Ep 4. A Common Cause

As the fourth episode of season two of Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS titled "A Common Cause" begins, we find that the city is in a chaotic state after the Hanoi virus attack. Everyone is wondering who's responsible for the recent attack, and the authorities are getting ready to arrest Playmaker, who they believe to be an accomplice of the real mastermind.

As the situation gets more intense, Akira tries to arrest Yusaku, but when he sees an infected individual's shocking betrayal in front of his eyes, he has a change of heart. Akira realizes that he cannot trust the organization that he's been working for, and decides to join forces with Playmaker to find out who's behind the attack. The two put their differences aside as they realize that they share a common enemy. They understand that the only way they can save the city is by working together.

On the other hand, Soulburner is also trying to find a way to help his friend Flame who is infected with the virus. Soulburner's past is revealed, and he shares his story with Playmaker. Soulburner was once a blamer, a person who blames others for their mistakes, and still feels guilty about a mistake he made in the past. Playmaker encourages him to let go of the past and focus on the present, telling him that he'll always have friends who will support him.

As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that there is more to the infection than meets the eye. Playmaker and Akira discover that the individuals who were infected in the first wave of the attack were all top-ranked players, including Blue Angel, and suspect that the attackers are targeting skilled duelists. They hypothesize that the next target might be Soulburner, who is also a skilled duelist.

As Soulburner and Flame finally face off in a duel, the attacker reveals themselves to be a new character, named Bowman. Bowman is an enigmatic figure who speaks in a cryptic manner, using the language of the Lost Incident. He claims that he is trying to "reshape the world" and that the skilled duelists are the key to his plan.

The duel between Soulburner and Bowman is intense, and Soulburner struggles to keep up with Bowman's overwhelming power. Playmaker and Akira arrive on the scene just in time to witness the final moments of the duel, as Soulburner conjures up his deepest memories and emotions to unleash a powerful attack. The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Bowman narrowly avoids defeat and disappears, leaving Playmaker, Akira, and Soulburner with more questions than answers.

Overall, "A Common Cause" is an exciting, action-packed episode that pushes the plot forward and sets up the next episode perfectly. It's great to see Akira and Playmaker putting aside their differences and working together to solve the mystery behind the virus attacks. Soulburner's character arc is also intriguing, and it's exciting to see the introduction of a new villain in Bowman. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS continues to deliver adrenaline-fueled action, compelling characters, and a captivating storyline.