Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Zhan suffers a crushing defeat against Xia Qi, struggling with his mindset and deck issues.
• A Lie faces Chen Zhi in the final match. Chen Zhi's deck is specifically designed to counter A Lie's strategy, focusing on Knightmon.
• A Lie's overconfidence leads to his defeat, as Chen Zhi expertly counters his strategies and outmaneuvers him.
• Chen Zhi is declared the winner of the first King of Games tournament.

Character Developments

• Long Zhan: Struggles with his mindset and deck, leading to a defeat. Realizes that his deck needs improvement.
• A Lie: Overconfident in his deck's strength, learns the importance of deck building and strategy in King of Games.
• Chen Zhi: Proves his strategic prowess by countering A Lie's deck and winning the tournament.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mindset and preparation in competition.
• The difference between King of Games and Digital Monsters, emphasizing the need for strategic deck building.
• The dangers of overconfidence and underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Long Zhan and Xia Qi: Long Zhan's defeat highlights Xia Qi's skill and the gap in their abilities.
• A Lie and Chen Zhi: A Lie's defeat at the hands of Chen Zhi showcases Chen Zhi's strategic prowess and A Lie's overconfidence.
• A Lie and Knightmon: A Lie's reliance on Knightmon as the core of his deck leads to his downfall, highlighting the need for a well-rounded deck.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The top eight players return to the arena for the reward ceremony.
• Liang Xing, the creator of Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards, appears via projection to distribute rewards.
• Each top eight player is given a choice of one unreleased Yu-Gi-Oh! Card based on their deck.
• The top four players receive their cards directly from Liang Xing.

Character Developments

• A Lie expresses his desire for the ultimate evolution but is told by Liang Xing that Chen Zhi, not having Digimon, doesn't need it.
• Xia Qi is excited about her new card, Harpie Lady's Pet Dragon, which enhances her existing deck.
• Long Zhan receives Ultimate Tyranno, a powerful Dinosaur-Type monster that complements his deck.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Skill: The distribution of cards highlights the role of luck in the game, as players must choose based on gut feeling.
• Fairness and Impartiality: Liang Xing ensures fairness by not favoring any player, including his nephew Qi Tian.

Character Interactions

• A Lie interacts with Liang Xing, expressing his desire for the ultimate evolution but accepting the given reward.
• Xia Qi and Long Zhan react positively to their new cards, showing excitement and appreciation.
• Chen Zhi, the champion, is not shown reacting to his reward, but it's implied he receives the powerful Ritual Magic - Red-Eyes Rebirth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Xing introduces Ritual Monsters, which require specific conditions to summon, including Ritual Magic Cards, Ritual Monster Cards, and Sacrifices.
• These cards won't be available in traditional booster packs, but through challenge events. Duel City is an exception.
• Chen Zhi receives the 'Crimson King' card from Liang Xing, which can destroy and negate monsters, including Knightmon.
• Liang Xing announces the release of Basic Booster Pack 2 within a week, adding eight series of cards corresponding to the top eight players' decks.
• The top eight players' selected cards will be sold in special booster packs, with players receiving 10% of the sales revenue.
• The Flying Ball Game field opens to all duelists after the first season ends.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhi shows his strategic thinking by valuing a card's effect over its base attack power.
• Long Zhan leaves his club after his contract is terminated due to his defeat, expressing gratitude but also independence.

Significant Themes

• The importance of card effects and strategy over base stats.
• The impact of card distribution and rarity on the game's economy and player strategies.
• The consequences of disobeying club arrangements and the potential for independent success.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhi interacts with Liang Xing, receiving the 'Crimson King' card and discussing its potential use against Knightmon.
• Long Zhan interacts with his club owner, who terminates his contract after his defeat and tries to reclaim the borrowed cards. Long Zhan leaves the club on good terms but independently.
• Yu Chong, another top eight player, interacts with his club members, declining their offer to sign with a club.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhi's true identity is revealed.
• Long Xiang Club defends Long Zhan against online fabrications.
• Star Cluster Club hints at Long Xiang Club's manipulation of duelist benefits.
• Long Xiang Club accuses Long Zhan of ingratitude.
• Liang Xing announces the release of Basic Card Pack 2 and player-named card packs, encouraging duelists to build thoughtful Card Decks.
• The Long Xiang Club's boss is arrested for tax evasion and producing fake goods.

