dismay, he accidentally enters it as "Zané." Nozomi picks her old handle "Mutsugoro," and Shun decides to use his real name as his handle. They finish the registration and briefly chat about their personal lives and gaming philosophies.

Shun receives a message from his old gaming friend Explosion-kun, and they talk about the new team. Shun expresses his desire to play with the same passion as his teammates. The conversation shifts to dating, but Shun is unsure about his feelings.

The team begins training for the tournament, focusing on teamwork and strategy. During a break, Akito and Nozomi ask Yu for an autograph. Shun also requests one for his sister Mio, who is a fan of Yu.

Shun promises to bring Mio to the esports café another day, as he is busy with the tournament. Excited and nervous, the team heads to the tournament venue. They learn how the tournament will proceed: there will be a round-robin stage followed by knockout rounds. They also discover that their first opponent is a strong team called "Sleeping Owl."

The episode ends with a shocking revelation: Jonathan, who had left their former team Fox One, is now a member of Sleeping Owl. The team is stunned and wonders what this means for their chances in the tournament.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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