Synopsis

The future of the ORE Journal hangs precariously in the balance with the unexpected arrival of Jun Shibaura as its new Editor-in-Chief. He quickly reveals an ambition to leverage the journal's reach for a wider promotion of the dangerous fighting game it features. Adding to the peril, Jun threatens Shinji, holding the Dragreder card he pilfered as leverage, warning of dire consequences should Shinji defy him. Ren challenges Jun to a duel, a contest to determine their relative strength. Meanwhile