Character Developments

• Long Zhan remains steadfast despite online smears and the Long Xiang Club's attempts to bring him back.
• Liang Xing shows concern for duelists' Card Deck building and encourages thoughtfulness in their strategies.

Significant Themes

• The influence of money and profit on the Duel Monsters Duels scene.
• The impact of online rumors and public opinion on individuals and organizations.
• The importance of building thoughtful and strategic Card Decks.

Character Interactions

• Long Zhan and the Long Xiang Club: Long Zhan refuses to return to the club despite their attempts to clear their name and bring him back.
• Liang Xing and the Duel City production team: Liang Xing uses the production team to clarify Long Zhan's situation and promote thoughtful Card Deck building.
• Liang Xing and the Long Xiang Club's boss: Liang Xing acknowledges the boss's commercial behavior but doesn't intervene in his arrest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, including Qi Tian, Chen Zhi, Liang Zilong, Wu Di, and others, attends the premiere of the Holographic Projection Movie, "The Underground Kingdom of Youth," directed by Wu Ke.
• They meet other contestants from "Autumn Outing" and friends like You Yong and Xia Qi at the theater.
• The movie provides an immersive experience, with the audience feeling like they're in the Underground Kingdom, interacting with its environment and participating in battles.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhi, now known as the "King of Games," has become famous among duelists due to his distinctive hairstyle and wig during duels.
• You Yong and Xia Qi are now married but haven't held a wedding yet.
• Zhou Shuya has been getting closer to A Lie recently.

Significant Themes

• Immersion and Realism: The holographic projection movie provides an immersive experience, blurring the line between reality and fiction.
• Friendship and Camaraderie: The group of friends from "Autumn Outing" and "Holographic Projection Movie" reunites, strengthening their bonds.

Character Interactions

• Qi Tian introduces his friends from the shows to each other, and they all get along well.
• Chen Zhi interacts with enthusiastic college students who recognize him as the "King of Games."
• You Yong and Xia Qi tease Qi Tian about calling them "uncle" and "sister," leading to playful banter among the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The sneak preview of The Underground Kingdom of Youth receives overwhelmingly positive online reviews.
• Liang Xing and Ying Wenjun discuss the feasibility of holographic projection on phones and its impact on the film industry.
• The Holographic Projection Rating System is introduced to regulate access to immersive films and protect young viewers.

Character Developments

• Liang Xing shows understanding of the potential of holographic projection in film and its implications for the industry.
• Ying Wenjun demonstrates knowledge of the technical aspects of holographic projection and its application in film production.

Significant Themes

• The impact of technology on the film industry and society.
• The responsibility of the film industry to protect young viewers from harmful content.
• The potential of immersive experiences in film and the need for regulation.

Character Interactions

• Liang Xing and Ying Wenjun discuss the implications of holographic projection on phones and the film industry.
• The directors who have started filming holographic projection movies compare the application of holographic projection in each other's movies.
• Relevant departments consider the impact of holographic projection on the special effects industry and the need for adjustments to related majors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Xing receives a new holographic projection phone from Zuo Siqi.
• Liang Xing learns holographic projection interactive technology and demonstrates it to Zuo Siqi.
• Zuo Siqi expresses interest in the technology and its potential in Digimon.

Character Developments

• Liang Xing shows initiative in learning new technologies to stay ahead in the industry.
• Zuo Siqi's curiosity and enthusiasm for new technologies are highlighted.

Significant Themes

• The rapid advancement of holographic projection technology and its potential applications.
• The importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the tech industry.

