Chapter 20: The Maiami Festival
Recap: Yesterday, after witnessing Yuya-san duel with Gongenzaka-kun. Yuzu-chan and I dueled to see who gets to ask Yuya-san on a date to the Maiami Festival that's happening today. I'm worried about two things; the first thing is my mom finding out, and when she does, she is going to hurt Yuya-san severely. The second thing is my ace monster, Eternia-san. When she came back she had a sad look on her face as if she was looking at something else, that she wasn't even looking in the future but as if she was still trapped in the past. Whatever it is I hope she feels better soon.
_Opening_
Believe x BelieveBiri biri biri Buddies!
It showed Naomi smiling as her shadow splits into four pieces in four different colors: white, blue, green, and yellow.
You! You haven't won or lost! The strongest card
Naomisummoned all of her fairy monsters from her as they all exploded and created fireworks in the sky.
You! Speed full throttle! Heart pounding, on the game! Dan Dan Dan Dan Done! Done! Done! Done!Dan Dan Dan Dan Done! Done! Done! Done!
All of her Fairy-Monsters appeared revealing them to be Clear Kuriboh, Consecrated Light, Buten, Dancing Fairy, Gellenduo, Airknight Parshath, Izanami, Nova Summoner and Element Valkyrie, and Victoria.
Swaying ma-ma-ma-mind! Pendulum of the soul
The ultimate confusion
Naomi's birthmark started to glow a bright green color as the pendulum was swinging around with it glowed a bright green color.
This impulse I got it got it
Izumi was holding three monster cards while smirking.
This match is for real! A serious revolution
Reijiwas adjusting his glasses as the light flicked off from them. Then it switched back to Naomi's monster all the way to her ace monster Pendulum of Fate - Eternia
Just breakin' the wall (x2) Ride on now!
Naomi glide on the stars sliding on new pathway that her monster made for her.
Believe x Believe! Everybody goin', break through that wall!
She summoned Clear Kuriboh as his brothers came out with him.
You're gonna beat it beat it
The infinite future Knock away your hesitation!
Naomi waved at the Kuriboh brothers and they all responded with Kuri making her smile grow bigger as her birthmark glowed a bright green color enveloping everything in the area.
Make it, make it, bring out your courage (Break it now)
It now showed Yuya and Yuzu back to back then smiled as they reached their hands out.
Step ahead! Take a step out (Do it now)
Ayu, Futoshi, Sora, Tatsuya, and Gongenzakaall cheered in excitement.
The fun is just starting now! So anyone's a believer!
Naomi got out of the bright light as she saw a rainbow shining in the night sky, making her smile.
Believe x Believe! Biri biri biri Buddies!
It ended with everyone in front of You Show smiling with posing.
Opening Ends_
In the Afternoon_Kobiyashi's Residence_Naomi's Room_
Naomi finally decided on an outfit after spending two hours worrying about what she would wear. She wore a white T-shirt, blue jeans, and brown sandals underneath a blue and white stripe tank top. Finally, she wears her hair down and ties her two white ribbons together to make a larger one that she ties to the back of her head. Naomi grabbed her wallet and her d-disk and placed them in her pockets. She checked the time and saw it was currently 2:30 pm. Fortunately for her, her mother was out working one of her part-time jobs and won't be back until 6:00 pm. Naomi goes into the kitchen to cook some chicken curry and a side dish that will be easy to heat up when she gets home.
Naomi finished cooking and put the chicken curry and the side dish in the refrigerator. She left the house before locking the door with her key and heading towards Yuya's house. Naomi arrived and knocked on the doors. She heard a commotion coming from the other side.
Suddenly, Yuya opened the door revealing his outfit in a red plaid shirt, black pants, and casual shoes. He had his pendulum around his neck and his goggles on his head. Naomi thought he looked even more handsome, but there's no way she can ever say that out loud.
"What was that about Yuya-san?" Naomi asked, intrigued by the noise that happened inside the Sakaki household.
"My mom was being herself more than usual," Yuya replied. He recalled his mom being more eccentric when he told her he would hang out with Naomi today. His mother insisted he wears something else besides his usual outfit. They had to go shopping at night after he went home to get him some clothes for his date today.
"Oh, that reminds me, Naomi, did you tell your mom you're going to hang out with me today?"
"Yuya, if I told my mom, I'm sure you would be six feet in the ground," Naomi answered with a serious tone in her voice. Yuya nearly shuddered that he would be in the hospital right now, true to Naomi's words. He knew how protective Chou was when it came to Naomi. Like the time after his duel against Reiji and Naomi comforted him, Chou threw a slipper at him that struck him to the ground as the impact force could rival Yuzu's fan.
Naomi giggled and grabbed his hand. "Come on, Yuya-san. Let's enjoy our day together." Yuya looked at their hands and grinned. The two run to where the festival is located.
Maiami's City Fair_
The duo arrived at the carnival seeing the area's various attractions and food stands.
"Yuya-san, which game should we do first, or maybe do you want to get something to snack on before the games?" Naomi asked, pointing to a crepe stand.
"We can get some food first. Don't worry, I'll pay," Yuya offered. They walked over to the crepe stand. Naomi raised one of her eyebrows.
"You must have just gotten a big allowance Yuya-san." Yuya grinned at Naomi's words.
"Well, I guess you can say that," Yuya replied, asking for two crepes: one crepe that is chocolate and banana filling for him and the other that is berries and cream for Naomi. He pays the stand owner the money as he and Naomi enjoy their crepes.
Naomi had stars in her eyes of how delicious the crepe was. She could taste the cream and the berries coming together. She looks at Yuya from the corner of her eyes as she gets an idea. She takes a bite out of Yuya's crepe, specifically where he took his first bite. She has heated cheeks and offered her own crepe to him. Yuya looks at her bitten crepe and takes a bite out of the crepe.
"It tastes good, right," Naomi said, smiling.
"Y-Yeah" was all Yuya could manage to say about the crepe that was fed to him. The duo noticed a crowd forming around an area, making them curious about what was happening there.
"I wonder what's going on over there. Let's go check it out, Naomi" Yuya dragged Naomi after devouring his crepe as the latter ate her on the way and made sure she didn't bump into anyone on the way.
