I like that in the manga, Kumui doesn't become friends with Aichi because of his sister (which happened in the anime), instead it was because of the card game. Although I was annoyed at Aichi that he tries to become friends with Morikawa, the guy who bullies him and stole his favourite card. So far, it seems like there's a nice balance of cold heartedness and nice (not nice nice, but close to it, it's hard to explain). I like that in the manga, Kumui doesn't become friends with Aichi because of his sister ( I watched the anime during the summer and I felt like there were a lot of unnecessary episodes and that Kai was too much of a cold hearted bastard. I watched the anime during the summer and I felt like there were a lot of unnecessary episodes and that Kai was too much of a cold hearted bastard. And with that first battle and that unexpected first win Aichi was now on his way towards fully immersing himself in the world of the card game!. It was part learning experience and part coming-of-age moment.

Now to retrieve his priceless card, Aichi is going to have to break from his mold of shyness and win his property back by finally engaging someone, and in this case a local champ, in an actual Vanguard card-battle! His first battle with Toshiki Kai was an eye-opener. Furthermore, the Blaster Blade was later lost in a winner-takes all competition to one of the best players around his community. Unfortunately for Aichi, his favorite card was stolen by a vengeful classmate. With his ultra-rare Blaster Blade card always by his side, he knew that at least in the gaming world he had a chance to be different. However, one thing him going through all his struggles - Vanguard. He is so shy that even conversing in class is a bit of a challenge. Unfortunately for Aichi, his favorite card was stolen by a veng Aichi Sendou is a timid middle school teen.

Aichi Sendou is a timid middle school teen.

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