Episode 2: A Man's Struggle


It's a new dawn in Goha City.

"Swirl…" Yuga Goha arrives early. He tidies up the room and sorts everything up for his Presidential Siblings. Then he leaves.

He walks along the roads. He pays a visit to Tahayasty Restaurant. Yuka told him that the ramen there is the best, and she could blow out three bowls very quickly.

"One bowl, swirl."

"Got it!"

The restaurant is full of people as usual. They are busy talking about the battle on the Moon that just happened a week ago.

"Have you heard about it? The King of Duels urban!"

"Yeah, yeah."

"The King of Duels saved Dueling with that huge robot under his wings. So cool!"

"Swirl, swirl…" Yuga contains his anger over the noise.

At the Office

"Still in this rebellious phase?" Yuka complains over the absence of Yuga.

"Just start without him." Yuo comments.

"Sorry!" Mimi comes late.

"It's alright. He isn't here either."

"What's wrong?"

"Yuga hasn't been here for work. Every day, he comes here to clean the room before dipping for the day." Yuro sighed.

"It has already been a few days like this, Atachi-san." Yuran said.

"Haiz, this crazy kid..."

"Sorry for letting you worry. I will discipline him later, tuna."

"No. This is a mom's job. Now get to work!"

"Yes!"

"Also. After eight hours of work and study, you all can rest!"

"But Atachi-san, I can work longer than that. So..."

"No so, but or if, Yuo. I will come back after eight hours!"

At the playground

Yuga is watching the kids Duel.

"I go first. I Set a monster. Turn ends."

"Draw! I Summon Alligator's Sword. Attack!"

"My turn. I activate Silent Doom to bring back Masaki the Legendary Swordsman. Then, I Summon Flame Manipulator. Fusion! Appear, Flame Swordsman! Attack!"

"Here I go. I activate Silent Doom to bring back Alligator's Sword. I Summon Baby Dragon. Then... Fusion! Come on out, Alligator's Sword Dragon."

"It has lower ATK than mine!"

"Don't worry. Alligator's Sword Dragon can attack if you only control EARTH, WATER or FIRE monsters. Flame Swordsman is FIRE!"

"Wow! That's amazing."

The kids are having fun with their Duel. Yuga Goha watches the Duel in silence. He is quite intrigued by the Duel itself. "Goha Duel can be this interesting?" He thought to himself.

"Ah! You are here!"

"Atachi-san?"

"Now, let's go home."

"...Let me stay here longer."

"Your siblings are worried about you. They want to have a family talk with you, sincerely."

"Atachi-san. How do you think Dueling would go from now on?"

"I don't know. And we are still figuring out a concrete answer."

"How is a world without Rush Duel for you? For me, I don't mind, but most elementary students here really love Rush Duel, including your son, so I want to ask."

"Well... I guess it's alright. Sucks that Rush Duel is gone, but Dueling is still alive."

"Do you think it would be a rigid world with the way it is?"

"No. Goha Duel has changed. Not too much, but a slight change has happened. Thanks to Rush Duel. Are you planning to return to Pro Dueling soon? You used to be a great talent."

"Who knows?"

"Oh well. Talking to you is rough. I will have a napolitan spaghetti party tonight. Come if you are hungry. Bye-bye!"

"Swirl-swirl!"

At Goha 7th

"Remember that Yamiruler's effect prevents you from Tribute Summoning this turn, Romin."

"That sounds troubling. I activate Self Fan Club to Special Summon Wattkiss and Watangel to your field in Defense Position, then I gain 1000 LP."

"Three monsters. This should be..." Tiger comments.

"Fan Psychic Release Event. Return to stage, Prima Guitarna. I Summon Ama Lilith. Fusion! Sound shines when imbued with color. Every sound has its own color. Its own light! I'm myself and no one else! Colored as I am, I will shine! Omega Psychic Type, Princess Omega the Supreme Shining Superstar! Fusion Summon!"

"By switching from Defense Position to Attack Position, Princess Omega can reduce Yameruler's ATK by 800... No!"

"Go, Princess Omega! This is my potential!"

"Ahhhhhh!"

"Hahahaha! I won again. Hurray!"

"You did good, Romin. You may be able to rival Luke."

"Luke, wanna Duel?"

Luke, who has been sitting on the ground during the Duel, declines the request. "I refuse."

"...Accept it, Luke. You can be sad about Yuga, but don't drag your friends into that mood of yours, mope-gias."

"P-l-e-a-s-e~"

"Fine. You are so annoying, Romin."

"Sorry~"

"You can go first. I will end this quickly."

"Sure. I Summon CAN:D. Then I activate JAM:P Up! Awaken! I love you! Are you ready? I'm ready! You can do it! CAN - Re:D!"

Luke glances at Romin's smile.

"Are you done, Romin?"

"Yup. Your turn."

"Draw!" Luke looks at his newly drawn 'Sevens Road Magician'."This is..."

"Anything wrong?" asked Romin.

"I send 3 Dragon-Type monsters from my hand to the Graveyard to activate Dragonic Pressure."

"Luke can destroy all monsters on the field!" said Gakuto.

"Then, I Special Summon Sportsdragon Pitcher. Because of Pitcher, I can also Special Summon Sportsdragon Slugger. I Tribute 2 monsters... Come on out, Sevens Road Magician!"

"Here it is." Romin prepares herself against the powerful Spellcaster.

