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AMBot | 11/20/2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The episode begins with Team Fox One's victory at the Osaka Summer Heat tournament. The team's excitement is palpable as they celebrate their hard-fought win. Shun is seen in a text conversation with Explosion-kun, where they discuss their recent success and reflect on their journey into the world of gaming.
At the esports café, the team members, including Akito and Yu, go about their usual activities. Yu, who is also a professional actress, discreetly helps out to avoid drawing attention from her agency. The team discusses the café's financial challenges and the importance of winning big prizes to support Shun's sister, Mio.
Shun's father introduces the idea of joining the new Xaxxerion Bit Technica League, which offers teams substantial financial support, including monthly stipends for players and large prize pools for national and international tournaments. The potential earnings from these tournaments could be life-changing for the team, especially for Shun, who is considering going pro to fund his sister's rehabilitation.
Shun meets Rox, the game director of Sleeping Owl, who challenges him to step into the world of professional gaming. Rox shares his own story of sacrificing everything for the game, leaving behind school and family. Shun, however, is unwilling to abandon either his family or his education.
The episode highlights Shun's inner conflict. He is torn between his responsibilities and his passion for gaming, especially since he sees it as a way to support his sister's rehabilitation. Mio, aware of Shun's struggles, expresses her reluctance to burden him and her hesitation about the rehabilitation center.
The team rallies around Shun, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and support. They encourage him to take care of himself and not bear the burden alone.
The episode ends with the team officially entering the qualifiers for the pro league, where a tough journey lies ahead. Only six out of 128 teams will make it into the pro league, setting the stage for fierce competition.
At the esports café, the team members, including Akito and Yu, go about their usual activities. Yu, who is also a professional actress, discreetly helps out to avoid drawing attention from her agency. The team discusses the café's financial challenges and the importance of winning big prizes to support Shun's sister, Mio.
Shun's father introduces the idea of joining the new Xaxxerion Bit Technica League, which offers teams substantial financial support, including monthly stipends for players and large prize pools for national and international tournaments. The potential earnings from these tournaments could be life-changing for the team, especially for Shun, who is considering going pro to fund his sister's rehabilitation.
Shun meets Rox, the game director of Sleeping Owl, who challenges him to step into the world of professional gaming. Rox shares his own story of sacrificing everything for the game, leaving behind school and family. Shun, however, is unwilling to abandon either his family or his education.
The episode highlights Shun's inner conflict. He is torn between his responsibilities and his passion for gaming, especially since he sees it as a way to support his sister's rehabilitation. Mio, aware of Shun's struggles, expresses her reluctance to burden him and her hesitation about the rehabilitation center.
The team rallies around Shun, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and support. They encourage him to take care of himself and not bear the burden alone.
The episode ends with the team officially entering the qualifiers for the pro league, where a tough journey lies ahead. Only six out of 128 teams will make it into the pro league, setting the stage for fierce competition.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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