-Yami, please tell us your next plan! Are you retiring or are you just taking a break? Are you going to disappear again?-
Yugi turned off the television. Every channel he turned on, there would be a footage of reporters swarming around Yami. No one knows anything about him. Well… besides the fact that he is a genius who defeated all the duelists in the world and that he has captivated the world with his charisma and breathtaking appearance. However, Yami always somehow is able to make sure his personal life is kept private. No one even knows his last name. The mystery, however, only draws people in more.
Yugi started to pack his things into the luggage. 10 days worth of clothing, CHECK. Passport, CHECK. Toothbrush, CHECK. Exchanged money, CHECK. Adapter, CHECK…..
Hmm…. What else? Mai said her house will provide everything I need….
Yugi was humming cheerfully, thinking about his first trip to Europe.
I can't believe I'm staying at Mai's house in Europe!
Mai and Jounouchi started dating after Anzu introduced him to Mai, back in Europe when she was studying dancing. Despite the long distance, their relationship continued smoothly. Eventually, they have all become close friends and Mai invited all of them to her house in Arles, France over the summer.
After a knock on the door, Yugi's grandfather said, "Anzu is waiting for you downstairs."
"Thanks Grandpa. I will be right there."
Yugi quickly went downstairs and greeted Anzu.
"I will be out Grandpa. I will come home around 7 o'clock. I'm going to eat dinner with my friends so eat without me!"
As they walked down the street to the restaurant where Jounouchi was waiting, Anzu asked Yugi, "Did you hear about what happened to Yami?"
"No."
"He disappeared again. He's probably relaxing somewhere while the people around him drool over him."
"You were never interested in him before. What happened?"
"Last year, we met because Mai had a mutual friend with him. He was really nice but not overly nice. You know the flirty nice… Even though he was tired and not interested, he listened to what I said."
Anzu closed her eyes and continued, "He was so mature for our age. He often tilted his head and looked outside a lot… They were right you know… not only is he gorgeous but has that air of dark elegance to him…"
Trying to be a nice friend, Yugi tried to look interested. Yugi had no interest in Yami. He did not know him very well. He admires Yami's intelligence and confidence but it was just an admiration, not love. However, even Yugi knew how attractive Yami truly is. Even though Yami is 5'10", not very tall, his attitude grasped everyone's attention and made him look powerful and superior to all.
"Do you like him?" Anzu suddenly asked.
"Huh?"
"I mean you told all your close friends that you're gay and I was wondering if you were interested in him that way."
"I never thought about it. Plus, I don't really know him."
"True."
"Also, I would probably never meet him in person and he's probably straight so there's no point of that question."
"Oh, I forgot to tell you! Mai asked his sexuality because he didn't seem interested in me and he said Bi."
As he looked at Anzu, Yugi replied, "Well, if he wasn't interested in you, there is no way he would be interested in me, hypothetically speaking if we ever met."
Anzu was one of the prettiest and nicest girls he met. She helped him with bullies when he was younger and was the direct cause of how Jounouchi and he became friends.
"That's not true. Do you realize how cute and pretty you are?"
Yugi just warmly smiled at Anzu. He had the air of innocence and gentleness. With Yugi, no one could truly hate him once they got to know him.
"Anyways, did you pack yet? We are leaving on Friday."
"I started. Don't worry," Yugi said with a smile.
"You guys are so late!" shouted Jounouchi from the distance.