"Elemental Road!" Sevens Road increases to 2400 ATK. "Attack Romin directly, Sevens Road! Sevens Magic!"

The attack lands. (Romin: 4000 1600 LP)

"Nice job, mope-gias!" Romin compliments Luke.

"Turn ends."

"My turn! I Summon Ama Lilith. I send her to the GY to activate Stardom Light. Let's go live, with a full-body dive. Patience to the limit, overdrive! Prima Guitarna the Shining Superstar! Her long-awaited awesome riff!"

Luke doesn't respond to Prima Guitarna's rhythm.

"Prima Guitarna has 2200 ATK. Sevens Road has 2100 ATK. Romin wins this battle." Tiger comments.

"I gain 1000 LP due to Stardom Light, and I pay that 1000 LP to activate Prima Guitarna's effect! Excite on Stage!" Prima Guitarna increases to 2500 ATK. "Attack Sevens Road! Melodic Refrain Shock!"

Sevens Road Magician is destroyed. (Luke: 4000 3600 LP)

"Yay! I beat Sevens Road!"

"Luke?" Tiger glances at Luke's expression.

"Romin... This Duel is over. You win."

"What!?" Gakuto freaks out.

"Don't tell me... You lose your spirit just because of that!"

"I... I don't know. I surrender. Bye!"

"Luke, how dare you!? I won't accept a surrender!" Romin chases Luke.

"This always happens... Can you do something?" Gakuto asks for Tiger's help.

"Just let Romin deal with Luke for a while. It would be more effective."

After school

"Time to go home."

"L-u-k-e~!" Romin taps Luke's shoulder. "Want to have a ride together?"

"Huh?!"

"Hop in if you like. Otherwise, bye-bye then~"

"Wait...!" Luke flusters. "Alright, alright, I will go with you. For a bit only..."

"Deal!"

Luke and Romin ride together across Goha City's playground.

"Let's watch some Duels."

"Romin. Look!"

"Yuga... Goha?"

"Gunleon attacks directly!"

Yuga Goha is Dueling with the kids. And he is showing his strength.

"You're strong! Can I offer a handshake?"

Yuga Goha hesitates. "...Hmph." He walks away.

"Swirly!"

"Luke?"

"We just arrived here. Wanna Duel?" Romin challenges Yuga Goha.

"Thanks, but I decline. How is Luke, swirl?"

"Still being melodramatic about Yuga."

"How about you and your friends, swirl?"

Romin stays silent.

"Whatever. By the way, there will be something for your graduation day, right?"

"Correct! A Duel contest. To commemorate the 'King of Duels' legend, all elementary students will Duel with all their best!"

"Sounds good, swirl. See you then." Yuga Goha walks away to Goha HQ.

"Bye... Swirly."

At the Office

"Swirl, swirl." Yuga Goha comes to Goha Corporation's office.

"Hey! Welcome home, Swirly." Mimi greets Yuga.

"How's your day going?" asked Yuo.

"Finally, you come home early for once. That's refreshing." smiled Yuka.

"Yujin and I have covered your work. Time for dinner."

"Let's have a family talk, tuna."

Mimi treats Goha Siblings with delicious napolitan. Everyone is having a good time and asking Mimi for a second treat. Yuga calmly tastes the dish and thinks to himself: "This is flavorful, swirl." Though, Yuga does not talk much during the dinner.

"Yuga, it's time we talk about that card - Monster Reborn."

"You're right, Yuran. We should destroy it as soon as possible. That wicked card..."

"Monster Reborn is the reason I become strong today. I understand your worry, Yuka-nee-san, but..."

"Yuga. That card will cause terror as long as it exists. Hand it to me." Yuo says his request.

"Please, Yuga." Yujin politely asks. "This is a serious problem."

"Is there... any other way to seal that power of erasing memory?"

"Otes, the creator of Monster Reborn, is gone. Nanaho and her clan are also hiding. It's impossible to learn more about the card."

"Sorry, Swirly. There's nothing we can do against Monster Reborn's power."

"Atachi-san, not you—"

"Hand it to me, you turbulent child!" Yuka has enough of Yuga's attitude.

"Yuka!" Mimi prevents Yuka from fighting Yuga.

"Atachi-san, let me teach this kid a lesson. Stop fooling around!"

"Cool down, Yuka. Violence is not—" Yujin and Yuran try to calm Yuka.

"STOP!" Yuo shouts. "This is a serious siblings gathering."

"Yuga, give us an answer. We will decide what to do." Yuro gives Yuga an option.

"In that case, swirl..." Yuga looks at his siblings, especially Yuka with her fiery aura. "...If I can do something good in your eyes with Monster Reborn, I can keep Monster Reborn. There has to be a way Monster Reborn can bring smiles in Dueling!"

"And if otherwise?"

"I will hand over Monster Reborn. And isolate myself as my punishment."

"Such strong words. I wonder if you have guts." Yuka challenges Yuga.

"I respect your resolve, Yuga. Let's give you a chance until the graduation day of elementary students. (The chance Monster Reborn can be useful is lower than the chances of a meteor falling into someone's Deck. It's nearly impossible for you to prove yourself, Yuga!)"

"Good luck, Yuga."

"Now, now, the spaghetti will be cold if we keep talking. Eat, tuna!"

Yuga smiles. "Can I have a second portion, Atachi-san?"

"Of course~!"