*Just so we're on the page, the dialogues are going to be a combination of the Japanese and English versions of the series.
*Both versions have their good points; the Japanese version is more accurate, while the English version is more personal in the bonds.
*So to get the best results, I'm currently watching the series in the Japanese versions and writing down the dialogues. Then I'll choose which ones will get dropped, which ones stay, and which will be a combo of both.
*Although I'm having trouble with the site I'm using to see the subbed episodes. If you know any websites that let me watch the English subbed version of the series, preferably without any pop-ups or ads interrupting, please let me know. (Kissanime, Crunchyroll, and Gogoanime are out of the question). I would really appreciate it.
Duel 002
Morning at Kame Games:
"I still can't believe it..you finished the Millennium Puzzle." Grandpa Muto stated in astonishment, as he picked up the artifact from the breakfast table and examined it, "Unbelievable, since it was discovered, no one has ever solved it!"
Then suddenly, he placed a hand on his grandson's forehead. "Grandpa?" Yugi asked, confused. "Have you experienced any changes? Like you're suddenly smarter or stronger?" Grandpa asked. "No, why?" Yugi answered, more confused than before.
"The glyphs carved on the golden box said 'Whoever solves the Millenium Puzzle, shall receive my dark knowledge and power," Grandpa explained as he held up the puzzle. "Oh yeah! Actually, my wish came true, and I made some new friends!" Yugi answered with excitement.
"Friends?" Grandpa mused, "No, that can't be it. Dark knowledge and power, what does that mean exactly? I just hope nothing bad happens." No one can blame the old man for worrying. Little did he or anyone know, something big was going to happen and soon.
At School:
Another day at school came to an end as the school bell chimed. "Finally! We're done!" Joey exclaimed, "Hey Yugi! Where should we go on the way home?" "I can't believe you two are buddies,!" Satomi exclaimed, "It was just last week, you and Tristan were giving Yugi a hard time." "Do you have to bring that up?" Tristan asked insulted. "I was just stating the fact on a positive note," Satomi stated.
"Well, how about we go to the new Burger World?" Yugi suggested. Satomi and Téa flinched at that suggestion. "Sounds good! I could use a good burger right now!" Joey exclaimed.
"Excuse me, did you say Burger World?" Téa asked nervously. "Do you want to come?" Yugi asked. "Bad idea!" Satomi exclaimed suddenly, "I heard that the food's not that good, and people have gotten sick from opening day!" "Really?" Tristan asked.
"Besides, haven't you heard that a thug is running around these parts and is blackmailing and stealing from people any chance he gets?" Satomi asked. "What are you, chickens?" Joey asked. "Hey! Better safe than sorry!" Téa stated, "Let's just be careful on the way home." "I got a lot of homework to catch up on anyway." Tristan said, "See you guys later!" With that, Yugi and Joey were the only ones left in the room.
"Have you noticed that those two have been acting weird lately?" Yugi asked. "Nah! They're just girls." Joey brushed off, "Let's head to Burger World anyway! We can handle a thug." "Well, alright! My Mom and Grandpa are out of town tonight, and I have a strong urge for a burger." Yugi answered with a sweatdrop. "Okay, Let's go!" Joey exclaimed.
At Burger World:
The burger world restaurant was bustling with customers and staff wearing uniforms. Yugi and Joey were about to enter when they saw a familiar figure in front of them.
"Satomi?" the two boys said, jolting the girl straight up and turning around to face the boys. "Yugi…Joey…what are you two doing here?" she asked, acting odd. "What are we doing here? What are you doing here?" Joey asked, "Weren't you and Téa giving us grief about not coming here?" "Well, uh…" Satomi stuttered to find something to say.
"Well, if you're here, then it must be a bogus claim, and it is okay to eat here!" Joey concluded as he and Yugi walked past Satomi. "No! Wait!" Satomi shouted. But it was too late, and the doors opened.
"Hello, and welcome to Burger World!" Téa exclaimed wearing the staff's female uniform, "Two customers, right? Come on in for the juiciest…" "Téa?" the two boys shouted, making Téa realize who was in front of her. "Joey! Yugi!" Téa said. "Sorry, Téa! I tried to stop them." Satomi apologized.
Despite the shock, Téa turned around to hide the terror on her face. "Why are those two here? They could get me in big trouble. You're supposed to be 18 to work here," Tea thought to herself in dread, "And our school is so strict… if this gets out…I'll get expelled! And if my boss finds out that I'm still in High School, I'll be fired! And I won't be able to pay for my dance lessons! And it will happen since Joey has a big mouth!"
Moments later, the two boys and girl were sitting at a table with the female sending the boys a warning glare. Joey ignored the sight while Yugi sat with nervousness with his hands in his lap.
"So Téa's working at Burger World, huh? We just learned a juicy secret." Joey sneered in amusement. "This is bad! Téa looked, really mad!" Yugi warned. "Exactly, this is really important to Téa, so don't take this lightly and blab! Got it?!" Satomi warned. "Got it…" The two boys agreed in fear.