After moments of pushing people to get a closer view, they saw a pair of duelists. One was an older woman with blonde hair and purple eyes. She wore a sleeveless light purple vest, a white tank top, a dark purple miniskirt, and purple high-heeled boots. Along with white fingerless gloves. The male had bright blonde hair and brown eyes. He wore a blue denim jacket, a white t-shirt underneath, blue jeans, and casual shoes.
"Now, who's the next person to challenge us!" the woman announced.
"But we won't show the next pair any mercy, alright!" the male shouted, nearly causing everyone that was near the area to step back due to the intense aura these two were emitting, especially the male.
The woman scanned the crowd looking for their next opponents until she saw Naomi's face and gasped quietly. "You over there!" the woman shouted, pointing in Naomi's direction. Everyone looked in the direction where the woman was pointing at.
"M-Me?" Naomi answered. She and Yuya moved to where the pair is at.
"Of course, I'm talking about you. I'm curious. What's your name and your companions?" the woman said. Naomi introduced her and Yuya to the pair as the smile on the woman's face fell.
"I guess you're not her after all. Well, my name is Mai Kujaku, and this person that's next to me is Jounouchi Katsuya," Mai said. She introduced herself and Jounouchi to the young pair. Yuya had sparkles in his eyes when he heard Mai and Jounouchi's names.
"You two are the famous tag team pro duelist!" Yuya yelled. He's excited to meet the pro duelists he watched so much when he was younger and even now. He heard that Jounouchi has incredible luck that seems almost ridiculous, and Mai used a spectacular tactic during some of her duels. That during one duel he watched, Mai didn't even need to look at her cards and still won the match. To summarize, he considers himself very lucky to be able to meet such skilled duelists.
"Oh, you're the kid that made up that crazy new summoning method" Jounouchi recognizes Yuya by the color of his hair and how unique it is. During his travels, he heard that a new method was created in Maiami City that he had to find out for himself. What surprised him was that a kid had created this new summoning method. "It was too bad I didn't see it in person, but I heard that it was so cool. You really are interesting, kid."
Yuya blushed due to Jounouchi's honest and sincere words. "Thanks for the compliment," Yuya replied with a bashful smile. Mai has a small grin on her face.
"Since we all introduced each other. We can have a Tag Team Duel," Mai suggested. Your LP, field, and Graveyard are shared with your partner. Are those conditions alright with you two?"
"Of course, Mai-san. Yuya-san and I agree to those terms," Naomi said, putting on her duel disk as Yuya did the same action. The pro duelists smirked at their enthusiasm and activated their duel disk.
"DUEL!"
Yuya and Naomi vs Jounouchi and Mai; H:5 Each, Each Team 4000 LP
"I'll take the first turn!" Jounouchi announced, looking at his hand.
Turn 1
H:5
"I summon Gilford the Warrior," Jounouchi said. He summoned a male with red hair wearing armor in ATK Position.
Earth/Level 4/Warrior/Effect/ATK 1300/DEF 1000
"I set two cards and end my turn! Now show me this Pendulum Summon I've heard about, Yuya!" Jounouchi shouted, causing the junior youth to grin.
"That's what I plan to do, Jounouchi-san!" Yuya declared, drawing his card.
Turn 2
H:5-6
"I set Scale 1-Stargazer Magician and Scale 8-Timegazer Magician to set the Pendulum Scale! I can simultaneously summon monsters that a Level 2 through 7! Pendulum Summon! Appear, Entermate Silver Claw and Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" Yuya summoned a silver wolf and his ace monster to his and Naomi's field.
O.E.P.D: Dark/Level 7/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 2500/DEF 2000/P.S:4
E.S.C: Dark/Level 4/Beast/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 1800/DEF 700/P.S:5
"So this is the famous Pendulum Summon," Mai stated in her mind. She waited carefully about what effects these cards may have and analyzed a strategy to get past them, but on the other hand, her partner had an expression on his face that she knew all too well.
"That looks so cool! You can even summon a Level 7 monster without any tributes! Amazing!" Jounouchi exclaimed with stars in his eyes, causing Mai to sigh.
"Thanks. But now I'm continuing my turn. I activate the Spell Card 'Odd-Eyes Fusion' to fuse Odd-Eyes and Silver Claw!" Yuya shouted. Both of his monsters swirl in a vortex.
"Prideful silver wolf! Become one with the mysterious dragon to create a new power! Fusion Summon! Come forth! The ferocious dragon with luminous feral eyes! Beast-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!"
A dual eyes dragon covered in bones and fur appeared on the field.
Earth/Level 8/Dragon/Fusion/Effect/ATK 3000/DEF 2000
"I set a card and battle! Beast-Eyes attack Gilford the Warrior! Hell Dive Burst!" Yuya declared an attack on the warrior. Beast-Eyes Pendulum Dragon shot a flame that resembles a dragon towards Gilford the Warrior, who saw the attack and jumped towards the attack as he slashed the flame in half. The collision creates fireworks in the sky, causing bystanders to look at the duel.
"Gilford the Warrior's effect activates when this card is destroyed by battle, and I take no damage for the rest of this turn!" Jounouchi revealed why his and Mai's LP didn't go down. Beast-Eyes return from its place back on the field. Yuya's grin widened some more as he ended his turn.
Turn 3
H:5-6
Before Mai could continue her turn, she looked at the pair in front of her.
"I have a question for you guys," Mai said. She gained both Entertainment duelists' attention.
"What can be seen but remains unseen?"
Naomi pondered Mai's question before an answer came to her mind, "weakness, right" Naomi answered. She figured people have weaknesses but choose to look away depending on how much that person has in them.
"That's correct. Even though we can see our weaknesses, we choose to look away. It still can be seen but remains unseen," Mai replied. "As a duelist, we all have our own weaknesses we need to face to win every duel. Others can face it head-on, while on the other hand, some choose to push it down, pretending that it wasn't there in the first place. But that's not right at all. If you were to pretend it's not even there, then how can you face it head-on! How can you become stronger? If you have a slight weakness that's holding you down, but you still choose to look away, then you can never be a true duelist!"
Both junior youths looked awed at Mai's words as each started to recall the weakness lodged in their hearts. It's true that they pushed it down and chose to ignore it because of how much pain that weakness caused them. But they were doing it to either protect themselves or to not cause their loved ones not to worry about them.
Yuya and Naomi started to think about Mai's words, nearly forgetting they were still in a duel.
