Hello guys! Alex here!

Well again, sorry for the late update. I was kinda tired from all the school work that we have done from the previous weeks, that's why I didn't find the drive to write this chapter. Well, all is fine now and classes are over so I guess I can update more frequently! No promises, though.

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So, without further ado, let's go on with Chapter 7!


Chapter 7

It's another day in Card Capital 2. There are a lot of customers that are going in and out of the store, keeping me very busy in the midst of all these people.

It is Saturday, so it is to be expected, I guess. We are going to hold a tournament sometime this day, so that quite adds to our business.

At least I don't have much things to do this day.

Sigh... I told the bastard that we're going to meet today to start the project but he has some things to do today and I don't want to get into the business of a jerk like him.

"I guess this is fine," I said to myself as I watched on the customers playing Vanguard.

I am also alone this day in Card Capital. Shindou-kun hasn't appeared yet ever since the morning that's why it is quite strange. He hasn't told anyone any reason for him to leave me with so much piles of work.

Shin-san has to fetch some things in the grocery. He told me he would be gone for a bit long that's why he told me to handle the upcoming tourney this day...

Sigh, what's with these busy people? Well, not that I care. I guess, it's not that bad. It gives me some time to think, my favorite hobby whenever I'm not doing anything.

I don't know but... Why am I getting so worked up over such simple question? It should have been easy for me to agree... I mean I would love to team up with him for such a big tournament like U20...

But despite of that, something unexplainable is stopping me from agreeing... Is it because I doubt if I could ever respond to his feelings? Is it because I have no time to spend over such things?

It's not that I don't have time for that. I mean, if it's Vanguard, I know I can give some of my time for it, after all, my part-time job right now is Vanguard-related.

Maybe it's really because I doubt I could respond to his feelings.

Shindou-kun's eyes tell me he's a passionate person. He is also a person who sees past through the flaws of one person, someone who sees the real beauty inside that person. He is also quite observant, being able to pick up even the little things.

He also treasures everyone he meets. He cares about his friends so much. He might be isolated from people at times but he tries to open up to other people. He doesn't care whether he wins or loses in a game. And the most important of all...

He believes in his possibilities.

That's what I love about him. I have never seen a guy like him until now.

That's why I doubt myself... Will my feelings be able to match his? I don't want to embarrass him as a teammate.

I want to respond to his burning feelings.

"Hello."

My train of thought was broken when a kid with brown hair entered the store.

"Welcome," I said with a smile...

Oh, it's Asukawa-kun.

"Hello Aika-san... Wait you are alone right now?" he asked as he went to the counter.

"Yeah," I said as I sorted out the decks according to their card games.

"Where's Chrono-san?" he asked as he surveyed the surroundings.

"I also don't know, he hasn't come here ever since the morning," I told him.

Wait...

"You know Shindou-kun?"

"Yeah! He taught me how to play Vanguard when I was still learning the game..." he said as he blushed and smiled at the thought.

His eyes... He admires Shindou-kun...

I can't help but smile.

"He also helped me in many things... That's why I want to thank him for many things he did for me... Chrono-san is really amazing," he said and smiled again.

I want to ask him more about many things, but a customer went to ask me something.

"Excuse me, may I ask something?" a girl waved near the door.

"Yes, I'm coming! Sorry, Asukawa-kun," I said and left him for a bit.

I hopped a bit towards the door.

"May I ask where we can sign-up for the upcoming tournament?" the girl asked as I run to her.

Shit... I almost forgot... Shin-san will host a tournament today at 1:00 PM!

"O-oh right, you may fill in the form at the screen," I said and led her to the wide television screen at the middle of the glass panels.

"Thank you," she said and immediately followed my instructions.

Oh God, I almost forgot that an important event will happen this day. Also, Shin-san told me he will be out for the day and it also can't be helped that Shindou-kun did not appear...

So that means, I will be the only one to host the tournament?

I looked at my wrist watch... Shit, only 2 hours left to prepare!

... Aika, calm down...

"Aika-san, a tournament will be held later?"

Oh right, I forgot that Asukawa-kun is still here! He shall not see my panicking face right now! Force a smile, Aika!

"Y-yeah! Anyone can join the tourney, so you can join if you want," I told him with a (forced) smile.

I hope he doesn't notice...

