Yusei and his dad stand there silently. Yusei is unsure of what to say. His dad knows what he wants to say, but he also wants Yusei to have some time to get a hold of his thoughts. A few more minutes pass. Dr. Fudo decides to break the silence anyways.
"So, how are you feeling? Today must have been pretty stressful," he says.
Yusei hesitates. "I'm...ok, I guess," he replies.
His dad nods, expecting that answer from what he heard earlier. "I hope you don't feel too much pressure with me around."
"Why would I feel that?" Yusei's reply is unconvincing.
"I heard your conversation with Crow. Believe me, I have my doubts as well," Dr. Fudo says, attempting to reassure his son.
Yusei doesn't know how to respond. He feels childish about his conversation with Crow, now knowing that his dad heard the whole thing. His thoughts soon change to feeling guilty. His emotions and thoughts quickly scramble, swirling around his head in turmoil. He doesn't realize that his emotions are showing on his face until his dad says something.
"Are you alright? Honestly?" his dad asks kindly.
"I just...don't know..." Yusei struggles to come up with an answer.
Dr. Fudo places a hand on Yusei shoulder. "Why don't you get to bed? It's been a long day. You'll feel better in the morning."
Yusei looks at his dad. Maybe things won't be so bad after all. he thinks.
He walks to his room. Dr. Fudo watches his son leave. He hopes that he said the right things. After a moment of thought, he decides that he should follow his own advice and sleep, too. It isn't a restful sleep, however. Nightmares plague him throughout the night, one after the other. Many of them are about Zero Reverse, but there is one that is worse. After what seems like a lifetime, someone shakes him awake.
Dr. Fudo sits up with a start, breathing heavily, drenched in sweat. Someone one places their hand on his shoulder. He looks over to see Yusei looking at him, clearly worried.
"You ok?"
Dr. Fudo shakes his head to clear it. He looks around some more. It is dim.
"What time is it?" he asks.
"About 5. The sun isn't up yet," Yusei responds.
"I didn't wake anyone, did I?" Dr. Fudo asks.
Yusei smiles. "Don't worry, you didn't."
Dr. Fudo laughs a bit. "Then what are you doing up?"
"I just wake up early sometimes," Yusei says. Then his face becomes more serious. "Are you ok? It looked like you were having a serious nightmare."
Dr. Fudo sighs. "I was. It's one I'd rather forget, too."
Yusei nods. "Well, I won't ask you about it then." He stands. "So, how about we get some breakfast?"