Me: HEY GUY! Yup! I couldn't wait to do this season! I guess I'll be updating alone with the chapters! XD
Tara: You really do get bored easily.
Wooju: You need another hobby other than otakuism.
Me: *Sticks tongue at them* Whatever! *Pouts* Alright now, altogether now.
All of us: We do not own Cardfight Vanguard.
Episode 1
Aichi's POV
It's been a few years since Q4 won the VF Circuit. Me and Ai are in high school with Misaki. Vanguard is still booming around here, but nobody seems to have an interest for it at our schools.
"Good morning Aichi, Ai," I turned and saw Misaki. She had cut her hair short.
"Good morning, Misaki," I replied.
"G'moring," Ai replied sleepily. Ai looks pretty much the same, except she's taller and she grew her hair to her ankles. "You two are to cheery."
"It's just you," Misaki laughed.
"I am so not a morning person," Ai pouted.
"I can't wake you up in class if you fall asleep." I smiled.
"Whateva."
"So are you two getting use to the school?" Misaki asked.
"No, I mean yes! Kind of…" I quickly corrected myself.
"No," Ai answered plainly.
"You'll get use to it," Misaki smiled.
The teacher was giving us a lesson about globalization, "In other words, what happens in various locations around the world is no longer confined in those areas, but is becoming connected on a global scale. This is what we call the age of globalization. In this age of globalization, what used to be common knowledge no longer applies. Um… How will you survive, Aichi Sendou?"
I stood up nervously, "Yes?"
"Mr. Sendou, as a young man living in this age of globalization, how would you like to get by?"
"U-Um… Uh…"
I heard some murmurs in the crowd.
"What is he nervous about?"
"It's probably just an act."
"I think this is the first time he's spoken since transferring to this high school."
"What's the problem, Mr. Sendou?" the teacher asked.
"I… I, uh… I guess I'd like to take good care of my hobby." I answered.
"Hobby? What is it?"
I saw the whole class staring at me. Even Ai, who was giving me a bored look, but that didn't really help. "Um… it's, uh… Cardfighting, for example."
"Cardfights? And that's how you would live your life?"
"No, n-never mind."
The whole class laughed and I saw a tick mark appear on Ai's forehead. I really hope that she could keep her temper under control right now. She has a pretty long fuse, but when she explodes, it's not pretty.
I heard the guy next to her asked her, "Hey cutie, why aren't you laughing? No sense of humor?" Right now, I kind of pitied that guy. If looks could kill, he would have died twenty times by now.
"Listen, idiot, this cutie happens to be his fiancé." she growled at him.
"What? You're not serious!" he shouted.
"Dead serious," she said and turned back to the teacher.
"Quiet! Our goal here at Miyaji Academy is to cultivate young people so that they thrive in the age of globalization. Certainly, the object of your devotion seems to be popular these days, but don't you think on focusing on academics would be a better use of your time, Mr. Sendou?"
"S-Sorry…" I stammered and sat down. That didn't go well.
"What about you Ms. Toshiki?"
Ai stood up. She seemed to have her attitude in check now. "I would like to join the entertainment business."
"Not to discourage you, but don't you think you should shoot for something lower?"
"I already reached my goal."
"WHAT?!" The whole class shouted.
"My stage name is Ayane Hoshi."
"Well, you seem to be off to a great start already Ms. Toshiki." The teacher adjusted his glasses as the class started murmuring again and Ai sat down.
"I love her songs!"
"She has a pretty good voice."
"My favorite song is The Game of Life!"
"My sister's a big fan of her."
"I wonder if she could introduce me to some superstars."
Naoki's POV
'What a boring class. Other than that girl. What was her name? I think it was Ai Toshiki. That Aichi Sendou is boring too.' I thought to myself as I stared at him. The bell rang and one of the kids on the student council walked up to Aichi and Ai.
"Mr. Sendou, Ms. Toshiki, have you decided what club you're going to join yet? You have heard that it's mandatory here to be in a club, right?" My ears perked up. I wanted to see what they would say.
"Ah… yes… uh…" I could easily tell that was Aichi.
"Yes we have," That was Ai's voice. It sounded lighter that before.
"Is there something you would like to do?" Back to the student council.
"Our hobby is-" Aichi started.
"Ah! That's right, you said before. Cardfight, I think? What is that?"
"Um, well… It's a game where you fight each other with cards."
