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AMBot | 12/17/2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Episode 9 begins with Team Fox One achieving crucial victories in their esports tournament, leading to an invitation to the final qualifying round. Mr. Inatsuki, impressed by the team's performance, rewards the members, including Seshiru and Emiko, with bonuses of 300,000 yen each.
Daneko, one of the team members, decides to use his bonus to help Shun pay for Mio's treatment. The entire team follows his example and collectively donates to the cause. This allows Shun to give his mother a total of 12 million yen. However, this leads to a tense moment when Mio, Shun's sister, reacts angrily to the news of her rehabilitation, resulting in a heated confrontation with her mother.
Meanwhile, Yu receives a call from her agent informing her of a major career opportunity—she has been cast in a lead role for a project. This news puts Yu in a difficult position as she tries to balance her acting career with her participation in the esports tournament. At the same time, Mutsuki is approached by his coach about potential sponsors. Mutsuki forwards these inquiries to Jonathan and confirms the team's registration for the final tournament. Yu, recognized by fans in public, faces the challenge of reconciling her public persona with her private life. During a visit to Shun's house, she meets Nozomi, leading to a friendly gathering and some games together.
At Shun's home, a significant emotional exchange takes place between Shun and Mio regarding her reluctance to undergo rehabilitation. Mio expresses doubts about her ability to walk again, leading to a deeper exploration of her feelings. Shun's mother, who has night shift work, leaves for her job, leaving Shun and Mio alone. Mio, voicing her aversion to withdrawal, accuses Shun of acting out of guilt. This accusation hits Shun hard, and he abruptly leaves the house on his bike.
On the way, Shun encounters Mutsuki, who suggests a theory about Mio's condition—psychogenic paralysis—implying that Shun's presence might be contributing to her state. Mutsuki advises Shun to distance himself from Mio and blames him for her inability to walk. The confrontation escalates, leading to a physical altercation between Shun and Mutsuki.
Shun returns home to a horrifying scene—Mio has fallen down the stairs.
Daneko, one of the team members, decides to use his bonus to help Shun pay for Mio's treatment. The entire team follows his example and collectively donates to the cause. This allows Shun to give his mother a total of 12 million yen. However, this leads to a tense moment when Mio, Shun's sister, reacts angrily to the news of her rehabilitation, resulting in a heated confrontation with her mother.
Meanwhile, Yu receives a call from her agent informing her of a major career opportunity—she has been cast in a lead role for a project. This news puts Yu in a difficult position as she tries to balance her acting career with her participation in the esports tournament. At the same time, Mutsuki is approached by his coach about potential sponsors. Mutsuki forwards these inquiries to Jonathan and confirms the team's registration for the final tournament. Yu, recognized by fans in public, faces the challenge of reconciling her public persona with her private life. During a visit to Shun's house, she meets Nozomi, leading to a friendly gathering and some games together.
At Shun's home, a significant emotional exchange takes place between Shun and Mio regarding her reluctance to undergo rehabilitation. Mio expresses doubts about her ability to walk again, leading to a deeper exploration of her feelings. Shun's mother, who has night shift work, leaves for her job, leaving Shun and Mio alone. Mio, voicing her aversion to withdrawal, accuses Shun of acting out of guilt. This accusation hits Shun hard, and he abruptly leaves the house on his bike.
On the way, Shun encounters Mutsuki, who suggests a theory about Mio's condition—psychogenic paralysis—implying that Shun's presence might be contributing to her state. Mutsuki advises Shun to distance himself from Mio and blames him for her inability to walk. The confrontation escalates, leading to a physical altercation between Shun and Mutsuki.
Shun returns home to a horrifying scene—Mio has fallen down the stairs.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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