"Yu, wait up!" Akari said, going after her.
"O-Oi! Little Princess!" Prince Charming followed.
"Sorry guys. Akari went to chase after Yu," Jun said with Alice accompanying him.
"Eh?!" Wanda screamed.
"Akari is quite interesting," Hisoka chuckled to himself.
"You're such a weirdo, Hisoka," Hiroki sweatdropped.
"I better look-"
"I'll look for her," Hisoka volunteered, "I'm quite good at finding people."
"Of course, he has me," Soushi said.
"Besides, you need to collect data from the fighters to help you," Hisoka added.
"True to that," Jun said.
"Maybe we should-"
"No need," Hisoka cuts off Wanda this time, "You guys should enjoy watching the fights."
"I'm counting on you to find my best friend," Wanda said.
Hisoka just nodded his head, "Let's go, Soushi."
Opening 1: Sense of Wonder
sousa WE CAN DO IT! motto hatena darakede ikō
(That's right, we can do it! Even if our lives are filled with unanswered questions)
Akari appeared facing to the left. She turned her face to the front and gave a smile and a salute then disappeared. Prince Charming appeared facing to the right then turns to the front to give a smile as well. The background is the buddyfight stage at Aibo Academy.
fushigi eno tobira wa me no mae ni aru
(The miraculous door is right before our eyes.)
The screen turned black for a second then shows Akari and Prince Charming in front of a strange double door. Their hands in each surface of the door and pushed it to reveal a bright light. The two covered their eyes using their arm.
kono sekaijū ga WONDER LAND
(This entire world is a wonderland.)
The light dissipates as the two uncovered their eyes to see Wanda, Jun, Hiroki and Hisoka talking to each other. Alice is seen chasing Dorothy while Jeanne and Soushi watched the two run. Akari and Prince Charming walked towards the group. The current background is a grass field.
bokura wa mō sudeni WONDER ringu
(We're already wondering!)
They noticed the two going near them. The group stopped what they were doing, run up to the pair and smiled and talked to them.
doki doki ga waku waku ni nattara WONDER furujan
(When anticipation turns into excitement, it'll be wonderful, won't it?)
The group is seen to be laughing when all of a sudden Akari looked up to the sky. The group did the same and looked up as well. The camera went upwards then stops to show the title "Future Card Buddyfight: Lost Fairy Tale". Then the title shone bright.
jibuntte dare darō? riarutte nan darō?
ashita wa doushite mienain darō?
(Who am I? And what is real?
Why can't we see tomorrow?)
The light dissipates to reveal Akari, in her room, looking at herself sadly at the mirror. The reflection reveals to be her younger self looking happy. Someone placed their hand on her shoulder. She turned around to reveal it was Prince Charming who did then smiled at her. Akari smiled back then looks at the sky. The background changed from inside her room to outside somewhere when she turned around.
koukishin no bun dake leberu UP shiteku
kimi to boku no EVERYDAY sutetamon janai desho?
(The more curiosity, the more we achieve higher levels. Our everyday together is pretty fun, don't you think?)
The camera transitioned to show the group consisting of Wanda, Jun, Hiroki, Hisoka, Dorothy, Alice, Jeanne and Soushi at the castle with Jun fixing their decks while they talk. Two shadow figures walks passed the camera almost as if intersecting. Akari noticed this and looks from side to side to see no one. But she looked sad as if she knows who passed by.
oshiete Sense of Wonder
(Tell me! Sense of Wonder.)
The screen is as if it's blinking while showing the memories of a younger Akari with her family, friends and two unknown children.
jinsei wa shugyou nari
(Teach it! Life is full of teachings!)
The blinking transition stopped and showed a determined Akari looking at her "Happily Ever After" Impact card. Prince Charming placed a hand on her shoulder. She looks at him. Prince Charming gave her a nod as if he understood her. Akari smiled and opened the door. The pair entered there, running.
dakara WE CAN MAKE IT motto hatena sagashi ni ikō
(So we can make it! Let's go search for more mysteries!)