"Yes, he did. Do you have any clubs for it?" Ai asked.
"We don't have a Cardfight Club…" I heard the rustling of paper so I assumed she was looking through the club lists.
"Ah, I-I see," Aichi stammers way too much.
"That's too bad," Ai's voice became a little heavier. "I guess we should go, Aichi."
"Yeah, see you tomorrow."
"Make sure you decide on your club this week Mr. Sendou, Ms. Toshiki!"
"Just call me Ai!" I heard her call before she dragged Aichi out of the room.
"Oh, Ishida? I haven't gotten your club application." Great, why does she have to pester me now.
"Oh, leave me alone…" I grumbled before leaving. As I left school, I saw Aichi and Ai take something out of their bags. They looked like card decks. They smiled at each other, tapped their decks together, and ran off. I was curious so I decided to follow them. Were they elite athletes with some sports club? Or maybe they were gang leaders.
"Yeah, right," I was kidding myself.
"Hello!" I heard Aichi shout.
"HEY GUYS!" Man, Ai needs to turn that down a notch. I heard someone fall.
"OWWWW!" Ai moaned and I saw here hold her nose.
"Be careful Ai! Geez that happens at least once every week." Aichi laughed. What's up with him? At school he's so shy. He's so laid back here. I looked at the shop's name before I entered. What the heck is Card Capital?
"Welcome!" I heard someone shout and a cat welcomed me too.
"What is this shop?" I asked myself. It was packed with people. I saw a couple of kids playing a game.
"Call!" I heard one of them shout.
"This is?"
"This is a trading card shop." The guy at the cash register answered.
I looked around and saw Aichi and Ai sitting at a table in the back with a couple of kids.
"It's been a really long time!' Aichi smiled.
"Yeah, I missed you guys!" Ai smiled at them too with her head resting on her hands.
"We missed you too, big sister Ai," I heard one of them say. Since when does she have a little brother? "We've come to research the card-playing in Japan, since it has the most Vanguard fighters."
I snuck closer so I could hear them better. "You might be right!" Aichi said.
"How's Mitsusada doing?" Ai asked.
"He's doing well. He's making awesome strides." one answered.
"Well, not like us though…" another one cut in. Man, that kid must be cocky!
"Oh? Remind me who lost to him last time?" the one he interrupted teased.
"More importantly, I wanna meet a Japanese maid while I'm here!" The one sitting next to Aichi said.
I heard Ai sigh, "You know girls are good for more than cooking and cleaning. We're just as strong and smart as you guys."
Aichi laughed nervously.
"Wow! That's Singapore's Team Genius!" I heard on of the kids in the crowd murmur. What the heck is going on here?! Those guys aren't Japanese! I looked over at them a little. That was a BIG mistake because Ai caught me.
Ai's POV
"NAOKI!" I smiled as she shouted his name. Everyone turned to look at him.
"Not so loud! And when did I say you could call me Naoki, Toshiki?" he blushed and shouted back
"Since I said so, and call me Ai!"
"Since when do you have little brothers!?"
"I have an older brother, but I'm just close with these guys, so they call me their sister."
"Ishida?" Aichi butt in.
"What's up, Sendou? You're like a totally different person here than at school! And you're buddies with some guys from another county? Talk about global! Anyway, how'd you get like this?"
"U-Um, here…" Aichi handed Naoki his deck.
"What is this?" Naoki looked through it.
"Cardfight," I answered.
"Cardfight?" he repeated skeptically.
"It's Vanguard," Christopher explained, "Don't tell me. You've never heard of it? You fight each other with cards. It's a card game that's popular worldwide."
"Vanguard? Worldwide?" Naoki asked.
"That's right," Shenlon began in a matter-of-fact tone, "A lot of countries hold international tournaments, too. You really don't know about it? Ahaha! It's common knowledge!"
"Now Shenlon, don't tease him," I scolded, "It's not polite.
"Sorry, big sister Ai," he smiled while he apologized.
"Common knowledge, you say?" Naoki slammed Aichi's deck on the table. Too late, he reached his breaking point! He really needs some anger management classes.
"Oh, boy, you're a goner," Ali laughed, "Girls aren't gonna go for a know-nothing like you."
"Not you too, Ali!" I facepalmed.
"What was that?!" Naoki asked. He moved his face really close to Aichi.
"M-Me?" Aichi asked.
