Ep. 16: Hayashida helps Rei with a lab report before he watches a crucial Lion King Tournament match.
Aired on February 4, 2017

Hayashida brings Rei to the After School Burners Club to complete a chemistry lab report that he missed due to a previous absence. Hayashida observes with satisfaction as Rei engages in a lively conversation with Noguchi and other peers. Following the experiment, Rei attends the final match between Gotou and Shimada, where the victor will advance to challenge the champion of the Lion King Tournament. After the event, Rei speaks to Shimada in a manner that may significantly alter his future. This summary covers the events of Chapter 32 and Chapter 33, focusing on the academic task and the tournament stakes without revealing specific outcomes beyond the setup.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Rei recovers at home and faces Takeshi Tsujii in the Lion King Tournament
- Ep. 13 · Smith prepares for Gotou while Rei faces pressure against Kai Shimada in the Lion King Tournament.
- Ep. 14 · Rei struggles against Shimada's superior skill while receiving subtle guidance from his opponent.
- Ep. 15 · Chapter 30 Moonlight and Chapter 31 Lump of Ego depict the first Gotou versus Shimada match.
- Ep. 16 · Hayashida helps Rei with a lab report before he watches a crucial Lion King Tournament match.
- Ep. 17 · Chapters 34 to 36 cover the Lion King Tournament festivities and a meeting with Touji Souya
- Ep. 18 · Shimada prepares for the third Lion King Tournament match while Rei faces a disturbing board setup.
- Ep. 19 · Shimada's Past and Journey to the Lion King Tournament in Kyoto
- Ep. 20 · Shimada faces elimination in the Lion King Tournament's fourth match against Souya.