"I summon Harpie Perfumer" Mai summoned a purple-haired harpie woman wearing somewhat revealing clothing.
Wind/Level 4/Winged-Beast/Effect/ATK 1400/DEF 1300
"When this card is summoned, I can add a Spell or Trap Card that lists Harpie Lady Sisters. I add the Continuous Spell Card 'Alluring Mirror Spirit', which I activate!" Mai said. "Now I discard Harpie Queen to add the Field Spell 'Harpies Hunting Ground' and activate it. Due to this card's effect, all Harpie Lady and Harpie Lady Sisters gain 200 ATK and DEF!"
Harpie Perfumer:1400+200=1600 ATK
Naomi tapped the screen on her duel disk and read Harpie Perfumer's effect. She understood why the female monster gained an ATK boost.
"I set three cards and end my turn" Mai finished her turn with set cards on her and Jounouchi's field.
Naomi considered Mai's words about still having a weakness in her heart, but she decided she will still move forward despite what tomorrow will bring for her. If she doesn't move, then she won't have a future. Naomi analyzed the field and saw a pair of set cards and that they had two monsters with low ATK on their field. She concluded that those set cards must be Trap Cards or Quick-Play Spells that will activate if she decides to battle either monster.
It's obviously what Naomi needs to do in her turn.
"Now it's my turn! Draw!" Naomi drew her card and placed the card back in her hand.
Turn 4
H:5-6
"Yuya-san, may I use your Pendulum Scales during this duel?" Naomi asked. Even though this was a tag duel that allowed her to use Yuya's card on the field, she still wanted to ask for the duelist's permission to use his cards.
"Of course, Naomi! You can use my cards if you want to," Yuya answered, giving a thumbs-up as Naomi returned the gesture with one of her own.
"Using my partner's current Pendulum Scale, I will Pendulum Summon! Come forth, my monster friends! Sereia and Marian!" Naomi summoned two female WATER Attribute-Type Monsters to the field.
Sereia: Water/Level 5/Fairy/Effect/ATK 2200/DEF 1000
Marian: Water/Level 4/Fairy/Effect/ATK 1600/DEF 1200
"When Marian is Special Summoned, I can add a Spell or Trap Card from my Deck to my hand' Naomi added a specific card to her hand.
"Sereia's effects allow me to change her Level to 4. So with my Level 4 Sereia and Marian, I will overlay!" Naomi yelled. Both of her monsters turned into orbs before going into the network.
"Priestess of the ice who leads the souls to the afterlife. Rise with your godly powers! Xyz Summon! Appear funerary maiden of ice! Rank 4! No. 103: Ragna Zero!"
A woman wielding twin ice blades in her hand.
Water/Rank 4/Fairy/Xyz/Effect/ATK 2400/DEF 1200/OU:2
"I activate Ragna Zero's effect. I can target a monster you control whose ATK is different from its original's ATK, and that monster is destroyed" Naomi pointed at Harpie Perfumer as her target. Ragna Zero slashed her Overlay Unit to freeze the harpie, causing her to explode as shockwaves emitted through the field. She and Yuya each drew a card through the rest of Ragna Zero's effect.
"I don't know what cards they set, but I won't be afraid to attack! "Naomi thought, narrowing her eyes.
"Battle. Ragna Zero attack Rocket Warrior!"
Ragna Zero was about to slash the in half until an ice wall stopped her from doing so. In the process, she felt her strength leaving her.
Ragna Zero ATK:2400/2=1200
"Why is her ATK now 1200?" Yuya asked. He saw Rocket Warrior heading towards Ragna Zero.
"I activate Alice's effect. By sending this card to the Graveyard, I can negate Ragna Zero's destruction this turn!" Naomi countered, saving her monster from being destroyed.
"However you will still take the battle damage," Mai reminded.
"I won't let that happen! I activate Entermate Inflater Tapir to the Graveyard to reduce the battle damage to 0 this turn!" Yuya yelled. A shield blocked Rocket Warrior's attack and protected their LP.
"I set these cards and end my turn" Naomi finished her turn with five set cards on her and Yuya's field.
"Are you sure about setting those cards? Your partner will only have one card to set on the field" Jounouchi couldn't help but ask since, during a Tag Duel, the field is shared with your partner. So if all the zones were filled, your partner wouldn't be able to summon a Level 4 or below monster or even set a Spell or Trap Card.
"I know that Jounouchi-san, but I believe Yuya-san will make good use of set my cards," Naomi answered. Mai couldn't help the sly grin that showed on her face.
"Of course, it's only natural to trust your boyfriend. Trust is one of the key things to make a relationship successful," Mai commented. Her words made Naomi and Yuya blush.
"Yuya-san and I are just friends, Mai-san. We are childhood friends, and we basically grew up together!" Naomi cried out, "and he doesn't see me that way," Naomi added quietly.
"Oh my~ why does it sound like you are trying to convince yourself, Naomi-chan" Mai teased. She enjoyed Naomi's reaction to her words as the young girl nearly stuttered what she was trying to say.
"Let's save the teasing for later. Now it's my turn! Draw!" Jounouchi shouted, drawing his card.
Turn 5
H:2-3
"I summon Gearfried the Iron Knight," Jounouchi said. A red-eyed knight with black and white armor appears on the field.
Earth/Level 4/Warrior/Effect/ATK 1800/DEF 1600
"I activate the Spell Card 'Release Restraint' by tributing Gearfried. I can Special Summon Gearfried the Swordmaster from my hand or Deck. I choose to Special Summon Gearfried from my Deck!"
The black and white armored knight started to glow as its armor cracked into small pieces. When the armor was finally removed from the knight, it revealed a man with long black hair wearing only one piece of clothing.
Light/Level 7/Warrior/Effect/ATK 2600/DEF 2200
"Now I activate the Equip Spell Card 'Sword of Dragon's Soul' to Gearfried, so he gains 700 ATK" Jounouchi increased his monster's ATK to 3300.
"I activate Gearfried's effect when an Equip Spell Card is equipped to this card, I can destroy a monster you control! I destroy Beast-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" Jounouchi pointed at Beast-Eyes Pendulum Dragon as Gearfried used the equipped sword to destroy the Fusion Monster.