"E-eh, no thanks," he said and shook his two hands frantically.

Ugh, everything right now is wrong timing... I hope I can survive this day and go forward!

"U-um, Aika-san?" I heard Asukawa-kun say again as he break my train of thought.

"Eh, yeah?" I said.

"May I help in hosting the tournament?" he suggested.

I looked at his eyes. His eyes show determination... And the willingness to help me.

I don't want to turn down a nice kid's offer... But I don't want to tire him either...

But then, looking at the situation at hand...

Sigh, I will really need help.

"E-eh, sure, it will be very much appreciated," I said.


I am very glad that Asukawa-kun helped me in hosting the tournament... It's as if he is really experienced in doing one.

He was the one who volunteered to explain the rules to the participants. That was a real great help. Plus, he also helped me set up the setting.

The tournament went in smoothly and finished at exact 5:00 PM.

"Sigh, that was stressful... Thank you so much, Asukawa-kun, I couldn't have done it without you," I said to him and patted his head.

He blushed and smiled at me.

"It's fine Aika-san," he said.

Must... Resist... Pinching!

Nevermind, I already did it anyway. Asukawa-kun is so adooorable!

"E-eh, Eshley-ken!" he said as he tried to get away from my evil hands.

After atleast 5 minutes, (5 minutes isn't that long right?) I stopped pinching his cheeks.

"That was fun," I said and placed both of my hand on my hips.

Asukawa-kun pouted and touched his red cheeks. How could this guy be so cute?!

Oh, right. Since it's closing time, I should atleast fight him as gratitude for his great help earlier. Plus, I said I want to know him more, that's why this is the best chance to do that.

And other than that, I might also find how to respond to Shindou-kun's offer.

"Asukawa-kun, will you fight me?" I said and showed my deck to him.

He looked at my deck and contemplated on the idea for a moment.

"Sure Aika-san!" he answered again with a smile.

"You really should stop making yourself cute, you know," I said and we went on a nearby fighting table.

Oh God... He blushed again.


We both drew 5 cards from the deck and set our forerunners on the vanguard circle.

"Alright, let's start," I said to Asukawa-kun and he nodded.

"Stand up, vanguard."

"Stand up, vanguard!"

"Pencil Koala." [5000][Grade 0]

"Knight of Early Dawn, Coel!" [5000][Grade 0]

"Ride, Silver Wolf." [8000][Grade 1]

Gold Paladin, huh. I have heard him play against Ryuu. I want to see how strong someone whom Shindou-kun taught can be!

"Ride! Knight of Morning Shadow, Kimarcus!" [8000][Grade 1]

"Attack!" [13000][1 Crit]

Sunrise Ray Knight, Gurguit - NO TRIGGER

Stamp Sea Otter - NO TRIGGER

"Ride, Binoculus Tiger." [9000][Grade 2]

Even though Asukawa-kun is only a kid, I can sense that he is quite strong. I can't let my guard down!

"Call, Guru Wolf, Binoculus Tiger, Coiling Duckbill, Honorary Assistant, Mikesaburo." [9000][Grade 2],[9000][Grade 2],[7000][Grade 1],[7000][Grade 1]


3rd POV

Taiyou gasped a bit and looked surprised.

"Aika-san filled her ranks already... As a result, she only has one card in hand. What is she planning?" Taiyou thought to himself.

"Duckbill and Mikesaburo skills to Guru Wolf," Aika said.

"Binoculus attacks your vanguard. Skill, +4000 to Guru Wolf and at the end of the turn, Guru Wolf retires." [14000 atk.][1 Crit]

"No guard."

"Drive check."

Draft Unicorn - CRITICAL TRIGGER

"Critical trigger. Power to rear Binoculus, critical to vanguard."

Holy Mage, Bryderi - NO TRIGGER

Dawning Knight, Gorboduc - NO TRIGGER

"Rear Binoculus attacks your vanguard. Skill, +4000 to Guru Wolf." [21000 atk.][1 Crit]

Knight of Remaining Sun, Henrinus - NO TRIGGER

"Guru Wolf attacks." [24000 atk.][1 Crit]

"No guard, damage check."

Curable Angel - HEAL TRIGGER

"Yosh! Heal trigger! Power to Kimarcus, I heal one damage."

