The Raiyo Examinations, Part II: Special Exceptions!

"The Raiyo Examinations, Part II: Special Exceptions!" (ライヨン試験パート2作成された例外!, Raiyo no shiken, Kōhen: Sakusei sa reta reigai) is the third episode of the Awakening anime and the third episode of the first season.

Steph Endaras begins the Tournament Stage of the 56th Raiyo Examinations facing off against Hiroshi Ksama of Clan Remna. However, he isn't sure if, after losing so badly to Inai Nodâra, he can manage another fight. Meanwhile, Amos Arahm and Steph's other new friends gear up for their respective fights.

Summary
The Judgement Stage of the Raiyo Examinations has passed and now Steph is put on the spot. Kenamas Aláriso has made a special exception to drop two of his Top Five Prospects, Sakurai Edo and Togashi Shan, in order to give Steph Endaras a shot at consideration for his tutelage. This does not guarantee him a spot at Kenamas' team, but he must beat out one of the four remaining prospects, being Carus Denai, Dane Zereph, and his best friend Amos Arahm.

Meanwhile, every other clan loses one of its Top Five Prospects, leaving a total of thirty-six prospects, with nine total eliminations. Thus, Chieftain Garu declares that the Tournament Stage of the Raiyo Examinations is to begin. He explains that the highest placed tournament