[ This was from a drabble set I found on Tumblr. So, yes, this basically the framework of a few things that happen between Edo and OC I have. I hope that you enjoy it. Please, leave a review and let me know if you would like some more or would prefer a story or make the drabbles a little longer. Thank you. ]

1. Back So Soon

Is the words that she heard the island speaking to her when she returned back for her third year straight at this godforsaken academy born from the pits of fiery hell. It was the same exact phrase he told himself as well.

2. You're making me nervous

"You're making me nervous!" She jumped away from him as Edo threw her an expression of complete shock; he hadn't even known she was right there and that he was that close to the shy girl.

3. Can you read to me?

"Hi-me-ka." Her name doesn't fit her face or presence; he didn't deem her a princess, at all, and she fit more of the quiet, dutiful handmaiden role in a medieval setting he thought.

4. I'd hate to part with it.

Edo gave her an almost angry look when she stated that she sometimes enjoyed her social awkwardness and general shyness despite all of the misery and years of loneliness she spent because of it. (This was after he suggested she should try to improve it).

5. I've known the truth for a while.

"I've known the truth about Judai...for a while n-now." And by the heavens, the way her voice cracked when she confessed she understood what Judai had done in this world, he felt his heart clench a bit because her hero had fallen into darkness. Simultaneously, the thought of her considering Judai her hero over him tugged at his heart lightly, but the desire to comfort her was greater.

6. You deserve so much better.

"Because you're a kind person. Even more than that, you're compassionate and righteous, albeit a bit stubborn with your way of thinking at times. You've come too far to let yourself be trampled on by someone else who can't recognize the love you have for them."

7. He didn't make it a question.

"You want to spend the day with me." It was a statement. One she merely smiled and nodded to him as she offered him the simple flower inbetween her delicate fingers. "...You're too sappy."

8. Don't do this because of me.

He lectured her for a whole hour on how the pro leagues required something special from the person, dedication, skill, and a certain charisma, but he knew he mistepped when he let those words go and she abruptly stood up with an intense ferocity he wasn't sure even belonged to her.

9. I've a really attractive identical twin.

She held up the picture of her little sister, who wasn't identical or a twin, but looked really, really similar to her, with the statement that her little sister was always available if he preferred a more outgoing individual.

10. That's beyond your skill level.

It was a firm hand on her own that prevented her from lifting up her duel disk to defend her hero and loved ones. And she knew in that moment what he was trying to tell her. And he didn't so much as flinch as small droplets poured down her eyes because this was the right decision. He was going to protect everyone with a deck that was meant for justice.