"Guru Wolf's attack hits, so I draw a card. End of turn, Guru Wolf retires. Duckbill skill, I draw a card. Mike skill, I put a grade 3 card from deck to hand."

Aika:

Hand: 5

* Damage: U

Soul: 1

G-Zone: (16)

Binoculus Tiger | Binoculus Tiger | R

Coiling Duckbill | Pencil Koala| Honorary Assistant, Mikesaburo

Taiyou:

Hand: 6

* Damage: U | U | U

Soul: None

G-zone: (16)

R | Knight of Morning's Shadow, Kimarcus | R

R | Knight of Early Dawn, Koel | R

'So that was what Aika-san was planning. Even if she calls all cards from her hand, she is still able to replenish it with skills. She is strong, just like Ryuu-kun! But then, I won't lose that easily!' Taiyou thought.


Aika's POV

"I end my turn."

Aika:

Hand: 4

Damage: U | U | U

Soul: 2

G-Zone: (16)

Crayon Tiger | Honorary Professor, Chatnoir | Anchor Rabbit

Coiling Duckbill | Pencil Koala| Honorary Assistant, Mikesaburo

Taiyou:

Hand: 5

Damage: U | U | U | U

Soul: 1

G-zone: (16)

R | Knight of Dawnlight, Jago | Bullrgal

R | Knight of Early Dawn, Koel | R

I finished my attack. I have 4 cards in hand and 3 damage while Asukawa-kun has 5 cards and 4 damage. It's his turn and he's going to stride. This is where it gets serious!

"Show the new power that dwells within me, ride! Sunrise Ray Knight, Gurguit!" [11000][Grade 3]

Gurguit huh... His avatar, I see.

"Stride Generation! Golden Knight of Incandescence, Ebraucus! Ebraucus skill, superior call Perimore! With Perimore's skill, I superior call Sunshine Knight, Jeffrey!" [9000][Grade 2],[7000][Grade 1]

"Stride skill, superior call, Gerrie! Because 2 or more units were called this turn, Unite is achieved! Perimore's Unite, +2000 and Gerrie's Unite, +3000!"

Unite... Gold Paladin's power of friendship. This is honestly the first time I saw someone play a deck like this. Being able to fill your field with relative ease while keeping your hand... It's really interesting.

"Perimore attacks!" [18000 atk.][1 Crit]

"Draft Unicorn guards." [10000 sld.]

"Ebraucus attacks!" [31000 atk.][1 Crit]

"No guard."

Sunrise Ray Knight, Gurguit - NO TRIGGER

Holy Mage, Pwyll - NO TRIGGER

Curable Angel - HEAL TRIGGER

"Heal trigger! Power to Bullrgal, I heal one damage."

Ink Panda - NO TRIGGER

"Bullrgal attacks! Unite, +5000 power!" [26000 atk.][1 Crit]

Label Pangolin - NO TRIGGER

"I end my turn."

Aika:

Hand: 3

Damage: U | U | U | U | U

Soul: 2

G-Zone: (16)

Crayon Tiger | Honorary Professor, Chatnoir | Anchor Rabbit

Coiling Duckbill | Pencil Koala| Honorary Assistant, Mikesaburo

Taiyou:

Hand: 8

Damage: F | U | U

Soul: 3

G-zone: 1 (15)

Knight of Spring's Light, Perimore | Sunrise Ray Knight, Gurguit| Bullrgal

R | Knight of Early Dawn, Koel | R

"You turned the tables. You are quite good, Asukawa-kun," I said with a smile.

He really is strong. His deck is well-built.

"T-thank you," he said with a smile.

But then, I won't back out of this fight.

"But I can't lose. Stride Generation. Omniscience Dragon, Cath Palug." [26000][Grade 4]

"Anchor Rabbit attacks. Vanguard's skill gives him +4000." [12000 atk.][1 Crit]

"Perimore intercepts!" [5000 sld.]

"Cath Palug attacks your vanguard." [31000 atk.][1 Crit.]

"No guard."

"Triple drive."

Cable Sheep - NO TRIGGER

Crayon Tiger - NO TRIGGER

Broadcast Rabbit - HEAL TRIGGER

"Heal trigger. I heal one damage. I give the power to Crayon Tiger."

