All of Yugi's monster cards had gathered at the waiting area. Dark Magician Girl had stood in front of everyone on a podium. Once she was certain everyone was present, she spoke into the microphone.
"Okay everyone," Dark Magician Girl said. "We must select one courageous monster for the honor of representing the Deck Master of this duel. Now I know everyone is concerned about these new rules, so it would be best to select the Deck Master through a random procedure."
In a flash of light, a Magical Hat appeared next to Dark Magician Girl. With a bit of hesitation, she reached into the Magical Hat and drew out a piece of paper. Upon seeing the name that was written on the paper, she let out a small gasp. Looking at the crowd, she had no choice but to reveal the name of the monster.
"D-Dark Magician."
This didn't surprise anyone. Dark Magician was Yugi's ace, so it seemed natural that he would be the Deck Master.
"Very well," Dark Magician said, sounding as stoic as ever. "I will do my best to assist Yugi in this duel."
But just as Dark Magician stepped forward, a flash of brown peaked out from the crowd. It was Kuriboh!
["Dark Magician!"] Kuriboh chirped. ["Dark Magician!"]
"It is okay," Mystical Elf said, placing her hand on Kuriboh's back. "It is for the best. Dark Magician will serve as a capable Deck Master."
But Kuriboh wouldn't allow it! He could see the pained look in Dark Magician Girl, and he couldn't stand seeing her so sad! ["I volunteer as Deck Master!"] he chirped.
Now that shocked the other monsters. Dark Magician walked over to Kuriboh. "Are you mad?!" the spellcaster asked, sounding half-angry and half-concerned. "You have fewer attack and defense points than me! You'll get crushed out there!"
["Trust me on this one,"] Kuriboh chirped. ["I can tell that Yugi needs my help. You'll be safer in the deck with everyone else."]
"Then I wish you best of luck, good friend," Dark Magician said, allowing Kuriboh to float over to the podium.
"Okay Kuriboh," Dark Magician Girl said, sounding happier than before. "You will be Yugi's Deck Master. Can you handle this task?"
["Count on me, Dark Magician Girl!"] Kuriboh chirped. And with that, he transported himself outside the deck.
"Kuriboh?"
"Interesting choice."
"Hold on! I didn't choose him."
"Kuri kuri!"
"Sorry. The rules state once a Deck Master is chosen, it cannot be changed."
"Great."
"Kuri kuri! Kuri!"
"I didn't choose you. But now, we must win this together."
"Kuri! Kuri kuri!"
"Kuriboh is now my Deck Master!"
"Kuri!"
"Suit yourself."
