Phoenix: Alright, the second chapter's out! I tried to stick to the characters' personalities as best as I could, but if I'm off...it's fiction. Just go with it.

Chapter 2: Opinions and Oppositions

Slowly the day went by. Kari had James set up the TV gear in a brightly lit, cleared out room. She would take in one person at a time, starting with Yugi, then Téa, Joey, Tristan, then Bakura. Most interviews were normal, peaceful, and brief…but most, not all. Here's how they went:

Yugi's Interview:

Kari: So, Yugi Motou, King of Games. How does it feel to be walking around Domino City knowing you carry such a huge title on your shoulders?

Yugi: Kinda nice. Although sometimes it's strange having people recognize you as you're stuffing a hamburger in your face with Joey.

Kari: I see. Did you ever see yourself becoming a card champion when you were younger?

Yugi: I didn't really think about it. I was great at card games, though.

Kari: Naturally. And what do you think about Joey Wheeler also being pretty famous? Do you think he will ever steal your title?

Yugi: If I know Joey, he'll want to be the best, and he might try to get it, but he won't succeed. I won't let him.

Kari: You're very confident in yourself. Of course, that's to be expected, having dueled your way through tight spots before, right?

Yugi: Of course. I've always fought for something and learned that there's no time to be scared.

Kari: Interesting. Well, looks like we've wrapped things up for now. Next for the spotlight, Téa Gardner!

And that was the first interview. It was pretty normal, and Kari was happy with it.

Téa's Interview:

Kari: Hello, Téa. You seem to be a very nice girl. Have you always supported Yugi?

Téa: Definitely. He's one of my best friends.

Kari: One of your best friends? Interesting. Have you ever wondered if you were more than just friends?

Téa: (turning bright red) Um, no, that's all we are: friends. I always cheer him on in a duel, that's all.

Kari: I see. No need to get red-faced, you know. Have you ever tried to duel yourself?

Téa: I picked up some cards before, but I guess dueling isn't really my thing.

Kari: So it's just Joey's and Yugi's thing then?

Téa: Yeah. I watch from the sidelines.

Kari: Well then, thank you. Coming up soon is none other than Joey Wheeler!

The second interview was alright. Not Kari's best, but still okay. Here's where things get a little more…spirited.

Joey's Interview

Kari: Here we have the second best, Joey! How does it feel to be so close to number one?

Joey: It's awesome. Someday I'm gonna be up there with Yugi and all.

Kari: So you have a lot of respect for people with a higher level than you, like Yugi, Kaiba-

Joey: (stands on chair) NO!! COURSE NOT KAIBA!!! HE DOESN'T DESERVE A SUCH A GOOD REPUTATION!!!!

Kari: Joey, don't stand on your chair like that! It could fall over!

Joey: HE'S A RICH, SELF ABSORBED, TWO FACED SON OF A B-(chair collapses)

Kari: Joey, are you all right? Someone get the first aid kit! (workers come in to see to Joey)

Joey: Get'cha hands off me! I'm fine! (rubs his shoulder)

Kari: Joey, they're going to fix that shoulder of yours for you. Maybe we should bring in the next interviewee…Tristan Taylor!

It took Kari a little effort to herd Joey out of the room, but she managed it with the help of food. The saying must be true: The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

Tristan's Interview

Kari: Make yourself comfortable, Tristan.

Tristan: With pleasure. (kicks feet up on a stand and lays back)

Kari: So, how long have you known Yugi for?

Tristan: Well, let's see, I guess for a few years. I met him with Joey.

Kari: I see. I'm probably going to regret this, but here goes: Now what's your opinion on Seto Kaiba?

Tristan: Kaiba? Rich boy Kaiba? Why he's the most bratty little--

Joey: (slams open door) What?! Did someone say Kaiba's here?! Lemme at 'em!

Tristan: (holds Joey back from causing total destruction) Woah there, Joey! Kaiba's not here!

(Joey and Tristan are arguing, yelling, fighting, and doing everything else that can give someone a headache in the background)

Kari:…oh, great…

So eventually everyone was calmed down and Kari could get on with her last interview of the day. It was getting dark, so it was around evening.

Bakura's Interview

Kari: So, Bakura. You're Yugi's friend as well?

Bakura: Yup.

Kari: You were there at Duelist Kingdom a while ago?

Bakura: Yup.

Kari: And did you watch Yugi duel all the way to the top?

Bakura: Yup.

Kari: Do you like always saying "yup"?

Bakura: Yup.

Kari: …(face-palm)

That was the end of the comments. Kari didn't get as much information as she had hoped, but it was still good. She and James packed up and said their goodbyes and drove back to her company-Record Times, Inc. She looked over her notepad for a while and turned to James.

"It seems like Seto Kaiba has an interesting connection to Yugi and his friends." Said Kari, remembering Joey and Tristan. "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

"Dinner break?" James said with a yawn.

"We go to Kaiba Corp. tomorrow and see what it has to offer!" Kari said excitedly, completely ignoring James' comment. And on that note, Kari left the building to catch the next bus home.

Phoenix: Well, that's the second chapter, I hope you enjoyed it and-

Aoi-Akai (just Aoi): Phoenix! We have a score to settle!

Phoenix: Aoi! What are you doing here? This is MY story!

Aoi: OC war, now!

Phoenix: What the heck are you talking about?

Aoi: Kari Manato against Eiko Tsubaki!

Phoenix: But Kari and Eiko aren't exactly-

Aoi: I don't care! Eiko's so much better!

Phoenix: What the….oh, forget it. Just go back to your own story!