"Yugi! Anzu is here!"
"I'll be right there!"

Yugi ran around his room making sure he didn't forget anything for his day as he tried to shake off his sleep. As he moved around the room he could feel the gaze of the spirit he had met five months ago following him. It was hard to believe all the time that has past since he completed the millennium puzzle. When he would work on the puzzle he would always imagine the change his wish would bring to his life. He just never planned on how much change. New friends, adventure and a bond that went deeper then any relationship known to man.

"You're forgetting your English book Yugi." His other self said as he sat on the bed.

"Thanks!" Yugi said as he grab the item. He yawn a bit as he shoved the book in his bag. Yugi was not use to getting up this early in the morning, but his best friend called him last night begging him to meet up with him before school started. "I wonder if it's something serious." Yami said thoughtfully as he rested his chin in his hand.

"I don't think so. If it was he would have come over last night, breaking down our door." Yugi replied as he tried to fix his hair.

"I suppose you're right. Jonouchi is not the settle type." Yami chuckled as he saw that Yugi was quickly glancing at himself in the mirror again. "You look fine Yugi, though I still think you would look better with more chains."

"I told you, not my style!" Yugi said as he grab the puzzle, putting it around his neck.

"Yugi!" Both the boys looked at the door where the feminine voice came from the other side.

"I'm coming!" Yugi ran grabbing his bag and slinging it over his shoulder as he headed for the door.

"Don't forget to tell Anzu she looks nice today." His other self teased before disappearing deep with in the puzzle.

Yugi blushed in annoyance when the spirit disappeared before he could say anything back.

"I hate it when he does that!"
"Does what?"

Yugi turned to see Anzu waiting for him down the stairs from his room. She did look nice today but then again she looked nice every day. Yugi laughed nervously saying "Nothing, nothing."

Anzu blinked, sighed and then smiled softly saying "If we don't leave now Jonouchi is going to gripe at us all day."

"Right, sorry." Yugi nodded he as ran passed Anzu to open the door

Outside, Yugi's grandfather was still busy sweeping the front of the store. He turned and smiled at the pair. "So, you finally made it down Yugi. You really shouldn't make a pretty girl wait." He winked at him, making Anzu giggled and Yugi blush again.

"What's with everyone teasing me this morning?" He muttered to himself.

"Did you at least get a chance to eat something Yugi?"

"I'll get something on the way grandpa, we got to go!" Yugi said as he noticed the time on his watch.

"See you later Mr. Mutou!" Anzu said as she ran off.

"Later grandpa!"

"So long you two! Tell the others I sais hi!" Yugi's grandfather wave them off as they ran down the street.

As the two ran, Anzu noticed that a new shop was opening up just up the street where Yugi's grandfather shop was. The purple and gold sign saying Mage Café caught her attention making her stop.

"Hey Yugi? Did you know a new café opened up here?" She asked as she try to peer into the display window but couldn't see anything pass the dark purple curtain . Yugi stopped and looked at the shop in surprise. They walked this way every morning and afternoon. How was it that they just now noticed the place.

"No, I didn't even realize that anyone was moving into this old place. I think it was a small convenience store a long time ago, but the owner's retired. It's been empty ever since." he said as his eyes roamed over the golden words painted on the glass window.

"How about we stop here after school to check it out?"

"Yeah, that's a great idea." Yugi replied, then yawned.

"You were up late last night again weren't you?" Anzu said as she nudged him. Yugi laughed nervously as he rubbed his neck.

"Were you and your other self talking to each other or looking at that movie Jonouchi gave you?" Yugi jumped at the question as Anzu went on to say, "I wonder why you guys never share them with me?"

"Look at the time! Come on, Jonouchi said we can't be late remember!" Yugi hastily said as he ran on ahead.

"Hey! Wait up!" Anzu cried as she ran after him. When she catched up she huffed and asked, "So why did Jonouchi wanted us to meet him before school?"

"No clue. He just said that it was really important and that our lives depended on it."

"Ha! I doubt it! Knowing him, its probably another contest at that market near his house. It's the only one that his luck never works out for him." Anzu replied.

As they approached their destination, they both saw that Anzu was right. There in front of the store was a long line of women waiting to get a chance to win the stores 10th anniversary's grand prize. Near the front of the line both Jonouchi and Honda were having their usual daily spat. The blonde turned away and happen to spot Yugi and Anzu.

"About time you two showed up!" He yelled as he threw his arms up in the air.

Anzu shook her head saying, "I knew it!"

"What?" the blonde asked, quirking his eye brow.

"Jonouchi! you said that this was important, that our lives depended on it!" Honda shouted as he knocked Jonouchi over the head, "You dragged me out of bed for nothing!"

"Nothing! Nothing! Let me tell you, this ain't nothing!" Jonouchi said as he looked between his friends rubbing his head.

"What could be so important about this contest?" Anzu asked, as she crossed her arms.

"I 'll tell you in a sec, but first let me ask you this; what is coming up in two weeks?"

"Summer break?" Yugi said unsure as to why Jonouchi would ask that when he had been talking about it almost every day.

"Right! And what plans have we made?"

"None really." Honda replied as he thought about what his friend was saying.

"Exactly! None! Are we not young! Are we not supposed to be living it up! We been slaving away, getting ready for exams that we totally forgot to plan something worth wild! Well, fear not because I got our backs! The prize here is going to change our predicament" Jonouchi proclaim.

"What is the prize?" Yugi asked excitedly as Honda and Anzu stared at the blonde to answer.

"Get this!" Jonouchi grinned as he made sure that he had their full attention, "It's an all expenses paid trip to a new island resort that just opened up! And they're giving away a group of six tickets! Todays the last day to win those tickets! I've been here every day trying to get my hands on them, but that old geezer got to have this thing rigged!"

"Two things, one you first need to concentrate on passing your exams or it's summer school for you. And two, isn't this the place where you have never won a single contest?" Anzu pointed out.

"Cause it's rigged!"

"And how is having us here going to solve that?" Honda asked as he looked at the table.

"Cause I figured that my luck could use a little boost! It's always stronger when you guys are around, so what do you say guys?"

"It would be a nice way to spend the summer." Anzu said thoughtfully as her expression soften.

"Yeah, this might be the first good idea you've had in a while." Honda teased, making Jonouchi punch his arm.

"Well, Yug?" Jonouchi asked as he looked down at his best friend.

Yugi smiled at his best friend and nodded his head, "You bet I'm in."

"Alright then" Jonouchi said as he rubbed his arm and hype himself up as he walked up to the table.

The old man saw the boy and gave a hearty laugh. "Back again I see!"

"You bet I'm back and this time I have back up!" the blonde said proudly as he pointed back with his thumb at his friends.

"Well, good luck to you and your pals. This is the last group of tickets I have." The old man replied earnestly as he held up the tickets. Everyone but Jonouchi was taken back by the man's friendliness that Anzu whispered to the others, "Are we sure that Jonouchi's luck just didn't run out?"

"No kidding. He made it sound like the guy has something against him." Honda whispered back.

"He'll be fine." Yugi said with confidence, as Jonouchi took a deep breath.

"Okay! Here we go!" Jonouchi grab the handle of the wheel and spun it as fast as he could. He then stopped to let go of the handle and held his breath. They all did as they waited to see if the right color ball would fall out. Everyone could hear the rattle of the small ball making it's way out, then landing out in the open for all to see.

"WE HAVE A WINNER!" the old man yelled as he rang a bell. Jonouchi whooped and hollered as the others laughed.

"PARADISE, HERE WE COME!" he roared for all to hear.