Ep. 1: Aichi Adjusts to High School Life While Introducing Naoki to Vanguard

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Months after the VF Circuit concludes, Aichi begins his freshman year at Miyaji Academy, struggling with the school's strict academic focus. After school, he visits Card Capital, where his classmate Naoki Ishida follows him. Naoki observes Aichi interacting with Team SIT Genius and becomes curious about the card game Vanguard, noting the stark contrast between Aichi's school persona and his shop behavior. Aichi explains the game by playing a match, lending Naoki a new Narukami trial deck provided by Shin. As they play, Naoki grows increasingly engaged. Following Aichi's victory, Naoki purchases the deck and leaves abruptly, causing Aichi concern. Kai reassures him that Naoki has indeed developed an interest in the game. The following day at school, Aichi is surprised to learn that Kourin Tatsunagi from Ultra Rare is joining his class as a transfer student.