"So this is Vanguard?"
"Uh huh. You use this deck to battle. Um… Do you want to try it?"
"Fine. I'll play along once." Naoki held out an open palm and Shin put a deck in it.
"This is out newest trial deck," he explained.
"Thanks."
"The VF champion has a challenger!" Shenlon and I said at the same time.
"This guy's a tough opponent!" Ali warned him.
They had their fight and Aichi explained the rules along the way. The illustrate version. Planet and all.
-After the battle—
Naoki's POV
"6 damage," I murmured.
Aichi nodded, "So the game is over. U-Um, Ishida?"
"Don't worry! You'll get better!" Ai put her hand on my shoulder and I felt some hear come up to my face.
I gathered up the deck. "I'm outta here! Old man! I'm buying this." As soon as I paid for the deck I stormed out. What is up with them? Did I actually think Aichi was cool? And did I think Ai was cute? No way, she's Aichi's fiancé. Darn it! What is that Vanguard! Darn it! (Me: So you played the game and you still don't know what it is? Naoki: Shut up! Me: Fine! *Pout* You guys never appreciate my comments anyway!)
Aichi's POV
"So you had a cardfight with someone from the same high school…" Miwa said.
"But I got caught up in it and won…" I felt bad for ruining his first cardfight.
"Nah, you went plenty easy on the hot-blooded kid, Aichi," Christopher comforted me.
"Tell us more, oh great one," Ai joked.
"Ai!"
"Cause no matter how many times you told him," Shenlon continued on the previous subject, "he kept calling all of his cards, even the ones he could've use for guarding."
Miwa and Izaki looked at Morikawa.
"What are you looking at?" he asked.
"beginners have the tendency to devote themselves to attacking. That type isn't popular with the ladies…" Ali added.
"As if you're the popular one…" Morikawa scoffed.
"Of course he is," Ai snuggle Ali, "He's adorable!"
"You don't know how many girlfriends I have?" Ali asked Morikawa.
"What? No, I didn't know," Morikawa answered.
"You haven't been cheating have you?" Ai glared at him.
"Course not big sister Ai. One at a time." Ali smiled. I think he's the only one not intimidated by Ai.
"Good," she retorted.
"Are you laughing at me, you little brat?" Morikawa asked.
"You can't find a fellow Vanguard player," Izaki continued, "in a good school like Miyaji Academy?" Morikawa glared at Ali until Ai gave him a look that said "Hurt my baby, and I break your neck."
Me and Ai shook our heads, "It's a school that focuses on preparing for collage. Besides, there aren't many kids who are interested…"
"I see," Miwa said thoughtfully, "We've got a Vanguard boom at our school. Wanna transfer over?"
"Thanks, but-" Ai was cut off by Kai.
"If he bought a deck on his way out, it means he's interested in Vanguard." Kai said.
"You never let me finish anything, Kai," Ai pouted.
"Get your act together, Aichi. You're a leader, remember?"
"But, if Ishida is interested in Vanguard, I've got to reach out to him." I said.
"There's the Aichi I know!" Ai smiled, "Thanks big brother!"
"Geez, you two," Kai sighed, "You're different people when you fight."
Kai and Miwa left as Ai stuck her tongue out at them. The rest of the time at Card Capital was used trying to get me and Ai to transfer.
The next morning, Emi started up a conversation, "Aichi, you still haven't mad any friends at school?"
"Nope…" I took a bite of his toast.
"He has me!" Ai reminded her.
"But you're his fiancé. I mean other friends he didn't already know! Boy, you guys are helpless! But you guys can always come over to the middle school."
Ai pouted again and we all finished breakfast and left for school.
When class started, the teacher announced we had a new student. When she walking in, me and Ai instantly recognized her. It was Korin!
"Korin!" I whispered to myself.
"I'm Korin Tatsunagi. This is my first day at Miyaji Academy. It's nice to meet all of you." She said after writing her name on the board.
"Korin!" Ai jumped out of her seat and ran up to her to give Korin a hug, "Korin, Korin, Korin!"
"Hey, Ai," Korin smiled.
Me: First episode done!
Tara: I still can't believe you couldn't wait till you finished Season 2.
Wooju: You are way too impatient. We need to find a way to occupy you.
Me: Mada mada dane.
Tara and Wooju: Huh?
Me: If you get that reference then you're awesome.