The camera transition is as if it's turning, showing each characters. Akari slashing monsters with Prince's Sword, Legacy, Prince Charming dodging and countering, Jun using the White Hare's Pocket Watch to summon a portal so that he wouldn't get hit by the incoming attack from a monster, Alice jumped kicks the monster hitting his head, Wanda casting a spell and Dorothy punching a monster. The background is the buddyfight stage.
arifureta kotaeja gaman dekinai
(I won't be satisfied with the typical answer.)
The spinning of the camera stopped and Akari was shown, who stares at the two older figures in her memory. She run towards them.
mahō ni kakatta WONDER LIFE bokura no mirai wa WONDER ringu.
(A wonder life that's under a spell.
Our future is full of wonder!)
The background changed once more. This time, it's Aibo Academy. Someone tapped her shoulder. She looks to her side to see Prince Charming who did that. He gave her a reassuring smile. Jun, Alice and Hisoka also gave her a reassuring smile. To her other side was none other than Wanda, Dorothy and Hiroki who also gave her a smile.
shitai koto shite ikiteru houga ganbarerujan!
(It's better to live your life doing the things you like, because then, you'll be able to work harder! Let's wonder!)
Akari started to run. The others followed her.
Let's Wondering!
Akari suddenly jumped upwards with the characters still running after her and freeze in position.
"Yu!" I was already outside the building along with Prince Charming, "Yu!"
"Why are you looking for that girl, little princess?" Prince Charming asked, grabbing my wrist and stopping me on my tracks.
I turned around to look at Prince Charming and said, "Because she's sad."
"But didn't she hurt you? Hurt your friend? Insulted your brother?" Prince Charming pointed out, "Don't you despise her? If I were in that situation, I would not talk to her...ever!"
"I still dislike her for doing so," I said.
"See?"
"However, as it stands...looking at her state...Yu needs a shoulder," I said, " I don't like seeing anyone sad even if they are bad. That's why...I need to look for her and make her smile."
Prince Charming sighed, "You have a kind heart, little princess. That's quite admirable of you. Alright then, little princess. Let's go fi-"
We suddenly heard someone crying.
"Do you hear that?" I asked Prince Charming.
"Yes, I hear that. It's coming from there," Prince Charming pointed in the direction where the sound was coming from.
"It's better if you lead the way. You know me," I laugh nervously.
"Why of course, little princess," Prince Charming responded as he did as I requested.
Luckily, the crying sound wasn''t so far. It was actually near the Aibo fighting stage. I know that it's ridiculous to get lost when you're near where you're needed to be but this is me we're talking about after all.
It was coming from behind a bush. We took a peek to see a familiar hat. It was Yu who was crying while her buddy, Iris, was trying to console her.
"Cheer up, Yu! You'll win next year! I'm sure of it!"
"That doesn't really matter anymore," Yu said, "No matter how much I tried to get attention...nothing works whether I did something good or something bad."
She's not speaking in her usual third person point of view.
"Hi, Yu!" I walked up to the pair. Prince Charming followed suit.
"Gah!" Yu screamed.
"Ummm...Akari...ermmm...Prince Charming...what are you doing here?" Iris asked.
I watched Yu rubbing her eyes and calming herself down. She sighed, "Go ahead and laugh how pathetic I am. Rub your victory on my face."
"Yu," Iris looks at her buddy with concern.
"Oi! Who do you think you are?" Prince Charming screamed.
"I'm someone everyone despises because of what I've done. Go ahead and say what you have to say. It's not like I care," Yu sighed.
"Do you mind if I sit beside you?" I asked permission.
Yu ignored me.
"I'll take that as a yes," I said, sitting beside her.
"I'm not in the mood to see you so please be quick about it," Yu said, obviously annoyed at our presence.
"So...ummm...how are you holding up?" I asked nervously.
"What do you think, genius?" Yu said, sarcasm dripping, "Why did you come here anyways?"
"I was worried about you," I answered.
"Huh?" Yu turned her head to look at me. Confusion painted on her face, "Why would you be worried about me? Aren't I the worst?"
"Thank you," Prince Charming said. I look at Prince Charming with a look that says "keep quiet" and he understood immediately.