Bullrgal - NO TRIGGER

"Koala skill, +4000 to Mikesaburo. Crayon Tiger attacks. Skill, Anchor stands, +4000." [21000 atk.][1 Crit]

"Scarface Lion and Gorboduc guards!" [15000 sld.]

"Anchor attacks. Vanguard skill, +4000 power. Anchor achieves Success, it restands at the end of its attack." [20000 atk.][1 Crit]

"Flame of Victory guards!" [10000 sld.]

"Anchor restands, and Mikesaburo boosts, Anchor attacks your vanguard! Cath Palug skill, +4000!" [35000 atk.][1 Crit]

"No guard."

Holy Mage, Pwyll - NO TRIGGER

"End of turn, retire Anchor Rabbit and Mikesaburo. Vanguard, Koala and Crayon skills, I draw 5 cards."

Aika:

Hand: 11

Damage: F | F | F | F

Soul: 2

G-Zone: 1 (15)

Crayon Tiger | Honorary Professor, Chatnoir | R

Coiling Duckbill | Pencil Koala| R

Taiyou:

Hand: 5

Damage: F | U | U | U | U

Soul: 3

G-zone: 1 (15)

R | Sunrise Ray Knight, Gurguit| Bullrgal

R | Knight of Early Dawn, Koel | R

"Stand and draw."

"Asukawa-kun," I said.

"Yes?" he said as he drew his 6th card.

"How did you meet Shindou-kun?" I asked.

I really want to know how he met Shindou-kun. I am curious.

Ever since he told me about meeting Shindou-kun, I have been very interested.

"It was... Quite a long story..." he said with a small smile and eyes cast down.

"I first met him when I was a complete beginner at Vanguard... At that time, I was really doubtful... I thought, Vanguard is something that I wouldn't be able to play because I am just a weak kid who can't do anything on his own... I was also someone who has no friends... But Chrono-san introduced me to a world I haven't seen before," he said.

"Once, I became so thirsty for strength that my desire to get stronger blinded me that I wasn't able to see what was truly important to me. All that was in my mind was to get stronger so that one day, I might be able to have people who I can call friends and most importantly, so that I can beat Chrono-san..." he continued.

Asukawa-kun... I didn't know you had that kind of a past...

I don't know but... I smiled a bit... It reminds me of my past.

"But then, Chrono-san opened my eyes once again. He reminded me what was truly important, that it doesn't matter who wins or who loses, what matters is the feelings that were communicated through the fight... That's why I do tink Chrono-san is very amazing. I want to be by his side. He has helped me many times in the past. I want to be of help to him too," Asukawa-kun said with a smile in his face, his eyes showing admiration.

I was quite shocked... Shindou-kun has helped many people... And to think Asukawa-kun looks up to him...

That's when I realized...

"Stride Generation! Sunrise Ray Radiant Sword, Gurguit!" [26000][Grade 4]

... that it's not a matter if I could respond to Shindou-kun's feelings... What matters is my feelings!

"Stride skill! Perimore superior call! Perimore skill, Edadus superior call!" [9000][Grade 2],[7000][Grade 1]

That's why I know now. I have always wanted it, to be a great help to Shindou-kun, to be his right hand...

... because he was my one and only friend.

"Unite! Perimore and Edadus skill, +2000 power. Koel skill, superior call Dawngal, +2000 and it gets boost!" [10000][Grade 3]

That's why I won't doubt anymore. I will follow whatever my heart desires because, that's what matters right?

I also want to be stronger. A lot stronger. I have always said that I will carve my way through the future I desire. U20 might be the one who will help me in achieving it.

I will do my very best, no matter how much it takes! As long as I have Ryuu and Shindou-kun, I know... I will succeed!

"I call Gorboduc." [7000][Grade 1]

"Gurguit's Unite, +5000 to all rearguards and +5000 to Gurguit for every rearguard! The more friends I have, the stronger I become!"

Tch, Asukawa-kun's units have powered up insanely.

"Perimore attacks!" [30000 atk.][1 Crit]

Cable Sheep - NO TRIGGER

"Gurguit attacks!" [63000 atk.][1 Crit]

"Perfect Guard, Cable Sheep!" [0 sld.]

"Triple Drive!"

Player of the Holy Pipe, Gerrie - STAND

"Stand trigger! Power to Perimore, stand!"

Sunrise Ray Knight, Gurguit - NO TRIGGER

Scarface Lion - CRITICAL TRIGGER

"Critical trigger, all effects to Bullrgal!"