Character Interactions

• Liang Xing and Zuo Siqi interact as mentor and mentee, with Liang Xing sharing his knowledge and Zuo Siqi showing eagerness to learn.
• Liang Xing's interaction with the holographic projection phone demonstrates the ease of use and potential of the new technology.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The default usage fee for patents and copyrights on the UN IP Protection Platform is 5% of the market price, but for games and films, it's priced independently with a 50% fluctuation.
• Liang Xing discusses the usage fee and immersive experience method for the Infinite Space project.
• Liang Xing plans to use consciousness infiltration technology for a new toy, involving human consciousness and physical enhancement.
• Liang Xing prepares a helmet and hibernation pod for consciousness infiltration, and a nutrient solution to enhance the body.

Character Developments

• Liang Xing shows concern for the safety and stability of the new toy, emphasizing the importance of consciousness protection and body enhancement.
• Jiang Zheng and the technical department assistants help Liang Xing with the production line for the Anti-Gravity Belt, showing initiative and eagerness to contribute.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and potential risks of human consciousness manipulation.
• The importance of safety and stability in technological advancements.
• The value of teamwork and delegation in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Liang Xing interacts with Meng Yifang and Chang Yuwei regarding the holographic projection interaction technology and the usage fee situation.
• Liang Xing communicates with Jiang Zheng about the Anti-Gravity Belt production line and the technical department's involvement in the project.
• Liang Xing delegates tasks to the technical department assistants, showing trust in their abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Xing's assistants return from a task, and he begins explaining his latest blueprints for Consciousness Submersion Technology.
• The assistants discuss potential applications, leading to extensions of the technology.
• Liang Xing and his assistants discuss the feasibility of awakening people in a vegetative state and repairing human damage.
• Liang Xing decides to leave the liaison with the government to Wen Jing, one of his assistants.
• Liang Xing entrusts Zhang Long with delivering the blueprints to the higher-ups.

Character Developments

• Wen Jing, the only woman in the technical department, proactively asks her first question, demonstrating her initiative and intelligence.
• Liang Xing shows his willingness to help others and contribute to society by considering the applications of his technology for medical purposes.

Significant Themes

• The impact of technology on society and individuals.
• The responsibility of scientists and inventors to use their knowledge for the benefit of humanity.
• The potential of consciousness submersion technology and its applications.

Character Interactions

• Liang Xing interacts with his assistants, explaining his ideas and listening to their input.
• Wen Jing interacts with Liang Xing, asking a question and being entrusted with a significant task.
• Zhang Long interacts with Liang Xing, volunteering to deliver the blueprints to the higher-ups.

Key Plot Points

• Liang Xing's lab gains attention due to copyright authorization, causing speculation and increased copyright usage fees.
• Good Conscience Entertainment Branch acquires a large batch of film and television copyright usage rights, but the purpose is not revealed.
• The Flying Ball Game preliminary round time is confirmed, leading to another wave of registration for the Good Conscience Community.

Character Developments

• Liang Xing: Continues to manage his lab and Digital Worlds, showing concern for Zuo Siqi's new Digimon.
• Zuo Siqi: Designs a new Digimon, Cubeon, which has a problem causing other newborn Digimon to disappear. He seeks Liang Xing's help to solve the issue.
• Devimon: Offers to help with Cubeon but is initially rebuffed by Zuo Siqi. It expresses a desire for revenge against Qi Tian and the others.

Significant Themes

• The power of copyright and intellectual property.
• The consequences of designing new Digimon and the importance of understanding their underlying logic.
• The potential for revenge and the desire to learn from past mistakes.

Character Interactions

• Liang Xing and Zuo Siqi: Liang Xing helps Zuo Siqi with his new Digimon, showing a mentor-like relationship.
• Zuo Siqi and Devimon: Zuo Siqi is initially reluctant to accept Devimon's help but doesn't actively reject it.
• Liang Xing and Devimon: Liang Xing acknowledges Devimon's desire for revenge but doesn't actively engage in it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Xing's uncle, Liang Jianwu, arrives at the lab with a truck, not for transporting lab rats but for some other goods.
• Liang Xing is in the Tree Berries cultivation area, and Zuo Siqi uses Cubeon to notify him.
• Liang Jianwu watches the lab's animal breeding area while waiting.
• The lab's staff helps move a truckload of Flying Balls, packed in boxes, which are to be used in the upcoming Flying Ball Game.

