You don't call me so often. What is it?
Yes, it is that time, isn't it?
Where did you get that information?
The Arc's disappearance was supposed to be a secret.
It doesn't matter.
There's something I'd like your help with, then.
As soon as you're finished with what you're doing, head to the Genesis Corporation.
Episode 20
That's What Makes It So Fun!
"That's What Makes It So Fun!"
My turn! Draw!
Bring glory to this battlefield!
Advance!
Maximum General!
Answer my call, my veteran warriors!
Oh, wow! You have a lot of them!
This is the true power of Swordcraft!
I attack with my followers, all of whom have Storm!
Nice.
Yes, I've practiced even harder for the upcoming Shadowverse tournament!
That's great!
I'll do my best to stop you from beating me!
Mother Nature gives life to all!
Come to me! Benediction Elf!
You're in tip-top shape, Hahajima.
Yes, I'm very excited to play!
So are you, right, Shinobu?
Shinobu's Secret Notes
Yeah, that's true.
All of us are Shadowverse club presidents, after all!
We think the same way!
That's right!
Aim for the top, together!
We're ready, sure, but what about the former club president?
Tsubasa Takanashi.
How'd you know I was here?
I tracked the call history on your smartphone.
Are you allowed to do that?
Of course! I do whatever it takes to achieve my goal!
That's how I live my life! And anyway—
Hello, is this the police?
I was hacked, and the culprit is right in front of me.
Hey! Hey! No cops!
Gotcha.
I-I don't get this girl sometimes.
Your demeanor gets weird sometimes.
Wh-Whatever do you mean?
You're acting weird.
It's only natural that you would feel that way.
You can't keep up with my superior intellect.
I see.
Are you sure you want to be here?
Light Tenryu and the others went to the Shadowverse Stadium to practice.
I'm not slacking off. I just don't feel like going with them.
And what about you?
Me? Me, you ask?
If you want to know that bad, I'll tell you.
My PC at home has data from countless battles—
I don't care.
Tsubasa Takanashi, you can be very mean!
You don't have any friends, do you?
Nobody asked you, and you're definitely in no position to talk.
Why'd you join Seventh Flame, anyway?
You're not the joining type.
I'd ask you the exact same thing.
Not that I expect an answer.
Well, whatever. Enjoy the little time you have left to be alone.
I'm mean just like you, after all.
Farewell.
He's obnoxious.
No, forget it. Forget it.
What?
Nekome Beach
Big brothers! Big sisters!
Are you having fun?
Alice is refreshing herself at Nekome Beach!
Blue seas! White sand!
Have a toast with a delicious tropical drink,
and you'll feel great!
Come have some fun with Alice at Nekome Beach!
Nekome Beach
You want to go to the beach?
Yeah. It might make us feel better.
You really are here!
Gentleman sent me a message out of nowhere saying you were on the roof!
It's strange, though.
How was he able to contact me when I hadn't given him my number?
It's a mystery.
Wait! I finally found you!
Why do you even care about me?
We're both comrades in the same club, right?
"Comrades"?
Yes, so why don't you battle me?
It'll be good practice, and if we battle, we can be even better friends—
What?
This isn't a kids' TV show.
So cut the crap about being comrades and friends.
Do you still believe in that stuff? Ew.
Yeah, I joined the club.
But I'm not here to make friends.
Bye.
Maybe she doesn't like me!
Amyroth?
Hey, is that Tsubasa's DigiFriend?
Am I supposed to follow her?
Yeah! It wouldn't be like me to give up this soon!
She really is popular!
Battle Fencer W Hero Show
A rooftop show for Battle Fencer W?
And the stars of the original series will be there as guests!
Oh, wow!
Oh, no!
Ts-Tsubasa!
There she is!
Are you hurt?
Sorry!
It's quite all right.
Your flowers!
Don't worry.
I'm just feeling a bit sentimental.
Um, I'm really sorry.
Those flowers are important, right?
Is there something I can do to apologize?
I'll ask you one thing, then...
What is it?
Do you know anything about the Arc?
"The Arc"?
I've heard the rumors.
It's data you get by mastering Shadowverse.
And the seven players closest to the Arc are the Seven Shadows, right?
I see.
Thank you.
I'll be going, then.
It seems that Marguerite's doing her job.
What a strange man.
Oh, no!
Tsubasa!
This isn't a kids' show.
So cut the crap about being comrades and friends.
Why did I say that?
That was so good!
It doesn't matter.
Even if I get to know them, it won't be long before...
Here you go!
Th-Thank you!
You're amazing!
You're welcome.
Don't drop it this time, okay?
Okay!
Are you okay, Tsubasa?
What's wrong?
You've got ice cream on your face.
Sheesh... Don't you have a handkerchief or something?
Sorry. I usually have tissues with me, but...
You were following me, weren't you?
You knew?
Of course.
Especially since Wingy was missing.
I'm sorry!
I just couldn't give up like that.
But I'm bothering you, aren't I?
I'm sorry!
You're making too big a deal out of it.
Don't apologize over something like that.
I'm the one who has to apologize.
No...
Thank you for your help back there.
Tsubasa!
I'm really bad at this stuff, okay?
