Yami glanced around, looking for anyone who would fit the description. Just then, the waiter, after getting his name, directed him to a table near the veranda where a person, who oddly looks familiar to him, was waiting.

Seeing the pharaoh, said man rose and offered a handshake. "Good evening, I'm Mahado

Histari," he said.

Yami was inwardly surprised to hear his high priest and best friend's name but shrugged it off as he forced a smile and accepted the handshake. "It's nice to meet you, Mahado. Yami Motou," he said in turn.

"Of course. You were the highest in your Egyptology class," Mahado said, earning a smile, a small one, from Yami. He took notice of the blush in the pharaoh's cheeks as they sat down.

"I was thrilled, to be honest, when I learned I ranked highest," Yami answered, hoping to start a conversation.

"Yugi kept on talking about you, you know," said Mahado.

"He did? I didn't know you knew each other," Yami answered, mildly surprised.
Mahado grinned, recalling a memory, "We kind of bumped into each other one day. I was accompanying my sister who was taking the entrance exam there when we met," he answered.

Yami smiled, "Another overprotective brother, huh?" he teased. He was beginning to like Mahado, to be frank. Something about the guy makes him want to discard his promise and want to trust again. But it's too early to form conclusions up, isn't it?

Their conversation was, no doubt, pleasant until the waiter appeared to take their orders. Yami, after finding out that Mahado was a regular costumer, allowed him to pick the food. And of course, after being challenged to eat any food said person would choose. And knowing the King of Games, you can't really be surprised to find out that he didn't back out, can you?

And when their food arrived, a mischievous glint sparkled for the first time ever since the breakup, in those crimson orbs.

In short, they engaged themselves into a competition just to enjoy the night and each other's company.

Yami was in the middle of a spicy dish when he caught sight of familiar chestnut-brown hair and a mop of jet-black hair.

Seto Kaiba, here? Now? Yami choked on his food and was grateful when Mahado handed him a glass of wine.

Back to normal, he smiled sheepishly. "Thanks," he said, a blush gracing itself on his cheeks.

"Don't mention it. Although you really should take spicy foods slowly, you know," Mahado teased, "Causes headaches."

Too late, though. He saw Yami massaged his temples and groaned, "Now you tell me," he said, causing Mahado to chuckle.

"Where do you want to go next?" Mahado asked after they finished eating.

"Anywhere, as long as I pay," Yami answered. They were arguing on who was paying the bill since neither wanted to split the bill. However, since Yami lost on the food challenge, he didn't have a choice but to concede. In short, Mahado paid the bill.
Mahado chuckled, "Fine, you pay next time," he said. Yami grinned, "Would you excuse me for a minute?" he said. "Sure," his date answered. "Be right back," Yami told him then went to the bathroom.

He was washing his hands on the sink when the faucet beside his sink turned on, indicating someone's presence.

"Haven't seen you for a while," the CEO's voice halted Yami's actions as he faced the CEO.

"You, too," Yami answered. Last time they saw each other were four years ago, and seeing the other duelist again was a surprise for Yami indeed.

"On a date, Yami?" Seto asked.

Yami nodded, "Yugi and Joey set me up," he said.

"I would expect that," the other said. Oops, big mistake.

"What?" Yami asked, unsure if he heard it correctly.

"Nothing. How's it going?" the CEO answered, covering his former reply with a lie, which obviously was not bought.

"Life's okay. You?" Yami answered with another lie.

"The usual," Seto said, shrugging.

Yami smiled, "Changed your board again?" he asked, genuinely amused.

"You should smile more often, you know," the CEO suddenly said.

Yami stared at him in disbelief. "What did you say?" he asked. How did he know? Did Yugi--? What about Joey?

"Yami?" Mahado's voice, however, prevented them from further continuing their conversation.

In the end, Yami introduced Mahado to Seto, and vice versa. "Odd place to talk, don't you think?" Mahado said, making Yami smile. Seto smirked then nodded at the two and left.