The Japanese team finally took part in the first international junior tournament. The Japanese faced Italy for the opening match of the competition. Thanks to its excellent goaltender Zino Hernandez and a flawless strategy, Italy managed to open the score at the beginning of the second period! Taro Misaki then entered the field, signing the return of the famous gold duo with Tsubasa! And immediately, the duo made the powder talk by putting Italy in danger!