Character Developments

• Zuo Siqi shows responsibility and initiative in notifying Liang Xing and organizing the staff to move the goods.
• Liang Jianwu demonstrates his dedication to his work, prioritizing it over family matters.
• Meng Yifang and the others show reluctance to pause their work but eventually help with the task.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and work ethic, as shown by Zuo Siqi and Liang Jianwu.
• The balance between work and personal time, highlighted by Liang Jianwu's dedication and Liang Xing's concern for his uncle's well-being.
• The upcoming Flying Ball Game, which serves as a significant event driving the plot.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Siqi interacts with Liang Jianwu, Liang Xing, and Meng Yifang, demonstrating his role as a responsible and active member of the team.
• Liang Jianwu interacts with the lab staff, showing his approachability and interest in their work.
• Liang Xing interacts with Zuo Siqi and Liang Jianwu, showcasing his concern for his uncle and his trust in Zuo Siqi's capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Flying Ball Game preliminaries begin with only 13 teams out of 100+ sign-ups, due to the high cost and safety concerns.
• The production team decides to use a points system for 78 matches, with each match lasting 1 hour.
• The first match starts at 9 AM, with two teams equipped with full protective gear, including Anti-Gravity Belts.

Character Developments

• Ying Wenjun, the director, becomes more decisive and consults less with Liang Xing.
• Zhou Shuya, the host, shows initiative in suggesting the points system and preparing for the game.

Significant Themes

• The high cost and danger of the Flying Ball Game lead to a low participation rate.
• The production team's adaptability and problem-solving skills are tested as they adjust the competition format.

Character Interactions

• Ying Wenjun and Zhou Shuya work together to ensure the smooth start of the game.
• The players in the first match express nervousness and hesitation about the game's danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Flying Ball Game's first official match begins with the release of the Golden Snitch and the appearance of Bludgers.
• A Blue team Chaser is hit by a Bludger and falls off his broom, but is saved by the Anti-Gravity Belt.
• The Blue team scores a point while the Red team is distracted by the accident.
• Liang Xing watches the game, satisfied with the stadium's full audience and the game's intensity.

Character Developments

• The Blue team captain, Char Siu, shows confidence and quick thinking, scoring a goal for his team.
• Liang Xing demonstrates his satisfaction with the game's progress and the stadium's revenue.

Significant Themes

• The Anti-Gravity Belt's safety features are highlighted, ensuring player protection during the game.
• The Flying Ball Game's popularity and revenue potential are emphasized, with full audience seats and trending topics on social media.

Character Interactions

• Char Siu high-fives his teammates after scoring a goal, showing team spirit and camaraderie.
• Liang Xing interacts with Zuo Siqi and Cubeon, discussing Devimon's request to access Digital World 2.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Devimon starts following Zuo Siqi, offering suggestions for modeling and filling data, but Zuo Siqi dislikes its influence on Cubeon.
• Zuo Siqi tries to delete Devimon, but it enters Digital World 2, where Zuo Siqi can't delete it without understanding its underlying logic.
• Zuo Siqi activates cyborg Digimon to teach Devimon a lesson. Devimon plans to use Digital World 2 and the real world as battlegrounds for the second season.
• Zuo Siqi asks Liang Xing to open Digital World 2 ahead of schedule. Liang Xing decides to connect the two Digital Worlds, giving Devimon an advantage.

Character Developments

• Devimon: Shows cunning and strategic thinking, planning for the second season and manipulating Zuo Siqi.
• Zuo Siqi: Becomes more determined to protect his Digital World and the Digimon within it, showing growth in responsibility.
• Liang Xing: Maintains a calm and composed demeanor, making decisions that balance the power dynamics between Devimon and Zuo Siqi.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for control and influence between Devimon, Zuo Siqi, and Liang Xing.
• Responsibility: Zuo Siqi's growing sense of responsibility towards the Digimon in his Digital World.
• Artificial Intelligence: The implications and consequences of Digimon awakening rudimentary artificial intelligence.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Siqi and Devimon: Zuo Siqi tries to control Devimon, but Devimon outsmarts him, leading to a tense standoff.
• Liang Xing and Zuo Siqi: Liang Xing acts as a mentor figure, guiding Zuo Siqi and making decisions that affect both Zuo Siqi and Devimon.
• Zuo Siqi and Cubeon: Zuo Siqi tries to protect Cubeon from Devimon's influence, showing a caring side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A live broadcast of the Flying Ball Game is shown in the lab, causing little excitement among the assistants.
• Pichu test subject number 3 evolves into a Pikachu, growing in size and appearance.
• Liang Xing and Wei Min rush to see the evolved Pikachu, with Liang Xing riding a Flying Broomstick.
• Pikachu shows hostility towards the assistants initially but warms up to Xu Feng, who had been caring for it.