"I'm sure I've done something horrible to you, your brother and friends. In addition to that, we're enemies. I've said a lot of horrible stuff yet here you are...worried about someone as horrible as me," Yu said.
"It's because you're sad," I responded, "Enemy or not, I can't bear to see someone sad. It breaks my heart to see someone like that."
Yu lightly giggled, "You're weird."
"I know," I said, lightly chuckling.
"Are you feeling a little better now, Yu?" Iris asked.
Yu giggled, "Yu is feeling a little bit better."
"Thank goodness," Iris sighed.
"By the way, can I ask you another question?" I asked Yu.
"Sure, go ahead," Yu responded.
"Now that we've talked properly, it sounds like you're not the meanie that you've shown us. It also sounds like you're not that kind of person so why act like one?" I asked. I have this...feeling after all
"Oi! That's a very very very personal question!" Iris pointed out, "Yu, you don't have to-"
"It's fine," Yu cut Iris off.
"Yu..."
"Yu can tell you. Yu simply wanted attention," Yu answered, "In Yu's house, her parents were always busy with their work. They don't have time with Yu. Even before Yu became like this, in school, Yu didn't always get attention with the others. So Yu resorted becoming a trickster. It helps feel Yu be less lonely even if it meant hurting people because Yu gained their attention. Good or bad attention...it's alright with Yu."
"But you're also hurting others to the point that they're sick of you," I pointed out, "Do you really want that to happen?"
"Of course not!" Yu responded.
"Then stop it. The more you do, the more you scare them away," I said.
"Little princess is right," Prince Charming said, "If you want someone to like you and gain their attention, just be yourself. Being yourself is the best way. If they don't like you despite that, it's because they are blind. You are awesome in your own way, Yu! Someday, someone will have an eye on you...I mean in a good way."
"Wow, Prince Charming...," I was blushing at his words, "No wonder you're Prince Charming."
I glanced at Yu and Iris who were also blushing.
"Seems like your fangirls have added, Prince Charming."
"Hisoka! How did you find us?" I asked, my gaze landing on him.
"A detective must never reveal his secrets," Hisoka winked at me, giving the silent gesture.
"You're weird, Hisoka," I giggled.
"By the way, the others are looking for you," Hisoka said, "Shall we?"
"Yeah," I said, "Hey, Yu, Iris, want to-"
"Yu!" A brunette boy ran up to us, "I've been looking for you!"
"Haru," Yu looks at the boy named Haru.
"A-Are you o-okay?" He asked.
"Yes, Yu is fine. Thanks for asking," Yu responded.
"Seems like you have a fine friend, Yu," Prince Charming said, smiling at Yu.
Yu simply blushed at Prince Charming. It looks like Yu gained a crush for Prince Charming.
"Y-Yes! Ha-Haru and Yu are friends!" Yu stuttered.
"Welps! Looks like everything ended up well today," Iris said.
"Anyways, want to come with us, Yu, Iris, Haru?" I asked them once more.
"Is it alright for us?" Yu asked.
I smiled, "Of course. You're our friend after all if you don't mind us calling you our friend."
Yu shook her head, "We'd love to."
Looks like we've gained more friends. Our group is becoming bigger and bigger.
Buddyfight Corner:
Wanda: This is Wanda Yumetochi...
Dorothy:...and Dorothy...
Both:...in today's Buddyfight Corner!
Wanda: Today, we have a special guest for the corner.
Yu: *comes in* Hi hi! Yu's name is Yu Itazura. Nice to meet you all!
Dorothy: Actually erm...you're the person of this chapter for today so tell us about yourself.
Yu: *giggles* Yu is an elementary student from Aibo. She's in the fifth grade. Yu's name is "The Devilish Witch of Aibo" and Yu's buddy is Witch of Mischief, Iris the Trickster.
Dorothy: *whispers* Fun fact. Yu just gained a crush on Prince Charming.
Wanda: Since Akari has ermm...treated you as a friend, I will as well.
Yu: *giggles* Yu will do her best to be your friend!
Wanda: That's all the time we have for today, folks. This is Wanda Yumetochi...
Dorothy...Dorothy...
Yu: *giggles*...Yu Itazura...
All: ...Signing off!