Ep. 12: Rei recovers at home and faces Takeshi Tsujii in the Lion King Tournament

After spending three days recovering at the Kawamoto residence, Rei returns to his own apartment. The transition from the lively New Year atmosphere at the Kawamoto home to his solitary living space triggers a sense of loneliness. To distract himself from these feelings, Rei decides to concentrate on the upcoming Lion King Tournament. He must prepare for his first match against Takeshi Tsujii, an opponent known for his aggressive offensive strategy and habit of making bad puns. This chapter details Rei's initial struggle to overcome his emotional state while facing a challenging first-round adversary in the competitive tournament setting.

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