Hey Lovelies!^^

I had fun responding to reviews before and after work yesterday. If your review was missed, however, I am very sorry.

Last chapter was nice and long, and I'm glad so many of you liked it!

I began this fanfiction over a year ago, when there were only a few episodes of ARC V out in the english dub...so while the last episode has aired, this story takes place in a different route that I created before that took place. I was SO surprised to come back to this after so long, and to not only get a review right away, but to get soo many favorites etc from new readers, and just people who missed this story!

I am also very surprised to find that even after all this time, this REMAINS the only RinxYuya fanfiction on this site.

Therefore, I'd like to issue a challenge;

SPREAD THE MELONSHIPPING!

Write fanfics of your own! I'll definitely read and review them if you post them!^^

Or, if you don't have confidence in your writing ability, please share this with as many friends as you can!^^

This ship needs more love~

Disclaimer: NOTHING IS MINE BUT THE STORY.

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Chapter 9: Kantola

(The taste that blossoms forth).

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Rin hesitated, straying behind Yuya.

Days had passed since the attic had become hers, and Yoko had since bought her three shirts, two pairs of pants, and a skirt...enough for a small wardrobe. She'd also handed Rin a neatly wrapped box with her name on in, winking and stating; "For your first day of 'school', hmm?"

She was wearing the gift now...a long white halter-top that tied into a bow behind her back with frills, a pair of denim shorts with pink patches decorating them, and a brown pair of sandals. The entire outfit made complete by a pink bow Yoko had tied in her hair that morning.

Apparently, the women had always wanted a daughter to dress up.

So there she stood, in front of You-Show! Duel School, half-hiding behind Yuya, all dressed up.

"What's the matter…?" Yuya asked her, turning to face her, his expression concerned.

"I-I've never been to a school before," Rin said, her voice a nervous whisper, "Are you sure this is alright? What if no one likes me? Oh gosh...what if I mess up infront of everyone and they laugh at me?"

She clutched Yuya's sleeve, seeming very much like a young child going to school for the first time. Hiding behind Yuya as a toddler hid behind their mother. However, there was a bit of caution in her eyes...something more like someone who was used to having to run and hide in unfamiliar places.

"...M-m-maybe we should just...forget this 'school' thing...y-you can teach me how to duel-tain yourself , right?"

Yuya opened his mouth to reply, but was interrupted by a red blur running past him and slamming into Rin.

"RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN!"

The red-haired little girl from Yuya's duel days before knocked the older girl off her feet, causing Rin to land on her back while the little girl laughed, hugging her waist.

"Hi!"

"Pfft," Rin giggled, patting the younger girl's head, "Well hello there, little one!"

"I'm Ally!" The girl stated, pointing to her face, "Remember me from Yuya's duel a few days ago?"

Rin nodded, and Ally hugged her tighter, grinning.

"So COOOOOOL! I didn't know you dueled, Miss Rin! I want to see you go at it soooo bad!"

"I hope I can meet your expectations, then!" Rin replied, laughing, and gently peeling the child off in order to stand back up again, helping Ally up as well as she did so.

Ally practically hopped back up onto her feet, still grinning, "You're going to come to You-Show! right?"

Rin paused, glancing at Yuya, and back again. Finally, the unsure girl sighed.

"Yes."

At that, both Ally and Yuya grinned excitedly. The Red-haired pair working together to push Rin into the unfamiliar building.

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"Oh...oh GOSH…"

Rin looked around...both confused, and amazed. The colorful walls, arches, and shapes that made up the building made it look full of life. Granted, there were some places where things were old, worn, and in need of repair...but gazing up at the high reaching ceiling decorated with colorful, curved shapes...she couldn't help but feel that this was a bright place. A place where dreams were made.

"That a good gosh, or a bad gosh?" Yuya asked her teasingly, gently nuzzling her with his elbow.

"GOOD," She replied, "Very, VERY good...this place is AMAZING!"

"I'd hope so," Yuya commented, his voice swelling with pride, "My father designed it all himself."

Still looking upwards at the ceiling, Rin quietly breathed out; "Your father must have been AMAZING."

Yuya paused, smiling warmly and nostalgically before grabbing her hand, "...And that's just the BEGINNING!"

Ally laughed, grabbing Rin's other hand, "We're gonna give you a full tour!^^"

Rin practically GAWKED as she was taken through colorful halls decorated by pictures and the occasional trophy. Large rooms for food, and ones with glass walls with duels powered by high-tech holographic technology taking place within. Smaller versions of the stunning display she saw during Yuya's duel just the other day.

A day which already felt so long ago. So much was happening. So many new and exciting things. Faces she knew from Yuya's duel, and new faces she'd never seen before...many were smiling. Some, however, broke the surrounding joy. Their eyes distant, faces disinterested, and they themselves overall looking...duller.

Rin's concern must have been visible on her face...because she soon felt a hand on her shoulder, and Taya's voice softly speaking from by her ear.

"It wasn't too long ago that we lost Yuzu...she used to tutor and help train students...we're all still feeling the loss."

Rin nodded solemnly, understanding completely.

The ones she had met the other day, Ally included, had promised to make an effort, but there were many more Yuzu had had an impact on who were still just...drifting.

As she had been. As she still felt herself doing at times.

"Rin…?"

Ally's voice was quiet, but still startled Rin out of her thoughts. Quickly, however, the older girl managed a smile down at the younger one;

"Yes?"

"I'm...so glad you're here...in a weird way, it's like we got a part of Yuzu back."

Rin felt Yuya's hand on her shoulder grip her slightly, encouragingly, and she leaned into it. Finding it easier to stand when she allowed him to take some of the weight for her.

"I...in a weird way, I feel as though I found a piece of myself here as well."

A piece of Yugo, and a piece of life. A tiny seed that was beginning, ever so slightly, to burst open.

Slipping out of Yuya's grip, Rin walked onwards. Pondering what sort of plant this small seed that was her new life would become.

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She had such slender, almost boney shoulders.

That was the first thought in Yuya's mind as the green-haired girl leaned into his grip, causing him to instinctively step forward so she could lean against him. However, just as he was stepping forwards, she had slipped away. Ally close behind her.

"Yuya," Yuto's voice came, his first time speaking, or rather, thinking up to him in a long while, "Get a hold of yourself. She's not from your world. She does not belong here."

That froze him in his tracks. No, she wasn't...but she was BECOMING one. A piece of this world. A piece of his life...slowly, it was becoming harder to imagine living without her there. How could she not belong?

"She's not Yuzu, Yuya. And Yugo's emotions are not your's, even if you feel them. Please, please just remember that. I don't want to see you getting yourself hurt...or hurting her."

Before he could think of a comeback, the calmer "him" had re-built his walls. His own thoughts silent, and Yuya's unable to reach him.

"Yuya!" Rin's bell-like voice and Ally's playful one called out in unison...breaking him free of the heavy feeling Yuto's words gave him.

"Hold on! I'm coming!" He called back, sprinting over.

He knew Rin wasn't Yuzu.

He knew Yugo's feeling and his weren't one and the same.

...didn't he…?

Shoving his thoughts and concerns to the back of his mind, he smiled cheerfully at the girls once he caught up.

"So, Rin...ready to start your lessons?"

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Sorry for the short chapter, guys!

I finished it a few days ago, but was conflicted because it seemed short. Still, I can't think of anything to add to it...I like it as is, and I hope you guys enjoyed it!

Please Review, and hopefully, maybe even favorite/follow!^^