"You know Yuge, this is a great opportunity to get to know her better," Joey suggested shaking off the fear of Satomi's wrath. "You've known her since you were kids, right, Yugi?" Satomi asked in a more friendly note from before. "Yeah! She's always been very kind and hardly loses her temp…" Yugi started to say. But then a tray of hamburgers slammed onto the table, scaring the two boys.
"How do you like your hamburgers? Make sure you eat your meal with LOTS of Ketchup!" Téa said through gritted teeth. "What are you guys doing here? Are you trying to get me fired?" Téa interrogated. "Sorry. We didn't even know you worked here." Yugi stated. "Well, thanks a lot! Here have some ketchup!" Téa said as she squeezed out a bucket load of ketchup on the burgers, making the boys cringe with fear, "If you tell anyone, I'll kill you!" "Just consider the ketchup your blood if you blab," Satomi warned with a smirk on her face. "Blab about what? Yugi asked.
"You got a lot of attitude for someone waiting tables!" Joey snapped at Téa. "You think this is all I want to do with my life?" Tea asked, "Just wait until I graduate!" The boys blinked in curiosity at that statement.
"Well, it looks like I'm busted, and I'll have to find another way." Téa said as she turned to explain to the boys, "I'm trying to get money, so when I graduate, I can go to America." "America?" both boys exclaimed. "What for?" Joey asked.
"To study Ballet!" Téa answered. "Parking cars?"Joey asked. "Ballet, not valet, you nimrod!" Satomi snapped, whacking him across the head, "You know Swan Lake, Giselle, Nutcracker?"
"Don't laugh. I'm…going to study dance in New York! And I'm saving money for it!" Téa answered, closing her eyes dreading the boys' reaction. A pause of silence hanged in the sir, but not even a cough was heard. Téa opened her eyes in puzzlement.
"You're not laughing?" Téa asked, confused. "There's no way I can laugh. Why would we? It's your dream, right? You oughta be what you wanna be!" Joey stated. "That's cool! That's really cool! We'll root for you, Téa! Just follow your dreams!" Yugi exclaimed. Téa sighed in relief, perhaps even a slight tear in the corner of her eye.
"So, Satomi…how long have you known about this?" Joey asked. "I've happened to found out about her secret a week ago when I came to check the place out." Satomi answered, "She explained her situation, and I've been helping hide her secret since then."
"We're sisters at arm with our situation," Téa added. "Oh?" Yugi mused. "I'm also in the same boat as Téa as I help out with my brother's company," Satomi stated. "Technically, I think family employment is allowed with our school," Yugi added. "Touche," Satomi said as she sweatdropped at the apparent difference between the two girls' situations.
"How many brothers do you have?" Joey asked out of curiosity, "You mentioned a younger one before." "Two. An older one and a younger one." Satomi answered. "What kind of job do you do have at the company?" Yugi asked. "I mostly dabble in secretarial work, human resources, and research and development," Satomi answered. "What kind of place does your brother got?" Joey asked. "Like Yugi's grandpa, my brother works in the gaming business." "Small world, huh?" Téa added.
"What do your folks do for the company?" Joey asked, "Like the head honchos?" "Actually…my parents have been gone a long time now. It's just been my brothers and me." Satomi answered solemnly. Looks of shock appeared on the other youths faces. "Oh…Sorry…" Yugi said. "Yeah, I don't know what to say…" Joey added. "that's okay…" Satomi said, shaking off the nostalgic sadness weighing her heart, "So what about you, guys?" so the four friends spent the next hour getting to know each other better. Little did they know, someone was close by, with a greedy smirk on his face.
Several Days Later at School:
Classes were about to begin, and Téa and Satomi were at their lockers to prepare for the first class. Téa opened her school slipper locker and saw a note on top of her slippers. Curious, she picked up the letter and a look of shock spread across her face.
"What's wrong, Téa?" Satomi asked, concerned. Looking over her shoulder, Téa motioned Satomi closer and showed her the note. "I'll be waiting in the gym equipment room. If you don't come, your secret will be revealed." Téa read out loud in a whisper. As if knowing what was on the other side, Téa flipped the note over to reveal a photo of her in her work uniform.
"It can't be…" Téa said, "I can't believe Joey and Yugi really blab!" "Just a second Téa! Let's not jump to conclusions." Satomi said, trying to sedate her friend's anger. "How can you defend them so quickly?" Téa snapped. "I'm saying it can't be Joey or Yugi." Satomi explained, "Look at the date of the photo, it shows it was taken the day before those two found out. And I remember that picture frame in the background, it's at the other side of the restaurant from where they were the other day."
Téa took another look at the photograph and realized Satomi was right. "So if it wasn't Yugi or Joey, then who is it?" Téa asked, concerned. "I don't know, but you're not going to find out alone," Satomi said. "You don't have to do this." Téa insisted, knowing that this might be dangerous. "I know!" Satomi said back, pretty much screaming she wasn't going to back down and not help her friend.
