"Come on, it's almost starting!" Sci-Twi said.
"We're coming." Miu said as she, Mari and Tails joined her in front of TV. A quiz show was on. Sci-Twi, being one of the team's brains, always loved a good quiz show. But this one was a little different today.
"What the heck are you...ugh...are you watching Pace of Trivia again? Isn't this more for sciency types?" Jet asked.
"Hey, we happen to enjoy it for the facts." Miu said.
"And FYI, we're all sciency types here." Tails said.
"Hello and welcome back to Pace of Trivia. Today's guest is a little different. Someone from Aibo Academy." the announcer said as a young boy with bright blond hair with a star mark on his forehead and wearing a gray jacket.
"My name is Subaru Hoshiyomi, a 6th grader from Aibo Academy." he said.
"This young man has been regarded a genius among his classmates that they have even called him the Ace of Study. Is that right?" he asked.
"I cannot say for sure if I am a genius but it is true I am regarded as the Ace of Study." Subaru said.
As Subaru began his quiz, with the prize being an advanced telescope, some of the others came by and saw the show in.
"Hey guys! Whatcha watch… oh, Pace of Trivia again?" Hagakure asked.
"Shhh." they said as they watched Subaru acing every single question thrown his way.
"Incredible. All of these are either college level or above and he's acing them like they're ordinary." Sci-Twi said.
"No surprise, considering his title is Ace of Study." Miu said.
"I'm impressed." Mari said as she was working on something.
"Wow...incredible. For answering all our questions correctly, you have indeed won a state of the art telescope." the announcer said. "Well be back with our next challenger after the break."
"That guy was incredible." Hagakure said.
"An Ace of Games and now an Ace of Study, and they both go to the same school." Mari said.
"It's more than that. Looking into Subaru's records, it turns out he's also a Buddyfighter." Tails said.
"He is? Then why haven't we heard about him?" Hagakure asked.
"He's very discreet about it." Akira said appearing.
"Akira." Hagakure said. "What do you mean by discreet?"
"I've seen him in the shop a few times. He prioritizes his studies over games like buddyfight." Akira said.
"I know there's a sayin' about all work and no play somewhere…" Miu thought before she got a lightbulb. "Hold the phone! I just got a great idea!"
"What is it, Miu?" Tails asked.
"We got Two Aces doing buddyfight in the same school, right? What would happen if we brought em together for a match? The Ace of Games, Yuga Mikado vs The Ace of Studies, Subaru Hoshiyomi in a buddyfight? That would be a clash of the titans right there!" Miu explained.
"Yes, but Subaru mostly studies though, wouldn't it be kinda rude to just ask him to Buddyfight Yuga outta the blue?" Mari asked.
"Besides, he doesn't work like that. He only accepts fights only if they offer him a chance to improve." Akira said.
"Exactly." Mari said.
"That's no excuse to at least try to take someone on." Hagakure said. "You don't know if someone's gonna give you a challenge if you at least fight them."
"I kinda got that vibe from Dave during that Perfect Link Tournament. The guy's all about breaking limits." Miu said.
"He's a competitor at heart, so I guess it comes with the territory." Tapu Fini said.
"So let go of the delusions of getting him and Yuga to fight. It's not going to happen unless he wants it." Akira said.
"Right. Guess it was too much to hope for." Hagakure said.
The next day, some live footage was soon being shown of Yuga preparing to face against Subaru.
"Huh...would you look at that." Akira said.
"Well...sometimes these things happen when you least expect them." Sci-Twi said.
"Now...let's see just what sort of abilities Subaru brings to the table." Miu said.
"I'm guided by the celestial sphere! And the Guidance of a Dragon. Luminize! Triangulum Galaxy!" Subaru shouted.
"A Deity's Dragon Brigade descends! Luminize! Dradeity!" Yuga shouted.
"Raise the flag!" both said.
"Star Dragon World!" Subaru said.
"Dragon World!" Yuga said.
"Skyseer Dragon, Cross Astrologia." Subaru said as a small yellow dragon appeared by his side.
"Gargantua Dragon." Yuga said.
"Now...it's my turn. I draw. Charge and draw! I call Govern Star Dragon, Bordure to the center. With his ability, I add one item card from my deck to my hand. Then I call to the left Guardseer Dragon,Gyron. And he attacks the fighter." Subaru said.
