"The Doors to the Future" The towering, digital steel doors of the Blue Lock facility slide open with a resounding hum, revealing a dimly lit corridor stretching into the unknown. A message from Jinpachi Ego echoes throughout the chamber:

"Welcome to the 2nd Selection. Beyond these doors, your ego will be tested to its limits. Only the strongest will survive, and failure means the end of your dream. Brace yourselves... because you're about to step into the battlefield where individuality meets survival." The players stand in silence, each grappling with a mix of anxiety and excitement. Around them, the faces of their peers reflect the same determination: every single one of them is ready to fight for their place on the field. Suddenly, the massive monitor above them flickers to life, displaying a countdown timer.