Double trigger...

"Perimore attacks your vanguard!" [23000 atk.][1 Crit]

"Ruler Chameleon guards, Crayon Tiger intercepts!" [15000 sld.]

"Bullrgal! Unite, +5000!" [36000 atk.][2 crits]

"Generation Guard, Head of the Bastion, Ardillo! Skill, I have 3 open rearguard circles, shield +10000! Silver Wolf guards!" [30000 sld.]

"Tch, turn end."

Aika:

Hand: 6

Damage: F | F | F | F | U

Soul: 2

G-Zone: 2(15)

R | Honorary Professor, Chatnoir | R

Coiling Duckbill | Pencil Koala| R

Taiyou:

Hand: 7

Damage: F | F | F | F | U

Soul: 2

G-zone: 2 (15)

Knight of Spring's Light, Perimore | Sunrise Ray Knight, Gurguit| Bullrgal

Knight of Morning Sun, Edadus |Dawning Knight, Gorboduc| Dawngal

Asukawa-kun is strong... He put me on a pinch with those attacks... He made me use 5 cards that easily...

"Stand and draw."

But then, this is what makes it more exciting! We both have 5 damage. Asukawa-kun has 7 cards in hand. He has one open counterblast which he could use for Gurguit's Generation Break.

No matter how dire a situation is, I will scrape through!

"Break ride! Special Appointment Professor, Arusha!" [11000][Grade 3]

Asukawa-kun gasped a bit.

"Break ride?"

"If another Great Nature unit rides Chatnoir, my vanguard gets a great skill. Arusha gets +10000 power and a skill. If one of my rearguards attacks a vanguard, I can choose one of my rearguards and it gets +4000 and at the end of this turn, I draw and retire that unit."

Asukawa-kun clenched his teeth a bit and looked at his hand and back to the field.

"I call Tusk Master, Chatnoir and Coiling Duckbill. Duckbill's skill to Chatnoir." [11000][Grade 3],[11000 Grade 3],[7000][Grade 1]

"Chatnoir attacks. Break ride skill, +4000." [15000 atk.][1 Crit]

"Perimore intercepts!" [5000 sld.]

"Arusha attacks!" [21000 atk.][1 Crit]

"Generation Guard! Sacred Heaven Prayer Master, Reia! Skill, shield +5000!" [20000 sld.]

"Twin Drive."

Cable Sheep - NO TRIGGER

Draft Unicorn - CRITICAL TRIGGER

"Critical trigger. Power to vanguard, critical to Chatnoir."

6 cards left. I am going to break through that!

"Tusk Master attacks. Break ride skill, +4000 to Chatnoir and I stand it with another 4000." [18000 atk.][1 Crit]

"Gerrie guards!" [10000 sld.]

"Chatnoir attacks. Break ride skill, +4000." [34000 atk.][2 crits]

This is where I am going to win it.

"Arusha's Success. When one of my units' power reaches 25000 or more, Arusha stands."

"Tch, 2 Flame of Victory unit guard! Bullrgal intercepts!" [25000 sld.]

"Pencil Koala boosts. Arusha attacks your vanguard." [31000 atk.][1 Crit]

"Gurguit's Generation break! Superior guard with Curable Angel! I guard with Scarface Lion and Pwyll!" [25000 sld.]

"One trigger to pass. Twin Drive."

Asukawa-kun's face changed into a determined one. He clenched his fist.

I am going to draw it!

Ink Panda - NO TRIGGER

Broadcast Rabbit - HEAL TRIGGER

"Heal trigger. Arusha gets +5000 power and I heal one damage."

Asukawa-kun gasped.

Knight of Remaining Sun, Henrines - NO TRIGGER


End Results:

Aika:

Hand: 6

Damage: F | F | F | F

Soul: 3

G-Zone: 2(15)

Contradictory Instructor, Tusk Master | Special Appointment Professor, Arusha | Honorary Professor, Chatnoir

Coiling Duckbill | Pencil Koala| Coiling Duckbill

Taiyou:

Hand: 1

Damage: F | F | F | F | F | U

Soul: 1

G-zone: 3 (15)

R | Sunrise Ray Knight, Gurguit | R

Knight of Morning Sun, Edadus |Dawning Knight, Gorboduc| Dawngal


"Thank you for the very good fight, Asukawa-kun. Thank you so much for your help today too," I said to him with a warm smile.