"That's not all! I activate my set cards Quick-Play Spell 'Graceful Dice' and the Trap Card 'Skull Dice' by rolling a die. Each monster I control gains ATK and DEF equal to the die roll times 100. And monsters you control lose ATK and DEF equal to the die roll times 100 until the End Phase," Jounouchi explained. First, a red die started to roll on the field.
The red die stopped on the number 5. Ragna Zero's ATK and DEF changed to 700 and 700, respectively.
"I activate my Trap Card 'Harpie's Lady Rebirth' to Special Summon Harpie Perfumer, which is treated as Harpie Lady if she is in my Graveyard," Mai added. She summoned her monster back to the field and added another card to her hand with her effect. "I also activate 'Harpie's Feather Storm' to negate all monsters effects you control until the End Phase."
A storm made Ragna Zero crouch. She created an ice wall to protect her master and friend from getting blown away by the harsh winds.
"Due to the Harpies Hunting Ground, I can target a set Spell or Trap Card on the field. I chose the one on the far left," Mai destroyed Naomi's set card. The wind tore the card in half, but the young duelist didn't look fazed at her card being destroyed. The blue die rolled on the field until it stopped at the number 4. Gearfried and Harpie Perfumer each gain 400 ATK and DEF.
Gearfried: 3300+400=3700 ATK, 2200+400=2600 DEF
Harpie Perfumer: 1600+400=2000 ATK, 1500+400=1900 DEF
"Battle! I attack Ragna Zero with Gearfried!" Jounouchi yelled. Gearfried grabbed its sword and slashed toward the ice maiden. She created a wall to shield herself for the time being but saw her wall being cracked as she felt herself being slashed in half. Ragna Zero was destroyed as Naomi and Yuya skidded back.
Yuya/Naomi: 4000-3000=1000 LP
"Now, this is the end. I'm disappointed this duel didn't last long, but all good things must come to an end," Jounouchi sighed as he used Harpie Perfumer to attack. The harpie monster dived toward the defenseless duelists until a wide white sword blocked the attack as a faint white figure appeared.
Light/Level 5/Fairy/Effect/ATK 2100/DEF 1400
"What just happened?" Mai asked. Her eyes nearly widened as she thought it could have been. They activated a card from their hand. But it would be 1/3 chance that they had a monster on their hand.
"If you are wondering, I can Special Summon artifact Moralltach when it's destroyed and sent to the Graveyard. Then I can destroy one face-up card you control, and I choose to destroy Mirror Wall!" Naomi revealed. She summoned her monster and destroyed the Continuous Trap Card Mirror Wall that kept halving their monster's ATK if they declared an attack.
Mai clicked her teeth in frustration, realizing she helped Naomi unintentionally when she destroyed one of her set cards.
"Since Harpie Perfumer ATK is lower than Moralltach, I won't continue my attack and just end my turn," Jounouchi concluded his turn with a grin.
"That means we can continue this duel and see how it plays out along the way," Jounouchi commented. He was slightly glad that the duel hadn't ended yet, and they could continue showing their skills to each other.
Yuya gave a smile and drew for his turn.
Turn 6
H:1-2
"I can Pendulum Summon Odd-Eyes and attack Harpie Perfumer. However, that would cause her to Special Summon a Harpie Monster. I only have my Trap Card Dragon's Chain and Odd-Eyes Barrier Dragon" Yuya thought of a strategy to help him and Naomi.
Yuya checked the set cards on his side of the field and was surprised by what Naomi set on the previous turn. "Defense Draw to reduce the Battle Damage to 0 and draw a card. Intrigue Shield that the equipped monster cannot be destroyed by battle and the damage becomes 0."
Yuya saw a way for him and Naomi to win and nodded toward her. "With my current Pendulum Scale, I will Pendulum Summon! Come forth, Entermate Trump Girl! Revive Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" Yuya brought back a small pink-haired witch monster to the field.
Dark/Level 2/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 200/DEF 200/P.S:4
He also brought out his ace monster, ready to strike at one of its targets.
Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon turned towards Naomi and growled at her, but she didn't feel any ill will directed at her. She knew the dual-colored eyes dragon liked seeing her whenever he was summoned to the field. Even if they were dueling against each other, Odd-Eyes will always come to Naomi and ask for affection, such as a pat on its trout or even a stroke on his head. Naomi didn't mind showing affection to the dragon.
"I set a card. Battle! I attack Harpie Perfumer with Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon! Spiral Strike Burst!" Yuya shouted.
Odd-Eyes ran towards the harpie and blasted a flaming blast, burning the harpie to a crisp much to Mai's dismay.
Jounouchi/Mai: 4000-900=3100 LP
"I activate Alluring Mirror Split's effect. When my monster is destroyed in battle! I can Special Summon a Harpie Monster from my Deck whose name differs from the destroyed monster. I Special Summon Harpie's Pet Dragon to the field," Mai countered. From the ashes formed a red dragon with a golden collar attached to it and a crown on its head.
Wind/Level 7/Dragon/Effect/ATK 2000/DEF 2500
"I banish Harpie's Rebirth to Special Summon a Harpie Monster from my Deck. I choose my symbol of this Deck, Harpie Lady!" Mai yelled. She summoned her main monster to her field.
Wind/Level 4/Winged-Beast/Effect/ATK 1300/DEF 1400
Mai's Field Spell: Harpies' Hunting Ground activated again, boosting Harpie Lady ATK and DEF to 1500 and 1600, respectively.
"Due to Harpies Hunting Ground's effect, I target and destroy a Spell or Trap Card on the field. I choose the set card in the middle!" Mai shouted. The Field Spell destroyed another one of Naomi's cards, but the grin on Naomi's visage shows she wasn't distraught about her card being destroyed again.
"Tsk...Harpie's Pet Dragon gains 300 for each Harpie Lady on the field. So now its ATK is one 2300".
Yuya ended his turn as he glanced over to Naomi. She caught the look and saw Yuya pointing at one of her set cards. She realized what he was conveying to her and hoped Yuya's plan would work out.
"Then it's my turn! Draw" Mai looked at her drawn card and grinned at what she had just drawn.
Turn 7
H:2-3
"I activate Aegis' effect when it is destroyed. I can Special Summon this card to my field" Naomi summoned another Artifact monster to her field. However, this time, a shield had a glowing woman holding the shield.