Character Developments

• Liang Xing: Demonstrates his expertise and confidence in handling evolved Pokémon, showing care and understanding towards Pikachu.
• Wei Min: Shows improvement in physical fitness and enthusiasm in her work.
• Xu Feng: Earns Pikachu's trust and affection, showing empathy and patience in handling Pokémon.

Significant Themes

• The miracle of life and evolution, as seen in the Pichu's transformation into a Pikachu.
• The importance of care and trust in building relationships, both between humans and Pokémon.

Character Interactions

• Liang Xing and Wei Min: Their bond strengthens as they work together, with Liang Xing showing concern for Wei Min's physical well-being.
• Liang Xing and Pikachu: Liang Xing shows understanding and respect for Pikachu's feelings and establishes a bond with it.
• Xu Feng and Pikachu: Xu Feng's patience and care towards Pikachu result in the Pokémon warming up to her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pikachu, a newly born Pokémon, quickly becomes the lab's star, pampered by all except Zhang Long who provokes it and gets electrocuted.
• Liang Xing warns about Pikachu's danger, and Zhang Long learns the hard way that Pokémon are not to be underestimated.
• The lab's remote location and high security are now understood to be necessary for containing these powerful creatures.
• Pikachu evolves into a Pichu, demonstrating the potential for Pokémon to evolve through intimacy with humans.
• Liang Xing decides to adjust the assistants' care targets to facilitate evolution, but warns of risks involved.

Character Developments

• Zhang Long learns the hard way about Pikachu's power and the need for caution around Pokémon.
• Liang Xing shows his dedication to safety and responsibility in caring for the Pokémon he created.
• Xu Feng demonstrates her concern for Pikachu and her eagerness to care for it.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Pokémon.
• The responsibility of creating new life forms.
• The potential for evolution through human interaction.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Long's provocation of Pikachu leads to a lesson in caution.
• Liang Xing comforts Pikachu after it hurts Zhang Long, showing his understanding of the creature's nature.
• Xu Feng's concern for Pikachu's well-being and her eagerness to care for it show her growing bond with the Pokémon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Long gets shocked by Pikachu's electric current and faints but recovers quickly with no major harm.
• Liang Xing arrives and scolds Zhao Hu for not ensuring Pokémon safety.
• Zhao Hu and Liang Xing discuss the unusual nature of Pikachu's electric current, deciding to examine Pikachu further.
• Pikachu's electric current damages the testing equipment, reinforcing the idea that it's unusual.

Character Developments

• Zhang Long learns a lesson about safety around Pokémon and feels embarrassed for his reckless behavior.
• Zhao Hu shows concern for Zhang Long's well-being and takes initiative in arranging Pikachu's examination.
• Liang Xing demonstrates his care for his assistants' well-being and his dedication to understanding Pokémon abilities.

Significant Themes

• Safety and responsibility around Pokémon.
• The unusual nature of Pikachu's electric current, foreshadowing its unique properties.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Long and Zhao Hu's partnership is highlighted as Zhao Hu expresses concern for Zhang Long's well-being.
• Liang Xing's mentorship and care for his assistants are shown through his interactions with Zhang Long and Zhao Hu.
• Pikachu's friendly interaction with Zhang Long after the incident, showing its intelligence and lack of malice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Xing modifies a temporary Pokémon biological factor detection chamber and uses it to test Pikachu.
• The test results reveal that Pikachu's electricity contains a special substance, named 'Pokémon Factor', which protects humans from Pokémon's energy attacks.
• Liang Xing proposes the formulation of Pokémon Management Regulations to standardize Pokémon battles' legality.
• Zhao Hu agrees to help submit Liang Xing's proposal to the higher-ups, who require a physical examination report for each Pokémon.

