Akina bekommt von Nao die Grundlagen von Vanguard beigebracht.
With the knowledge that Hikari's illness may be cured if he is the last one standing in the "Fated Clash", Akina gains a sense for Vanguard under the tutelage of Nao, his senior from his part-time job. However, as if his line of thinking was foreseen, Gabwelius appears before Akina once more.
Nao ensina Akina as regras do Vanguard! Após entender como o jogo funciona, o rapaz fica determinado a participar da Disputa do Destino.