I noticed that I did a stupid mistake about Akia not knowing about the Blue Eyes, when her granpa actually showed it to her in the last chapter...

Yes I'm that forgetful...

So I decided to correct this! Sorry for the mistake XD


Chapter 9: Granpa's Precious Card

Anzu: "So, your granpa is the one who taught you the basics Yugi?"

School was finally over. Akia, Yugi, Anzu, Jounouchi, and Honda were all on their way to the game shop. Akia did invite Bakura to tag along, but he told her that the teacher offered to help him catch up with everything that he missed. She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that she won't be the one helping him out with his studies anymore.

Yugi: "Yup, and I taught Akia the basics that granpa taught me."

Jounouchi: "You shouldn't have… Now she just owns everyone in this game, just like every single other game you taught her."

"It's not my fault that I'm smart."

Jounouchi: "Only game smart."

"Speak for yourself, idiot!"

Jounouchi ruffled Akia's hair, which made her bangs cover her eyes.

Jounouchi: "Hehe, now you look like a drenched puppy."

Akia sighed while trying to adjust her hair again.

Honda: "Man, you two bicker non-stop. If I didn't know better, I'd think you hated each other."

Jounouchi: "Hate Akia? Impossible. She's way too fun to mess with."

"Shut up!"

Akia looked in front of her and watched Anzu and Yugi being absorbed in some kind of conversation that apparently made them both really happy. The truth was, Akia knew about Yugi's crush on Anzu, and, she had a feeling that things could work out between the two of them. Just as she was absorbed in her thoughts, Jounouchi put an around her shoulders and pulled her closer to him.

"W-W-What are you doing?"

Jounouchi: "What? Can't friends do that to each other? Wait… don't tell me… You're being shy?"

Jounouchi gave Akia a mocking grin as she felt her cheeks burning up.

"No, you dumbass! Why would I be?"

She turned her head away and a lot of thoughts entered her mind.

'Why did he do that… I mean, if he was just a random friend it wouldn't be a problem, but he's a friend that I… kind of like more than just a friend. I know he won't return these feelings, but he sure is making it hard on me to brush mine off. I guess I'll just enjoy the moment while it lasts…'

Yugi: "Here we are, guys!"

'Already? I can't believe I didn't notice that sooner!'

Jounouchi let go of Akia and went ahead with Yugi to the game shop. She felt a little disappointment as his hand retracted. They all got into the game shop and were welcomed by Sugoroku at the counter.

"Hey, granpa."

Yugi: "We're back, granpa!"

Sugoroku: "Well, well, you brought all your friends with you, too?"

Jounouchi: "Yeah, gramps. Yugi told us about this super rare card you have."

Sugoroku: "Well, let me go get it."

Granpa got a small box out from under the counter and opened it. All eyes were on the card that was placed face down in the box. Granpa then took it out and showed it to them.

Sugoroku: "Here it is, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon."

"3000 attack points?"

Jounouchi: "This is extreme!"

Honda: "I really don't get what's so special about it…"

"You don't play the game, so you wouldn't know."

Jounouchi: "Can I have it?"

Sugoroku: "Are you insane? There're only four of this card in the whole world! It's not even for sale!"

"How come you…"

Akia was interrupted by the door chime.

Sugoroku: "Welcome!"

They all turned around to find Kaiba at the door.

Yugi: "Kaiba-kun?"

"Rich boy?"

Honda: "What is the heir of Kaiba Corp. doing here?"

Kaiba: "I heard that Yugi and Akia's granpa is a card maniac."

Jounouchi: "Oh, so you play Duel Monsters, too? That's awesome! Let's get along!"

"I'd rather die than get along with a stuck up rich boy like him…"

Jounouchi: "What's that, Akia?"

"Nothing!"

Kaiba: "No thanks, I'll pass. You're way out of your league if you think you can get along with me."

"What'd you say, rich boy?"

He was really starting to get on Akia's nerves. Before, she didn't mind him much, but now, she straight up couldn't stand his presence.

Kaiba: "I was the winner of the Duel Monsters National Championship, after all. In other words, we're on completely different levels."

Jounouchi: "The hell? How about you shut up and play me?"

Yugi: "Stop it, Jounouchi."

"Yugi's kind of right, you won't stand a chance against him. Even though I hate to admit that…"

Kaiba smirked at how furious Jounouchi looked.

Kaiba: "Does this shop even have any decent cards?"

"If it didn't, you wouldn't be here now, would you?"

Kaiba ignored Akia's remark as he noticed the card in Granpa's box. His mocking expression turned into shock.

Kaiba: "W-What?!"

He rushed to the counter, shoving Akia aside in the process. She landed in Jounouchi's arms as he tried to keep her from falling.

"Watch it, asshole!"

Kaiba completely ignored her once again as he stared down at the legendary card.

Kaiba: "How come the Blue-Eyes White Dragon is in a dump like this?"

"A dump?!"

Akia was now beyond irritated. What she'd give to slap some sense into that jerk's brain… Granpa closed the box and put it away.

Sugoroku: "Now that's enough of that. It isn't for sale, anyway."

Kaiba scowled and then put on a more business-like expression. He took the suitcase he was holding the whole time and opened it on the counter in front of Granpa. Akia and the others looked at what was inside and were struck with awe, just like Sugoroku.

Kaiba: "Old man, if you give me the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, I'll trade all of these cards in return!"

Granpa gave a mocking laugh.

Sugoroku: "No way."

Everyone seemed surprised, since there were some pretty rare cards in there.

Kaiba: "If you're not going to trade it, I'll buy it! Name your price, anything!"

Sugoroku: "Kaiba-kun, the reason I'm not selling this card is not because it's such a strong card, but because it was a gift from a very precious friend. Therefore, I'll treasure it just as I treasure that friend. Nothing you can offer can measure up to that."

Kaiba: "What…"

Yugi: "You would feel the same even if it was a weak card, right granpa?"

Sugoroku: "That's right. This card has the same heart as that precious friend."

"Never thought I'd ever think granpa was cool…"

Kaiba closed the suitcase in frustration and left.

"Glad he's gone..."


Well, thanks for tolerating my dumb mistakes!

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