On the day of the Arc League Championship, Yuya briefly reminisces about his father before Yoko encourages him to join the others, including Gong who managed to qualify himself. As the opening ceremony begins, Yuya becomes surprised to see Shay among the LID competitors. During the opening ceremony, Yuya is chosen to give the opening statement, which he uses to express his desire to become a pro duelist and make more people love duels. With their first opponents announced, Yuya is to face against Sylvio, Zuzu against Julia, and Sora against Shay. In the Youth division, Frederick defeats his first opponent, while Allie is set to fight against a strange child seen accompanying Declan.