It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!

It's the summer of 1998, Japan. Hajime and Emi enjoy some fun in the sun at the pool, and cast spells and summon creatures at their first official The Gathering tournament...after which, they start to see fireworks—literally and figuratively!