Don't make me do it!
I'm sorry! I wasn't laughing at you.
I was just... glad.
About what?
You really are a good person.
What?
I owe you one. Is that good enough?
You owe me one?
I'll do anything you want.
But just one time.
Th-Then can I ask you right now?
Y-Yes, but...
Tsubasa...
Battle me, please!
Mauro Abelard
Class: Havencraft Birthday: 5/27 Likes: Secrets
Blitz Lancer
I don't care... but why this?
I want to try battling you!
It's the best way for us to be friends!
"Friends," huh? Whatever.
But if I'm playing, I'm giving it my all.
Okay! Thank you!
Battle! Shadowverse!
My turn. Draw!
I play the amulet card Jewel Shrine.
That's...
An amulet card.
Havencraft's specialty.
Jewel Shrine's effect activates.
When it enters play, I draw a card!
I end my turn.
Now it's your turn.
I ended my turn.
That's right! Sorry!
Here I go! My turn, draw!
I play Spear Knight Amyroth!
Your DigiFriend?
And you're...
Yup! A Swordcraft player!
This ends my turn.
Tsubasa, your turn!
Right, right. Draw.
I play Snake Priestess.
I didn't know Havencraft had followers like that!
Well, it would be boring just to play pretty cards.
Swordcraft attacks hard in the early game, right?
Won't you have a problem if I play a card with Ward?
Correct!
But my deck's a little different from your average Swordcraft deck!
First, I attack Snake Priestess with Amyroth!
Snake Priestess has 3 defense.
Amyroth has 1 attack.
You can't destroy her.
Counterattack, Snake Priestess!
Your DigiFriend now has just 1 defense. Is that okay?
It's just fine!
When danger lurks, a hero is always there to save the day!
What just happened?
Flame Soldier's effect!
That follower did it?
Yeah!
If I play it after a follower on my side has taken damage,
Flame Soldier can do 4 damage to an enemy follower!
That's the power of my deck: Hero Swordcraft!
Is it a little weird, then?
Not really. It's not weird.
I was just thinking...
that you look like you're having a lot of fun playing Shadowverse.
I play Emerald Maiden.
But there aren't many people like you these days.
Really?
There used to be a lot of people like you at Shadowverse College.
But he crushed them all.
Haruma Hazeura crushed them!
If you want to play, you have to do it quietly.
If only we could beat him... but he's strong.
Don't worry!
We can win!
I know it!
And... if we don't win, we'll be expelled.
You're throwing me off my game.
Emerald Maiden has Ward.
Can you handle that?
Yes! Just you wait!
My turn! Draw!
Yes! Blitz Lancer!
Blitz Lancer has Rush!
So she can attack on the turn she comes down!
Blitz Lancer attacks Emerald Maiden!
And Amyroth and Flame Soldier attack your leader!
Amyroth's on-attack effect activates!
If I have a hero follower in play,
it gets an additional attack until end of turn!
Go!
Yes!
Now I end my turn!
Not bad.
But it's not over yet.
I play Temple Defender.
Three cards in a row with Ward?
And then I play the amulet card Pinion Prayer!
This is a Countdown amulet.
At the start of my turn, the Countdown advances by 1.
When it reaches 0, the card is destroyed, and its Last Words activate.
A complicated card, huh?
But it seems to be perfect for you.
'Cause I always have a complicated look on my face?
Th-That's not what I meant!
'Cause you look smart!
Next is my turn, right?
Here I go!
Draw!
Evolve, Flame Soldier!
Flame Soldier's on-evolve effect activates!
It lowers the cost of a Hero Follower in my hand by 2!
I play Mach Knight!
Mach Knight's effect activates!
If I have a damaged follower in play, it restores 2 play points!
And then I play Novice Trooper, which has Storm!
You really are going all out.
Here I go!
Mach Knight has Rush and attacks Temple Defender!
And my remaining followers attack your leader!
Tsubasa, how about that?
So this is the power of what you love, huh?
Courage will always give you strength!
Those are the words of my favorite hero!
I've loved them since I was a kid.
I've always wanted to be a hero like them.
I know saying that might weird you out again, though.
But Shadowverse gives you freedom!
If you love something, it lets you scream that you love it from the top of your lungs!
That's what makes it fun!
You might be even tougher than Tatsumi.
Th-Than the club president?
I-I don't think...
I don't think you can beat me with that, though.
Yeah. Let's continue, Tsubasa!
Sure thing, first-year.
I'll show you what I like.
Shadowverse Card Showca...
Shadowverse Card Showcase!
Mach Knight
Today's Card is?
Swordcraft
Today's card is Mach Knight!
A hero who races across land and sky!
Y-You need to explain what it does.
His special move is Mach Blast!
A strike too fast for the eyes to see!
Well? Do you understand?
Not at all.
Tsubasa, I bought us vegetable juice!
Preview
Why are you holding raw vegetables?
I'll grate them to make it!
I call it Burning Blood! Vegetable Juice of Flames!
Cut it out...
Next time: "If You Can't Surpass Me, There's No Point."
Episode 21
If You Can't Surpass Me, There's No Point
Battle! Shadowverse!