Light/Level 5/Fairy/Effect/ATK 1200/DEF 2500
"Naomi-chan, do you know I have monsters with high ATK on my field? That I can easily crush your monsters without any effort," Mai stated, but it didn't cause Naomi to react.
"That's what you think, Mai-san. I activate the Quick-Play Spell 'Artifacts Unleashed' to perform an Xyz Summon using monsters I control!" Naomi replied, and both of her artifact monsters went into the network as Naomi chanted.
"The ancient weapon carrying the spirit of the warrior that dwells within! Show our allies your powers! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank 5! Artifact Durendal!"
A red and blue-colored Durandal with a red and blue spirit wielded the neon-colored weapon as two yellow orbs rotated around the sword.
Light/Level 5/Fairy/Xyz/Effect/ATK 2400/DEF 2100/OU:2
"I activate Durendal's effect by detaching an Overlay Unit. Each player with a card in their hand must shuffle cards in their Deck. However, they can draw cards equal to the cards that have been shuffled in the Deck," Naomi explained.
Everyone but Jounouchi and Naomi shuffled their cards into their respective decks. Each drew the same number of cards that were shuffled.
"Thanks, Naomi-chan. I have the required cards I need to end this duel," Mai stated. Jounouchi couldn't help the huge grin on his face.
"Here it comes," Jounouchi thought excitedly.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Elegant Egotist' to Special Summon Harpie Lady Sisters from my Deck!" Mai yelled. Three more harpie women wearing Battle armor appeared next to Harpie Lady.
Wind/Level 6/Winged-Beast/Effect/ATK 1950/DEF 2100
There was a green aura around the sisters, increasing their ATK and DEF by 200, thus making their ATK and DEF 2150 and 2300.
"Now I activate the Equip Spell Card 'Cyber Shield' to increase Harpie Lady Sister's ATK by 500. So their ATK is now 2650" Mai once again increased her monster's ATK, and the entertainment pair became nervous when they realized with all three attacks, the Pro duelists would win.
"Battle. Gearfried attack Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon! Harpie Lady Sisters attack Durandal!" Mai and Jounouchi commanded their monsters to attack their targets.
Gearfried created a wave of blades towards the dragon, as Odd-Eyes was struck by the blades that came in its way and were now destroyed.
Yuya/Naomi: 1000-800=200 LP
Naomi activated her set card as she saw the same harpies dive down furiously, scratching Durandal, causing the sword to have marks all over its body. A few more scratches mark the sword was rusted and was now destroyed.
"I activated my Trap Card 'Defense Draw' to reduce the Battle Damage to 0 and draw a card!" Naomi saved her and Yuya's LP from depleting as each drew a card.
"But I still have an attack left. Harpie Lady attack Entermate Trump Girl! Scratch Slash!" Mai declared another attack, using her ace monster to finish this duel. When she saw Harpie Lady go to scratch the small magician in half, a shield blocked her from doing so.
"I also activate the Trap Card 'Intrigue Shield' to equip Entermate Trump Girl to this card. She cannot be destroyed by battle, and we take no damage from attacks involving her!" Yuya activated Naomi's card to protect themselves as well as their LP.
Mai clicked her tongue, looked at the only card in her hand, and set it. Jounouchi looked at the set card from his duel disk as he looked at his partner in surprise.
"That means you intended to end this duel in a Draw, Mai," Jounouchi whispered. He read the effects and knew what her setting that card meant.
"I only set it just in case, but I feel that if I didn't set it, then we will lose the duel, Jounouchi," Mai replied. She kept her eyes on her Opponents.
Before Naomi drew her card, she saw the duel area surrounded by a huge crowd. She wants to end this duel as extravagant as possible, or else she'll bring shame to You Show Duel School. Naomi glanced at Yuya, who smiled and stretched his arms out.
"Ladies and Gentlemen! Are you ready?" both Entertainment duelists shouted, causing cheers in the crowd.
"It will be my partner's turn, and she is about to perform her destiny draw! This draw could cost us this duel, or it could help us," Yuya informed the crowd.
Naomi closed her eyes and performed her draw. There was a stream of light with stars in the stream behind her.
Turn 8
H:1-2
"With the current Pendulum Scale! I will Pendulum Summon! Appear, my monster friend, Bright Iris Magician!" Naomi summoned a young red-haired female with two different colored eyes wearing a black magician coat and brown boots.
Dark/Level 5/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 1000/DEF 1500/P.S:4
"I activate the Spell Card 'Iris Fusion' to fuse using monsters I control! I fuse Bright Iris Magician and Entermate Trump Girl!" Naomi fused both monsters that were on the field.
"Beautiful creature with dual-colored eyes!" Naomi started.
"The one who controls the mysterious powers," Yuya continued the chant.
"Combine your powers to create a new kind of hope! Fusion Summon! Magician of the dichromatic dragon! Appear, Pendulum Iris Magician!"
A beautiful mature red-haired woman from the spiral came out with dual-colored eyes. She had a red jacket with a golden button chain attached. A black vest was a checkered pattern, red pants, and black boots with small blue diamonds on each boot. She wore a black top hat with a stripe across the hat, and finally, she had some white gloves on. She wields a magician cane in her hand.
Dark/Level 8/Spellcaster/Fusion/Effect/ATK 2500/DEF 2000
"I activate Bright Iris Magician's effect. When she is used to summon a monster from the Extra Deck. That monster gains 2500 ATK until the End Phase!" Naomi boosted Pendulum Iris Magician's ATK to 5000.
"Now, let's finish this duel! Battle! I attack Gearfried with Pendulum Iris Magician!" Yuya and Naomi both declared an attack on the swordsman. "Now, when Pendulum Iris Magician attacks, her ATK is doubled!"
Pendulum Iris Magician swung her cane, creating a blast that contained ice and fire. She blasted her magic towards Gearfried. He paled at the blast that was heading towards him. Mai clenched her fist and activated her set card, much to her dismay.
"I flip over my Trap Card 'Cross Winds' now during this turn. You also take the battle damage we will take from this battle!" Mai countered, surprising everyone in the crowd.
"That's fine by us!" Yuya yelled. He had a grin on his face. Even though this duel will end up being a tie, he didn't mind it at all.
