While obtaining aromaticus for Ryusei, Junpei tells his friends that he and Ryusei used to be best friends, until Ryusei broke off their friendship when he decided to join the gardening club instead of the tennis team. While waiting for tutoring, Spudio transports Junpei, Ryusei, and Tsuyoshi to battle with Sphinx Dictis. When they run out of time for the first puzzle, Ryusei is eaten, but Junpei solves the second puzzle, causing him to return. However, Ryusei has lost his pride, the thing most precious to him.