"Okay...here we are at the second fight of the semifinals in the singles!" a familiar voice said. "And since Ion doesn't think much of this...only one super star is fit for this stage. And she is...me! Magenta Voice bringing it to ya live!"

"How in the world did she find out about this?" Hope asked.

"Your friend's phone. She bought that in the Idol Universe and it like all devices there...all send signals back to us." Magenta Voice said.

"That sounds neat...and a little creepy." David said.

"We don't force it on others. She did sign the waiver." Magenta Voice said.

"Huh...I was wondering why they asked me to sign that. I just thought it was an electrical hazard or something." Rainbow said.

"Nope. Anyway...our fighters are...the lava monster of the Mythos Universe who is bringing the heat...Moltar! And the Oni Assassin of the Shinto Universe that was won over by the compassion of a human heart...Kabuki!" Magenta Voice said.

"Wow, she doesn't skimp around the details, does she?" David asked.

"She isn't the Idol Universe's leading commentator for any old reason." Sunset said.

"And yet she got my name wrong…" CP muttered.

"Geez, it was just an error in pronunciation. Just let it go." Dan said.

"Now...fighters! Luminize your decks!" Magenta Voice said.

"The Oni rise again! We will bring about your swift and silent end! Luminize! Oni Assassination Troop!" Kabuki said.

"Born in the blazing heat, risen from the ashes of death, my burning veins course with power! Luminize! Blazing Wydar Sarkal!" Moltar chanted.

"Raise the flag!" they said.

"Katana World!" Kabuki said.

"Legend World!" Moltar said.

"Red Lady Oni, Kureha!" Kabuki said.

"Soaring Flame, Lindwurm!" Moltar said.

"Kabuki gets the first move!" Magenta said.

"Draw! Charge and draw! I put one card face down into its soul and call Lady Oni, Uji Bridge Princess to center! Then by paying one gauge and one life I equip! Dark Arms, Blaze Flower! -Purple Blade-" Kabuki said as an umbrella appeared in her hands. "Uji Bridge Princess! Attack the fighter!"

K: 10-9

M: 10-9

"I end my turn!" Kabuki said.

"My turn! Draw! Charge and draw!" Moltar started. "I place Gorgen Three Sisters, Stheno on the left, and Spring Heeled Jack on the right! Then a pay on gauge to equip Magic Sword, Azoth! Now, I'll attack Uji!" he continued as he slashed at Uji, destroying her. "Now I end my turn."

"You've fallen for it! Activate Ambush! I now call to the right, Dusk Fiend, Yagyo!" Kabuki said.

"Wait, WHAT?!" Moltar exclaimed as Yagyo appeared.

"There's the signature ability of the Oni Assassins, the deadly Ambush!" Magenta said. "Ambush allows an Oni Assassin monster that was placed face down in an active monsters soul to be called whenever the monster goes to the drop zone!"

"I had Uji Bridge Princess played on purpose in order to demonstrate the power of my new deck. One that prioritizes on Ambush!" Kabuki said. "With assassins, you can never predict if they will work alone or have a partner hidden in the shadows."

"Well, I'll keep that in mind." Moltar said.

"Since you ended your turn without attacking using Stheno or Spring Heeled Jack, it's my turn." Kabuki said. "Draw. Charge and Draw! I now call Yatsuka Fiend, Tsuchigumo to the left! When he enters the field for this turn, he gains double attack. But I am not finished! I cast! Apex of Ambush and destroy Spring Heeled Jack." Kabuki said. "Now...it's time to carry out the assignment! Tsuchigumo! Yagyo! Link attack on the fighter!" Kabuki said.

9-7

"Now it's time for my attack!" Kabuki said as she jumped off towards Moltar with the umbrella's blades spinning as she slashed him.

7-6

"I end my turn." Kabuki said.

"(Damn, I didn't expect to get this damaged this fast! I need a new plan…) Draw! Charge and Draw! I call Ground Fairy, Gnome to the right! Then I cast! Decree of Dullahan! Now all my monsters have double attack! Stheno, destroy Tsuchigumo!"

