Sho cannot take things past face value, and places his brother upon a pedestal that he cannot surpass. Ryo struggles to convey his own observations to others in a way that doesn’t come off as condescending. This constant cycle of good intentions and misplaced words leads to a negative feedback loop between the brothers that seems impossible to resolve. In episode 8, Sho realizes that Ryo wished for Sho to treat his own power with respect: towards both his opponent and his high-risk high-reward cards. However, for Ryo, his intentions are revealed to be more well-intentioned than Sho is led to believe.
It’s an establishing character moment for both Marufuji brothers, setting Ryo up as an impossible standard to reach in Sho’s eyes. Until you have what it takes to be called a duelist, I declare that card off-limits.'' Devastated by this statement, Sho proceeded to view himself as incapable of dueling for years unworthy of Power Bond. Before he can use it, Sho is interrupted by the very person who gifted him that card. He gloats to the bully, insulting him, making outlandish claims out of the arrogant belief that he can't lose. So after he draws Power Bond, Sho thinks he has it made. After this, Sho finds the courage to confront his bully in a duel. When Sho obtains a rare and powerful card from his brother, he believes he has it made.
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