In the Gym Equipment Room:
Téa slammed opened the door and marched right into the room, with Satomi following suit. "Alright, whoever you are! Come on out, or you're going to have a shiner the size of a basketball!" she warned. "And I'm warning you! I got a black belt in Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo!" Satomi advised getting into a defensive stance. "Really?" Téa asked, surprised. "Hey! There are many different things you don't know about me Téa, and when you have a background like mine, you need to be able to defend yourself and those you care about." Satomi stated.
Then the door closed behind them. The girls turned around and saw a bespectacled man in a green tracksuit, but it was apparent that he wasn't part of the school staff. "Keep Quiet!" the stranger warned, "If you don't want me to report your part-time job, you'll do something for me. If you don't want to be expelled, do what I say. And you can start by handing over all the money you got, and no one will get hurt!" the thug threatened.
"You think the two of us are just going to stand by and just let you threaten us?!" Téa snapped. "Did you not hear about my black belts, a minute ago?" Satomi reminded. "You aren't in any position to negotiate!" the thug warned getting closer, "gimme all of your dough and make it quick!"
Then the door slammed opened again, revealing a familiar spiky head. "Téa! Satomi!" Yugi called out as he tackled the thug, "What are you doing to them?! Get away from them!" "Get lost!" the thug shouted and knocked Yugi into the jumping horse stacks.
"Yugi!" Téa cried as she tackled the thug and bit him in the arm, causing the brute to cry out. And Satomi got him into a headlock, but the thug was still stronger. "Get off!" the thug yelled as he pushed the girls into a wall knocking them unconscious.
Then a bright glow came from the puzzle and enveloped Yugi. The thug sneered at the two unconscious girls, wondering what to do with them. He was about to touch them when an authoritative voice brought his attention.
"Turn and face me, you coward! Let us see how bold you are when someone stands up to you!" the youth demanded. It was the other mysterious Yugi! "If you have enough time to do something so pathetic…you have some time to play with me." the changed Yugi announced. "What?" the thug asked.
"If you're courageous enough, why don't you play a game with me?" Yugi asked, "Come play a little game now, and you will learn your fate." "A game? Are you crazy?" the thug asked again.
"It's a game I think even you can understand. Each player takes a Duel Monsters card from the top of the deck…" Yugi began to explain as he held out a Duel Monsters deck, "…and the one with the weaker card loses the battle. The winner goes free, and the loser will be claimed by the Shadow Realm!" "Are you nuts? Gimme a Break." The thug said not believing a word of this. "Oh, scared, then?" Yugi baited.
"Afraid? No way!" the thug answered as he drew the card from the top of the deck. He observed the card he drew and gave a loud laugh. "I've drawn the mighty Curse of Dragon! Let's see you beat this card! Its points are really high!" the thug exclaimed.
Not shaken by the stakes at all, Yugi drew the next card with his eyes closed as if he had absolute faith in the card he had in his hand. Then a winning smile spread across his face as he revealed the card to the thug. "And I've drawn the Dark Magician! So I win!" Yugi exclaimed.
The thug shook with anger and humiliation at being beaten so easily. But then he shook all that off with a laugh. "You think this is a game? Enough! We're gonna fight like men! It's high time to teach you a little lesson about life, you spiky nut job!" the thug shouted.
"Oh, really? I don't think so. MIND CRUSH!" Yugi called as he held out his hand, and a strong force came from him. The thug stopped in his tracks and then collapsed on the floor, unmoving. "Why don't you take a while to reflect upon your own evil?" Yugi asked.
Then the two girls stirred awake. "Téa. Satomi. Are you two, alright?" Yugi asked as the girls woke up. "You two don't have to worry about him anymore." The girls blinked ponderingly at the boy who looked so much like their friend, yet seems so different now.
Téa closed her eyes and shook her head to shake off the remaining dizziness. And Satomi closed hers while slapping her face with both hands. When they opened their eyes again, Yugi was standing there looking innocent as before, looking quizzingly around the room and saw the thug on the ground.
"What just happened?" he asked. "We were about to ask you the same thing," Satomi said as she and Téa got back on their feet and brushed themselves off. "All I know is that creep knocked me down and the next thing, I'm standing up while he's on the ground," Yugi answered.
"So, you don't remember what just happened?" Téa asked. "No," Yugi answered. Téa looked at the boy she knew most of her life. In all the years they have known each other, she never considered him to stand up to a dangerous thug by himself or have a definite air of confidence.
"Whatever just happened, we need to deal with this jerk and somehow keep Téa's secret!" Satomi exclaimed. "Right!" Yugi stated as he began spitballing ideas with Satomi to handle the situation. Meanwhile, Téa kept pondering about her friend's earlier appearance. It was as if he was a different person. She shook her head, figuring that the drama of these last ten minutes must have made her imagine things. So she just went with her friends to figure out the next move. Little did any of them know, something big was coming, and it will change their lives and the lives of so many other people…forever.