The blast hit Gearfried, causing a major shockwave as both parties skidded back from the impact. There was smoke covering the field. Pendulum Iris Magician snapped her fingers to create two platforms that formed from under both duelists' feet, lifting them in the air. She then created a spotlight for each of them as the smoke turned into confetti and balloons that spread across the crowd.
Even though Mai and Jounouchi were surprised by the turn of events, they still waved to the crowd. Naomi and Yuya found themselves doing that same action and even bowed here and there.
Yuya/Naomi vs Jounouchi/Mai: DRAW
The whole field disappeared, leaving the duelists to continue waving at the crowd as they heard their names being called and cheers.
Mai swung her arm towards Naomi, pulling her away from Yuya. "That's some nice teamwork you and your boyfriend have there," Mai said. Naomi looked down at her feet with a red blush on her face.
"I-I told you, it's not like that. Besides, he doesn't even see me that way," Naomi replied.
Mai grabbed her by the shoulders and nearly shook Naomi before looking her directly into her eyes. "Naomi-chan, don't you see how much that boy likes you? During the duel, I've seen the way he looks at you. Yuya-kun has feelings for you, Naomi-chan," Mai told the Fairy-type duelist what she witnessed during the duel. She saw the fond look in Yuya's eyes whenever Naomi glanced at him and even reassured her during a few moments in the duel.
Naomi just nodded and glanced at Yuya, only to have a red blush across her face.
"Oh, but there is something I have to ask you, Mai-san?" Naomi asked, "Where did you learn that riddle?"
Mai smiled and looked at the sky as she had a faraway look in her eyes. "From a good friend of mine and Jounouchi," Mai answered. "When I dueled her and lost, she said to me these exact words 'defeat that ends everything and defeat that leads to victory' and that's when she said that riddle to me."
"Even now, I can still remember the look on her face when she said them. She and her boyfriend taught me to always face my weakness head-on without fear. To never turn away what's in my heart."
Naomi looked at Mai and felt a stir in her heart. She places a hand on her chest and clenches her shirt tight "why do I feel a sense of nostalgia when I hear those words?" Naomi wondered in her mind.
"It's strange, Naomi-chan. You and Yuya-kun almost reminded me of them. I thought they came back, but when I took a closer look at you two, I realized you weren't them in the slightest. You two just look very similar to them, but younger," Mai confessed when she saw Naomi and Yuya. If it weren't for Mai saying that they look younger than her friends, she would have believed that meant Yuto, Yuki, or even her other counterparts.
Afterward, the pair said their goodbyes to the Pro Duelists and continued to wander around the festival. They walked around until Naomi noticed a poster near a food stand.
"Urgent Matter: We need a Lead Singer! ASAP!"-All in the Mind"
"I wonder why the most popular group would need a lead singer. I hope nothing bad happened to them," Naomi said. She was worried her favorite female group was in trouble. In the past, she liked to listen to their music to cheer her up or find inspiration to write her lyrics.
"Do you want to go check it out?" Yuya asked. He noticed the distressed look that was on Naomi's face. He could tell that she was worried about her favorite girl group in a crisis.
"Yeah, to make sure they're alright," Naomi agreed. Yuya grabbed Naomi's hand and dragged her to where the arrows led. Once it stopped, Yuya and Naomi arrived at their destination and saw a woman in her mid-twenties. She seemed to have a cone around her neck.
"My friend here saw the poster you posted, that you need a lead singer" Yuya stated the situation and saw how urgent it was due to the cast.
"Yes, thank you. My name is Kanako, and you see here my friend, Himeko got into a car accident at the last minute and severely injured her neck, but luckily she made it out alive" Kanako explains the situation, "but we have a show in five minutes and desperately need a lead singer or else we are going to have to cancel our performance."
"Does your friend have any music experience?" Machiko asked as she tuned her guitar to get all the strings in the right pitch.
"Y-Yes, I do. I used to be the idol duelist, Nao-chan," Naomi answered, feeling nervous in front of her favorite band.
A woman named Mayumi was playing her bass, as she had black and white hair like her sister, Machiko. Suddenly perked up when she heard that name, "I knew you looked so familiar! I'm glad to see you're doing well after everything that happened! Now you're going to be singing with us is like a dream come true" Mayumi went over to Naomi and shook her hand furiously, causing the young girl to be taken back by her words and actions. Machiko sighed and pulled her energetic sister away from the frazzled girl.
"Are you sure you can do it? We can find someone else like Mikiyo Naname," Machiko stated. Naomi stiffened by Machiko's name as she now had a determined look on her face. She can't lose to Mikiyo Naname when it comes to singing. She just can't. So despite her being worried about appearing on the stage, the crowd will boo her. Naomi nodded her head.
"Yes. I can be the replacement for Himeko-san for your performance today."
With Naomi's answer, the group set up for their performance except for one person. Yuya offered to buy the group some drinks, and Naomi looked at the lyrics given to her. Himeko took a seat next to the young girl, nearly surprising her by her action.
"I don't want you to feel like you're being pressured to do this. We can just cancel the show," Himeko offered. Naomi shook her head at the older girl's offer.
"N-No, it's not any trouble for me in the slightest. I actually want to help you guys out the best way I can and to overcome the weakness in my heart when it comes to music, especially my old days when I was an idol," Naomi answered, her eyebrows furrowed and mouth turned into a frown. Naomi figured that if she performed on stage, she could overcome the weakness placed on her heart or the darkness that lies within. So even though she is nervous and scared, this is something she knows she has to do.
Himeko didn't press any further and simply hummed the song's rhythm. "I noticed that when you sing, you breathe through your throat. If you keep breathing through your throat as you sing, eventually, you'll mess up the sound every time you do that. So, try to breathe in and out of your belly, and you'll be fine," Himeko advised, standing up and starting to tap her feet.
Naomi smiled and did what Himeko advised her to do. She felt the sound was clearer and flowed better when she breathed through her throat while singing.
Minutes passed, and the group was ready to go on stage. Naomi kept drinking the water Yuya provided to calm her racing heart. "You'll be fine, Naomi. Just relax and remember that everything will be fine," Yuya reassured, holding Naomi by her cheeks to prevent her from drinking any more water. "Naomi, even if no one cheers for you or keeps booing and jeering, I'll keep cheering till I can't anymore. Just like you did for me, now let me repay the favor."