"Thank you too, Aika-san!" he answered back with a smile.

Asukawa-kun is an admirable kid... I feel like I knew him better after that fight.

Continue believing in your feelings, Asukawa-kun. I believe it will guide you to your desired future.

"By the way, Asukawa-kun. Thank you for being Ryuu's friend... Please stay with him, until the very end," I said and bowed to him.

He looked quizzically at me but then he smiled.

"Y-yeah! I will!" he said.

I have one more wish, Asukawa-kun. Please always be by Ryuu's side.

"I will be going now, Aika-san! Please tell Chrono-san I dropped by," he said and ran enthusiastically out of the store.

I waved my hand slowly at him.

Thanks to him, I finally know what I truly want. It's amazing how one encounter can change anything, everything.

That's why I believe in the power of encounters. Vanguard is truly amazing, being able to strengthen people's relationship, being able to form strong bonds that no one is able to break.

Oh right, it's already closing time and Shin-san isn't here yet... Sigh, what has taken him so long to get here? I even hosted a tournament, finished a fight and yet he's still not here?

I guess I will have to wai-

"Hello!"

I heard a very familiar voice at the door. I turned at the source of the voice...

Shindou-kun?!

Why is Shindou-kun here?

It looks like he ran a very long marathon. He looks really tired and beads of sweat are rolling down on his face.

He's wearing his casual clothes and... H-he looks c-cute... I felt heat rush to my cheeks.

"I guess I was too late huh... Sigh," he said and sat down on the chair.

"Shindou-kun," I said and placed my hands on my hips.

I guess I should tease him a bit... I am in a playful mood right now.

"Aika, sorry, I really needed to do something earlier," he said and bowed down his head.

"Hmph, I hosted a tournament without you nor Shin-san. If someone didn't help me, I couldn't have done it. That's unfair," I said and pouted playfully.

... Please don't come out laughter...

"I'm really sorry!" he said.

...Mission failed again.

I chuckled a bit, trying to stifle my laughter but it came out and I laughed continuously.

"W-why are you laughing?" Shindou-kun asked.

"Y-your face, HAHA!" I said, still trying to stop myself from literally rolling on the floor for laughing too hard.

After a few minutes of good laughter, I stopped and stood up, wiping the tears on my eyes.

That was the only time I laughed again so hard... Wait, have I even done it before?

I looked at Shindou-kun and... He is pouting a bit with a bit of red on his cheeks.

"S-sorry Shindou-kun! I just can't stop myself," I said while waving frantically.

"I didn't know you had a playful side, Aika," he said and crossed his arms, looking away.

"Yeah, yeah, I really am sorry," I said and chuckled a bit.

Shindou-kun has cute tendencies, almost as if he's a kid himself!

"By the way have you decided?" he said.

I stopped chuckling and looked at his eyes straightly.

"Yeah, I can form a team with you," I said and smiled.

Shindou-kun's eyes widened and he suddenly smiled so big.

"Really!? Thank you very much, Aika!" he said and took my hands in excitement.

"I am counting on you, Aika!"

I was shocked at what he did and I just blushed. To be honest, I felt... electrocuted when he touched my hands.

"Y-yeah. I look forward to being your teammate, Shindou-kun," I said again with a smile.

"Yeah! We're going to win U20!" he said with a determined smile and he let go of my hands.

Man, to be honest, I wanted to touch his hands more... Wait, Aika, what are you even thinking?

"Oh right Aika, why won't you call me Chrono?" Shindou-kun said.

"H-huh?"

"I mean, you are still calling me by my surname. It feels a bit weird, now that we're on the same team," he said and rubbed the back of his head a bit.

"E-eh? Ryuu is the only one I call by first name though," I said.

"You don't have to if you don't want," he said with a reassuring smile.

Well, it's true though... Shindou-kun and I are already on the same team... It won't hurt to try.

"Fine, I will try calling you by your first name," I said.

Sh- I mean, Chrono-kun smiled at me.

There are so many firsts for me ever since I entered the glass door of this shop. I am looking forward to more encounters on the way. I know there are more to come!


* LEGEND:

U - Unflipped Damage

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Stay tuned for the Chapter 8!