Character Developments

• Liang Xing demonstrates his technical prowess by modifying the testing equipment and creating a convenient charging cable for Pikachu.
• Zhao Hu shows concern for public safety and agrees to help Liang Xing submit his proposal, understanding the potential dangers of Pokémon.

Significant Themes

• The protection of humans from Pokémon's energy attacks by the 'Pokémon Factor'.
• The need for regulation and standardization in Pokémon battles to ensure public safety.
• The potential benefits and drawbacks of Pokémon to society.

Character Interactions

• Liang Xing and Zhao Hu collaborate to propose Pokémon Management Regulations.
• Liang Xing interacts with Pikachu, enjoying the Flying Ball Game together and creating a charging cable for it.
• Zhao Hu and Liang Xing discuss the potential dangers of Pokémon and the need for regulations.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Pokémon Management Regulations are in place, trainers are responsible for Pokémon harming humans.
• Pichu has a legal identity, bound to Liang Xing (Xu Feng).
• Liang Xing designs a Yu-Gi-Oh! Card for Pichu.
• GD Racers expand into overseas markets, particularly in the island nation.
• Conflict between Yūjirō and Miyatashi Teru ends with Miyatashi Teru's imprisonment.
• Liang's father plans to expand Liang Xin Limited Company, opening physical stores nationwide.
• The Baisha City GD Racers Convention is renamed the World GD Racers Convention.
• A Lie, Liang Xing's friend, starts preparing for the World GD Racers Convention.

Character Developments

• Liang Xing: Designs a Yu-Gi-Oh! Card for Pichu, helps expand GD Racers overseas, and plans to open physical stores nationwide.
• Pichu: Becomes a part of Liang Xing's daily life, enjoys being teased by assistants, and has a Yu-Gi-Oh! Card designed for it.
• Yūjirō: Obtains sales rights for GD Racers in the island nation, donates money within Huaxia, and maintains a good relationship with Liang's father.
• Miyatashi Teru: Tries to stop GD Racers' promotion, ends up in jail.
• A Lie: Starts preparing for the World GD Racers Convention, returns to his original profession.

Significant Themes

• The responsible use and care of Pokémon.
• The expansion of GD Racers into overseas markets and the subsequent conflicts.
• The growth and development of Liang Xin Limited Company.
• The evolution of GD Racers and the upcoming World GD Racers Convention.

Character Interactions

• Liang Xing and Pichu: High-five in celebration after a duel, enjoy leisure activities together.
• Liang Xing and his father: Discuss expansion plans, Liang's father supports Liang Xing's ideas.
• Yūjirō and Miyatashi Teru: Conflict escalates due to GD Racers' sales rights, ends with Miyatashi Teru's imprisonment.
• A Lie and Liang Xing: A Lie challenges Liang Xing's recent toys, they discuss the upcoming World GD Racers Convention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Xing and his team watch the final of the first Flying Ball Game.
• The final match is between the Chili Mama Team (red) and the 2233 Team (blue).
• Both teams have unique backgrounds and motivations: Chili Mama Team is sponsored by a chili sauce brand, while the 2233 Team is formed by streamers and video creators from the 2233 Danmaku website.

Character Developments

• Liang Xing, the company's absentee boss, shows interest in the Flying Ball Game competition.
• Pikachu, Liang Xing's Pokémon, demonstrates affection and understanding, running errands and showing excitement for the game.

Significant Themes

• The power of advertising and sponsorship in sports events.
• The potential of online communities (like 2233 Danmaku) to foster teamwork and collaboration.
• The contrast between corporate-sponsored teams and grassroots, community-driven teams.

Character Interactions

• Liang Xing interacts with Pikachu, showing affection and trust.
• The Chili Mama Team and the 2233 Team interact through their respective cheering and team-building rituals before the match.
• Zhou Shuya, the host and head referee, interacts with both teams and the audience, maintaining a professional and concise demeanor.