Stehno did so, and with her double attack, struck Kabuki.

9-8

"Go, Gnome, and do the same to Yagyo! Then Double Attack! Get the fighter!"

"I cast! Apex of Ambush! Destroy Gnome!" Kabuki said.

"Ha! Now you fell for my trap! If Gnome is destroyed while another Wydar Sarkal monster is in play, I can destroy a card on your field! Say goodbye to Apex of Ambush!" Moltar said.

"Almost right. However, the ability only activates when Gnome is destroyed." Kabuki said.

"But you just -" Moltar said, before seeing Gnome was still there. "...I am so confused right now."

"Don't worry. I'll make it easy. Gnome's ability replies more to set spells than counter." Kabuki said as Gnome was destroyed.

"Oh...oh no." Moltar said. "Well, I can still attack you directly!"

"I cast! Midnight Bodyguard! If I have an Oni Assassin card on the field, I negate the attack!" Kabuki said.

"Wow, no wonder David wants to fight you." Moltar said. "I end my turn."

"You still need practice. But… if you, Issei and Emo continue to study the game, then you will most definitely be great buddyfighers." Kabuki said. "But for now, I have someone who I need to fight, so I have to end this. I draw! Charge and….draw! I now buddycall to the center! Red Lady Oni, Kureha! With her ability, I add a card from the dropzone with Ambush into my hand and then add a card facedown into the soul of Kureha! Next I call Oni Horde, Underworld Legion to the left! Now begins the final assassination! Kureha attacks the fighter!" Kabuki said.

6-4

"My horde! Attack!" Kabuki said.

4-3

"Yagyo, I still have you!" Kabuki said.

3-2

"And fun fact! My item can still attack even if there is a monster in my center!" Kabuki said sending the umbrella spinning right into Moltar.

2-1

"Your move. But use it wisely." Kabuki said.

"I draw. Charge and draw. Now, I'll pay 1 gauge and Buddycall Soaring Flame, Lindwurm!" Moltar said.

1-2

"(This match is over for me...but I'm glad I got this far.) Lindwurm, attack! Take Underworld Legion down!"

"Heh. I was hoping you do that. I call by ambush! Another Oni Horde, Underworld Legion to the left!" Kabuki said.

"Wait...I just walked into another trap, didn't I?" Moltar asked.

"Yes. Its effect. When a monster is called by ambush, I deal one damage to the opponent." Kabuki said.

2-1

"Well, I suppose there's no point in me attacking...but I'll do it anyway!" Moltar said, taking the first Underworld Legion down.

"Well done. However...you'll still need to get past Kureha to defeat me." Kabuki said.

"...I end my turn." Moltar said before he spread his arms out. "Hit me with your best shot, Kabuki!"

"You did well...so...I shall make this swift!" Kabuki said as all her oni link attacked at once.

1-0

Game over, Moltar! Winner: Kabuki!

"And with that, the one moving on to the finals is Kabuki!" Magenta Voice said.

"Hey, Moltar!" Hope called out. "Great job."

Moltar shot a thumbs-up to the others before he walked over to Kabuki. "GG." he said as he grabbed her hand and shook it. "You were amazing."

"Uh...thank you." She said surprised by this.

"This match is gonna be one hell of a Singles final." Hope said.

"You know it. I've been waiting a long time for this." David said.

"Really? Well then, you better be ready. Looks like she means business." Eddy said. "...Not that you aren't."

"Especially since I'll be wearing this." Kabuki said showing her mask.

"You know, seeing you in that mask reminds me of when we first met. Back then, I was just a cocky little punk." David said.

"How you have matured since then." Kabuki said. "Now, are you ready to finish that fight?"

"More than ready." David said.

"Oh yeah! Tomorrow not only will this be the final battle for tag but for this awesome individual battle too!" Magenta Voice said. "Who will come out on top? Ice Master and demon slayer David Ishihara or the cold and relentless oni assassin Kabuki? See you soon!"