Disclaimer: I do not own Cardfight! Vanguard.
"So...Leon. Let's start" Ren Suzugamori said, smiling while adjusting the party hat in his head
"Yeah. Let's begin" opposite to him is Leon Soryu, the Aqua Force user and leader of Team Dreadnought. They stand in front of the motion figure system, preparing to battle.
The audience beside the system anticipated the battle. Team AL4 were part of them as they watch the fight begin.
"Hmph. I should have been the one to fight Ren" Asaka Narumi pouted. Beside her, Tetsu Shinjou gave a short chuckle
"I mean, I was the one who planned the surprise party" she whined
"Well...we drew lots to see who will face Ren in his birthday match" he replied "I mean, it was your idea"
"Yeah...but still!" she pouted
Tetsu smiled as he looked back to the system, recalling how things turned out...
"Huh? A surprise party for Ren?" Tetsu was walking outside Fukuhara High, organizing some important plans for next year when Asaka showed up beside him and declared her plans.
"Yeah. We could invite all of Ren's friends and rivals" she mused. She knew how Ren would want to keep the party as few but as close as possible.
"And who do you have in mind, may I ask?" Tetsu said, his eyes focused on his tablet
"Well...Miyaji Academy and Hitsue Cardfight Club, Team Dreadnought, S.I.T. Genius, Team Caesar...anyone else comes to mind?" she asked
"Hmmmm...Interesting..." Tetsu nodded as he walked with Asaka.
Meanwhile,from the bushes, Kyou listened to their conversation, grinding his teeth as his name was not mentioned.
He stood and ran away, screaming "DAMN IT!" while crying
"...And that's how it'll go" Asaka said as she finished explaining her plans for the surprise party.
Tetsu was impressed "Not bad. Okay we'll do that. I'll send invites to the guests so they'll be notified." he said
Asaka smiled "I hope he'll enjoy it. It's been a wild year for us"
"That's true. I'm sure he'll love it even if it was a simple party" Tetsu assured.
He told Suiko of the surprise party for Ren. Wanting to help her team mates in planning, she told Tetsu that she'll tell Takuto and see what he could do. While initially reluctant, Tetsu finally agreed to Suiko's plan after insisting. When Suiko explained it to Takuto, he agreed to sponsor the party on one condition; Tetsu will discuss it with him on that afternoon. And so...
Takuto is now discussing with Takuto Tatsunagi in his office. He sat in the chair in front of his desk. He felt a slight nervousness building up in him.
"So...Tetsu Shinjou...I'd like to test out a new motion system for Cardfighting at Ren's party" Takuto spoke up
Tetsu got curious. A new system...
"Well that's fine. But are you sure you'd want us to test it?" he asked
"Well why not? Ren's one of the best cardfighters in Asia and the world seems like a good reason enough. Besides, I have full faith in you guys. After with what you did for Aichi and..." his voice trailed off
Tetsu understood what he wanted to show. Takuto felt guilty for what happened despite it being the Void's fault for reversing him and unleashing Link Joker.
After a brief silence, Tetsu spoke up "Alright. I accept your generous offer...on one condition."
Takuto looked at Tetsu with curiousity. "You will come to the party too. As the host" Tetsu gave a small smile.
Takuto nodded "It'll be my pleasure"
At the Miyaji Academy Cardfight Club, Aichi Sendou, the club president, entered in the room. He saw his teammates and friends were already in the room.
He had notified a few members that they would have a meeting after club activities.
He went in front of the board "So is everyone here?" he asked. Everyone nodded in response
"So, Aichi, what's up?" Naoki Ishida, the Narukami user, loudest of the group and vice-president of the Cardfight Club, asked.
"Quiet, delinquent! Sendou-kun is getting there" Shingo Komoi, the self-proclaimed genius and Aichi's number one fan, said
"What did you just sa-"
"Don't start it, Naoki!" Kourin Tatsunagi, the Royal Paladin user and one of the club's initial members, scolded. Beside her was the Genesis member and one of Q4's members, Misaki Tokura. She gave a menacing glance to the two, signaling that if they tried anything funny they'll regret it.
Aichi sweatdropped. "Ahahaha. Actually I received a letter this morning, addressed to the Miyaji Academy Cardfight Club" he took out an envelope from his bag and gave it to Naoki, who opened it and began to read it. The rest of them went near him to read the letter.
At the Hitsue Academy Cardfight Club, Toshiki Kai stood in front of the club's members and their advisor.
The Kagero user held the envelope in his hands as he began to read it silently. After reading it, he gave it to Morikawa and Kamui (who was present in the room). Izaki went closer to read alongside them
Miwa instead went to Kai asked "So...what did it say?"
Leon Soryu, along with Jillian and Sharlene Chen, were in their hotel room. They went sightseeing for the day and came back to rest. When they came back, Leon was given a letter by the bellboy, stating that it was addressed to his team.
Leon held the envelope in his hand and opened it. The Aqua Force user read it silently. Afterwards, he gave it to the twins to read.
"We...are invited to Ren Suzugamori's birthday party" he said to them. The twins looked up to Leon then continued to read the letter
"It says here that Ren Suzugamori will be having a small party...sponsored by the Tatsunagi Corporation" Kenji Mitsusada said to his teammates at Team Caesar.
He was currently at Japan for vacation and he received an invitation this morning, addressed to Team Caesar. So he called his team mates so that they may read it together. Now they were currently in a café in the middle of the city
"Huh...sounds like fun" Yuri Usui, the female member of Team Caesar, spoke up. Beside her is her brother and the third member, Gai Usui. He nodded as he sipped his iced latte, signaling that he agreed with his sister
"Yeah...I didn't know it was Ren's birthday" Kenji said as he proceeded to read the letter
"A new system for cardfighting will be showcased..." Christopher Lo, team leader of S.I.T. Genius and Great Nature user, was with his team. They joined Kenji in going to Japan to explore the land and to visit their rivals, although Ali insisted they check out the ladies while they're at it
"The party will start in the afternoon at 2:00pm. Those invited must come...2 hours beforehand? To prepare?" he continued to read. After reading he gave the letter to his teammates as they continued to walk
"Hmmm...I knew I picked a good time to go here" he thought to himself as he placed his hands in his pockets.
"Each team may bring two guests of their choice. See you there!" Aichi said as he re-read the letter to his team mates. Naoki and Shingo argued while reading the letter, so Kourin took it and suggested that Aichi read it to them.
"Well...let's bring Shin and Emi with us" Misaki suggested.
Kourin nodded "Yeah. My sisters were probably invited too." She looked to the two boys beside her. They nodded, agreeing with their invites.
"Well...alright. It's settled" Aichi said, folding the letter and placing it on his bag
"We'll meet in front of Card Capital before 12. Is that alright, guys?" he asked. His teammates agreed with the plan.
Aichi smiled "Well now that that's taken care of...let's get him a gift"