Manjoume.

It's a name that I've actually grown to love. The two youngest members of such family… Jun was one of my best friends, despite what he says. He knows it. But… he's not the one that I'm talking about right now... It was her. Now, sure, you're probably like- What the hell? Her? But yes, I said it- her. A girl. We've all seen them before.

Now, Chosaku and Shoji were the idiots who decided that they wanted to get together- gross incestuous mother-fo. Now due to the fact that Shoji- who I'm guessing would be the chick since Chosaku is such a womanizer and all- couldn't bear children, they decided to adopt.

But what idiots! They adopted a sixteen year old girl! She was the same age as Jun. He would always complain how weird it was- to have a niece the same age as you. I wouldn't really know. But I could always see that Jun liked her.

He especially started to show it at the school duel, when she decided to show up. She was seated in Chosaku's lap, peering down at her youngest uncle- or she'd prefer to call Jun 'Aniki'- with bright red eyes. That was the first time I saw her. She had long dark, brown hair that was almost black- thick bangs that fell shaggily over crimson red eyes. She seemed to have the commando-thing going on, since she wore all camo and combat boots. Not really the most professional thing in the world… I was surprised that Chosaku and Shoji even let her come along.

She was the one who ran up on stage after I and the rest of my gang stopped Shoji from throttling the hell out of Jun. Now, she had always had some- weird power over Chosaku. I could tell Shoji really didn't like her after that. He had given her a death-glare when he saw Chosaku suddenly softened up to her words. It was then I realized- she was just like them.

She fit in with them. She had the deviousness that the Manjoume-house produced. She was cunning and quick on her feet with her words. She easily convinced Chosaku to let go of Jun and just leave. Shoji had stopped to sneer at her before following in suit.

The only reason she stayed behind was to make sure Jun was actually okay. Oh, she loved her 'aniki.' She was thoroughly disappointed when she had to leave with Chosaku and Shoji. But she never was one to 'stick around a school all about dueling. Where does that get you in life?'

Sure, that was her excuse. But of course she would say that. She wasn't going to be like me- the next King of Games. Well, of course not. She was a female- so... wouldn't that be… Queen of Games? Oh, but she would have no chance against me.

But-… I digress. Huh. Where was I…? Oh yeah!

I had only seen her a few other times within the four years I stayed at Duel Academy. Everytime was so she could see Jun, since he was disowned by Chosaku and Shoji. Wait… why am I talking about this?...

What was her name again…? Something weird... Hito…?Hitogoroshi Manjoume… Yeah. That was it.

Yuki, Judai.

The duel-brunette boy placed his pen down, leaning back against his chair. The soft chocolate brown eyes left the desk in his room, to the ceiling. It was a very nice apartment, five star actually. Manjoume's always pay for the best. He had come to meet Jun this time, the blacknette saying he had something important to talk to Judai about, that he just- had to talk to someone about it.

Knowing Jun, it must have been important. Judai had never known the blacknette to sound so-… desperate in his life. Jun actually sounded upset, depressed. The words were still fresh in Judai's mind, actually.

"J-… Judai… I need to talk to you. I need to talk to someone…"

"What? Manjoume-Kun, what's up?"

"I can't tell you on the phone-"He choked, obviously trying to hold back a sob. "I just- I need to talk to someone! Meet me at [insert hotel name here]. Okay?"

"Uh- Okay."

"Th- thank you!"

That stupid- uh... Judai shook his head. A small grin formed on his tanned face. It was nearly 12 AM, and Jun had yet to show. It must have been pretty important for Jun to show up so late. But Judai knew it was hard for the blacknette to get away from his house. Or, Mansion rather. The Manjoume's wouldn't settle for anything less…

"I wonder what it's like-"

"What's like?" That dark voice caused Judai to turn in his black swivel chair, looking to the door to the apartment. Jun had walked in, in his usual black attire. Judai was wearing a black shirt and a brown jacket over it with navy pants, but- Jun hadn't changed his style-sense at all. Expected. It was red around his eyes, as if he had been crying. Now Judai knew something was up. He had only seen Jun cry once, in the bathroom, before the school duel.

"M-… Manjoume-Kun…" The brunette pushed himself off the black swivel chair, flipping the switch in the dark room, letting it illuminate the entire room once Jun shut the door. The previous light had been just a small lamp on the desk, which Judai now switched off.

"Judai, I-… I can't believe it." Jun's voice was shaking, his entire body trembling. The gray eyes were wide as he slowly stumbled to the bed, sitting on the edge of it.

"Wh- what happened?" Judai walked over to the edge of the bed where Jun sat, leaning against it. He blinked slowly, sensing that Jun was on the edge of a break down.

"She-… She's dead!" Jun exclaimed, his gray eyes tearing up again. Judai's own soft, chocolate brown eyes widened in shock. Just when he was about to ask 'who,' Jun cut through again. "Hito-! Shoji- he, he-!"

"Hito's… dead?" Judai questioned under his breath, taking a step back. No, he had to comfort Jun right now… Pulling himself up on the bed beside Jun, Judai wrapped his arms around Jun in a comforting hug, pulling him close.