Naomi nodded and closed her eyes. That's when she felt something pressed against her cheek, which caused her to open her eyes only to see Yuya walking away from her quickly.
Naomi wondered if he had done something to her when she closed her eyes. She shook her head in disbelief and thought she was overthinking it because she was nervous. Naomi slapped her cheeks and prepared herself to get ready for what was about to come.
Finally, it was time for the group to walk out on stage except for Himeko, and Naomi walked to the microphone. However, when she did, she heard some boos and jeers telling her to get off the stage.
"What are you even doing on stage!"
"Do you have the speaker plugged up! We might need to hear your voice!"
"No sound idol!"
"Silent Mouse!"
"Are you even singing, or are you using auto-tune?!"
Naomi started to clench her hands tightly as she felt tears swell up in her eyes, causing Machiko, Mayumi, and Kanako to look at her in concern.
"I'm not a silent mouse...that is not my name..." Naomi whispered as she heard more jeers and boos. "I am not a no-sound idol."
"I want to help them, but as I thought, I can't do this."
Naomi was about to walk off stage until she heard a voice yell for her. The sound source was Yuya, holding a sign with her name and stage name in different colors.
"Naomi! Just be yourself! Right now, you have a voice. Now use it!" Yuya shouted, swinging the sign back and forth.
"He's right, Naomi-chan!" Mai shouted, waving her hand for Naomi to see as Jounouchi also gave his shouts of encouragement.
"That's right, show these losers your talent!"
Naomi looked behind her, and she saw Machiko, Mayumi, and Kanako giving her thumbs up as if they were telling her to just try her best. Naomi felt stupid that she's was going to let her weakness prevent her from helping this amazing group. She won't let them or the people that's been encouraging her down now.
She grabbed the microphone and stared at the audience despite having tears in her eyes "my name is Naomi Kobiyashi, and I'm the idol duelist Nao-chan! I'll show you that right now, and even back then! I still have a voice!" Naomi declared in her mind. "This is For You by All in the Mind!"
"I've taken too much upon myself,
To the point, I can't even face forward."
Even my steps feel heavy... but still, I'm going my way."
"Saying things like "It's not over yet!"
What on Earth am I trying to accomplish?
I'm searching for an indefinite answer!"
"To keep from lying to myself, I shrouded myself in false strength.
Forcing myself to smile."
"Tomorrow may never come.
I may even be gone by then,
That's why..!"
"I may as well confess it all now,
Transcribing the depths of my heart, singing, singing!
Yeah! I'll tell you how I feel!"
"I'm in a hurry, but not panicking!
Yeah, I'm running while standing still!
I'll still accept everything I feel inside...
So I can shape a future with you!"
It was silent for a brief moment until there were cheers in the audience. "As expected of Nao-chan!" a female yelled.
"You're amazing!" a male yelled.
Naomi panted, catching her breath. She suddenly realized this was the first time she had sung since she was diagnosed with vocal cord nodules that caused her not to sing or speak anymore. Even after her treatment, she feared because she was afraid of doing the same thing again. She wanted to show people that, just like Yuya says, she has a voice again, but this time a voice that everybody could hear, a voice that won't be silenced, and she did by singing.
"Everyone, I hope you like that, and if you want to hear the song performed by the lead singer Himeko-san then Mayumi-san, Kanako-san, and Machiko-san will have CDs that you can purchase at a reasonable price," Naomi announced, looking next to her to see what she said was correct and to Kanako it was.
"Thank you very much for allowing me to sing and for allowing All In The Mind to perform for you despite the strange circumstances. Thank you very much, and enjoy the rest of the Maiami Festival!"
Cheers were heard in the crowd with those words, and the group left the stage. Mayumi is hugging Naomi tight after putting her bass up in her case.
"That was amazing! Jeez, I wish you were the same age as us so you could be a part of All In The Mind!" Mayumi yelled. Machiko sighed but smiled at her sister's antics.
"She's right. I appreciate what you did for us. . Especially after what happens out there when they keep saying those awful things. Truly, I'm impressed," Machiko stated. She congratulated Naomi for being brave and standing on stage despite all the booing and jeering.
"Thank...you very much," Naomi mumbled, feeling embarrassed by the praise she was receiving,
Kanako handed Naomi a CD with the group name signed on the cover, which caused the latter to look at her in surprise. "Take it. You deserve it for helping us out with today's show."
"You have a nice sound, Naomi. I'll perform a duet with you whenever we're in town, and I'll give you some more tips to improve your singing," Himeko offered. Naomi smiled and accepted Himeko's offer to help her improve.
After Naomi said her goodbyes to the older female group, she met up with Yuya. She felt exhausted from today's events but still had fun.
"Yuya-san, let's go get everyone some presents. I feel like we should get them something since they all tried their best to become stronger or to get in the Maiami Championship in general," Naomi explained.
"Alright. Let's get them some food. You can never go wrong with getting someone food as a gift," Yuya agreed.
The two of them went to the food stands to get Chou some cinnamon roasted almonds (Yuya hopes this will help him to lessen Chou's wrath against him for taking Naomi out.) Yuzu, Shuzo, and Yoko a stuzzichina pizza, but for the latter, some apple fritters, for Sora a gourmet caramel apple, deep-fried jalapeno slices for Gongenzaka (which surprised Naomi because she didn't think Gongenzaka would like spicy food), the young kids some caramel chocolate popcorn.
Naomi offered to buy Yuya something before they left the festival and what he had done earlier when she was up on stage. Naomi bought Yuya some loaded stuffed potato pancakes with cheese filling.
"Thanks, Naomi, for buying me this. Though are you sure you didn't have to buy this for me to eat" Yuya replied, taking a bite of his pancake and nearly wanting to pass out on the side of the street of how delicious it is. Naomi reassured him and was glad she spent her allowance for her loved ones and herself (when Yuya wasn't looking, she bought herself some cinnamon churros she saw earlier as she couldn't resist the temptation to buy them.)
"I also did it because of what you did for me earlier. You kept your word and cheered for me when I needed it the most. Honestly, I'm grateful to have you and everyone in my life," Naomi confessed, her cheeks turning light red.
"No, you're wrong, Naomi. I'm the one who should be glad you're in my life," Yuya admitted in a serious tone. "It's true that I had mom, Yuzu, Principal, Chou-san, and Gongenzaka to help me when my dad disappeared three years ago and when the name-calling started to happen. However, Naomi, it was because of your own experience you helped me the most, so I was able to become stronger emotionally."