10-8
"My turn is now over." Subaru said.
"What kind of dragons are those?" Mari asked.
"Astrodragons. A Star Dragon world attribute. Their abilities mainly are determined on where on the field they stand." Tails said.
"Ha. Not bad. But now it's my turn. I draw! Charge and draw! I equip Garblade and then call Garcat to the left and Buddycall Gargantua Dragon to the right." Yuga said.
8-9
"Buddycalling right off the bat." Mari said. "Wonder what he's planning."
"Now, Garcat attacks Bordure." Yuga said as Garcat pounced only to be moved towards Gyron.
"Gyron's ability. When he's on the left, attacks are drawn over to him." Subaru said as Garcat defeated Gyron only for it to revive with soulguard.
"Ha!" Yuga shouted slaying Gyron before moving to Bordure.
"I cast! Mars Barrier!" Subaru said blocking the attack.
"Garga...attack Bordure!" Yuga said as Garga did so. "Now attack the fighter!"
10-8
"Now...it's time to go G-EVO! Gargantua Dragon, Blast Mode!" Yuga said changing Garga to Blast Mode. "Now attack!"
"Sorry but..there are many cards that prevent the opponent from attacking." Subaru said. "I pay one life and cast! Crystallization Phenomenon!"
8-7
Garga's body was soon encased in crystal, stopping his attack completely.
"I guess...that's it for me." Yuga said.
"Subaru...truly an impressive fighter." Sci-Twi said.
"And a Clairvoyant as well..." Mari added.
"Now...let us begin. Seerbow, Babylon." Subaru said equipping a bow. "Calling Govern Star Dragon, Fret to the left. And now...I Buddycall Skyseer Dragon, Cross Astrologia to the center!" he said as a large yellow dragon with wide rainbow feathered wings took to the center. "My buddy who has mastered Astrological science...takes to the field!"
7-8
Soon the bow and the two monsters glowed. "Having gained the light of three stars, a great triangle in the sky forms above us. Activate, Galaxy Formation!" Subaru shouted.
"This has to be...Cross's ability. All cards on the field now have an extra critical and penetrate." Sci-Twi said.
"Now, I cast! Notice: Enhancement Tactic! All monsters and items on my field now gain 3000 power. Now Fret, go attack the fighter!"
9-7
Subaru then notched his arrow and fired it.
"Cast! Deity Green Dragon Shield!" Yuga said.
7-10
"Too bad. During Galaxy Formation, Babylon gains double attack." Subaru said firing again.
10-7
"Cross, attack!" Subaru said.
"Leave it to me." Cross said attacking Yuga.
"I cast! Blue Dragon Shield!" Yuga said.
"I have double attack!" Cross said attacking.
7-4
"Sorry Yuga...but it ends for you here. Once Galaxy Formation has been completed, I can use this card. I cast! Final Phase!" Subaru said. "Tri-Star Decision!"
A large blue triangle appeared above Subaru, flying to Cross as he latched onto it with his Wings and tail. He shrunk it down before drawing back an energy bow. An arrow then appeared as Cross fired at it hit Yuga directly.
4-0
Game Over! Winner: Subaru Hoshiyomi!
"It's all in the mind." Subaru said as the audience cheered.
"Shine forth, star of glory!" Cross added on.
"Well...it looks as though Subaru is someone we should keep an eye on." Miu said.
"Definitely." Mari said.
"Hmm. Now that I think about it...giving the timing...the ABC Cup should be happening soon." Tails said.
"Yes. Hard to forget about that." Sci-Twi said.
"It's likely that he'll be showing up there." Miu said.
"Hold up….ABC Cup?" Jet asked.
"Its short for the Aibo Buddy Cup. It's a buddyfight tournament held at Aibo Academy between its students. We actually competed in it during our first visit to this world." Sci-Twi said.
"Sounds interesting." Mari said.
"And considering this is a new age, we're considering having some members who haven't Buddyfight before to enter." Tails said. "It's a good chance for them to earn experience."
"That should be great to see." Akira said.
"It'll be nice seeing the New Gen Buddyfight players from our groups having fun." Mari said.
"Yes. It'll be something to truly look forward to." Akira said.