When he was younger and affected by his dad's, Yusho's disappearance, Naomi was right there when he needed someone to comfort him. Sure, Yuzu, Gongenzaka, Shuzo, Chou, and his mom cheered him up and comforted him. But what he really needed was someone to understand what he was going through with the name-calling, teasing, and bullying. Naomi was there to give him the comfort and support he needed because she experienced what he was going through. She was in his shoes, so she cheered him up the best way she could back then and even lent him a shoulder to cry on when he talked about the pain he felt back then.
"So I'll make sure that you won't go through the same thing ever again. Even if the world hurts you, then I will be there to heal your wounds."
Yuya pulled Naomi closed to him and embraced her in his arms. Naomi felt her heart was beating fast about her situation right now. "Yuya-san," Naomi gasped, feeling Yuya nudge his head gently against her temple. "I can't say how I going to feel from here on out, but I will say that my wounds have been numb for the time being. Nevertheless, even if the matter is brought up again, I'll overcome it permanently to become a better person."
Naomi pulled away from the hug. "However, the same matter also applies to you, Yuya-san. If you feel like you're alone in the world or that everyone is against you. You have people who care about you, love you, and support you. Don't forget that you're never alone. I'll remember that as well," Naomi added with a warm smile, "and since we are being honest with each other, I have one more thing to say. Thank you for giving me the courage so I can cheer for you. When you told me cheering for you gives you strength, I felt happy. I can help you just by yelling your name and supporting you, but I want to do it again, but this time by your side and not on the sidelines."
Naomi looked at Yuya with sincerity in her eyes. She showed no signs of lying. Yuya grinned and took her hand.
"You don't need to thank me for that, but since you just did, then you're welcome. Naomi, I'll give you courage as many times as you need me to. Whenever you feel like losing to fear or despair. I'll be the hand you can reach out to," Yuya declared.
The two of them continue to walk together with their hands intertwined. They made a couple of stops at Gongenzaka's Dojo and handed the latter his gift as he hugged both of them very tightly in his arms and nearly crushed their bones in the process.
Next, to the Hiiragi's household to hand Yuzu and her dad the pizza as Yuzu opened the door and gave Naomi a look as if she was trying to tell her that did she confess? The latter responded by shaking her head. Yuzu sighed as she accepted the pizza before wishing Naomi good luck leaving the girl confused about why Yuzu told her that. Finally, the two of them walk in different directions. They said their goodbyes before Naomi gave Yuya Sora's gift along with Yoko's so the boy could take these to them personally.
Naomi arrived at her house and locked the door behind her. But when she went upstairs, she heard a chair reclining as it revealed Chou with a frown on her face. "Where have you been? I stopped by Yuzu-chan's house to see if maybe you went to hang out with her today. Still, when I went over there and called you, I didn't hear your ringtone," Chou interrogated with an oddly sickly smile on her face.
"So when I 'asked' Yuzu-chan where you could be, she didn't say anything until Yoko came to tell me that my daughter is out with her son. That they are on a DATE. So please tell me what she said is wrong that you didn't go on a date or happen to be with Yuya-kun. So Naomi-chan, who were you with today~?"
Naomi felt sweat running down her temples. She felt her throat dry and couldn't talk due to the intense bloodlust her mother was emitting. Although she is smiling, Naomi knows her eyes tell a different story.
"I was out with Yuya-san, but it was just a friendly platonic outing," Naomi confessed, placing the bag on the table. "I also got you cinnamon roasted almonds, but I guess that won't help in my current situation."
Chou chuckled, sending chills down Naomi's spine. "I appreciate the gift. However, you know what happens from here on out, correct."
Chou started, "if Yuya-kun ever comes 10ft near you unless it's for school or dueling, then I will chase him down to the ends of the earth with my trusty shoe in my hand. I won't stop until he's been eliminated. If I see him at my house without Yuzu-chan, I will activate the security system that will force him out. Finally, if I were to find you and him are dating, then let's just say he will wish he was 6ft in the ground."
Chou stood up and grabbed the bag, and before she went to her room, she grabbed Naomi by the shoulder, "make sure he gets the message, Naomi."
When Chou went upstairs and into her room. Naomi fell and felt fear had just been transferred to her legs, preventing her from moving.
"S-Scary," Naomi whimpered, wishing she could have gone to sleep right in her spot but couldn't do it because Clear and Pendulum appeared and helped her to her feet. "Tomorrow is the Championship, and I hope I get everything straightened out with my mom. I don't want to betray her trust and let her down. When we're alone, then I'll apologize for my selfish actions from the past days and today," Naomi lamented. She felt guilty that she didn't tell her mom where she was today.
"I don't want to start my rebellious phase," Naomi sighed, put her food in the refrigerator, and headed to her room, thanks to her duel spirits' help.
She lay in her bed and wondered where was Eternia this whole entire time. When she looked in her Deck before and after the match, her ace monster was nowhere to be seen. Naomi hoped nothing bad happened to Eternia. With those thoughts in mind, Naomi went to sleep.
Naomi didn't realize that her dream caused her to start crying. She didn't know the overflowing tears were falling down. In another place, Yuki was next to Yuto. She felt tears down her cheeks but was too asleep to notice. Her birthmark and Naomi's started to glow their respective colors before glowing a purple light that the two didn't notice. Especially when the sun started to rise, indicating a new day.
Ending song_
Now Catch the dreams dancing in your head and release your overflowing tears
A blue pendulum was swinging as it was enveloped in a green light
Step out onto your first field,
To experience that miraculous fabulous one step!
Suddenly, a birthmark appeared from the pendulum as it glowed a bright green color enveloping the whole area.
I've realized that strength isn't something that's given.
It's something you get bit by bit.
Naomi and the others were training on weights, lifting them up as everyone except for Chou, Yuya, Sora, and Gongenzaka was wearing exercise clothing. Naomi had a white t-shirt, green shorts, white calf-length socks, and green running shoes with her hair tied up in a ponytail with her white ribbons holding them.
Then you better get moving, staying still won't get you anything.
Even if walls of the wind bar your way!
As it frames switched to them doing push-ups on the field, it switched to them doing pull-ups.
Use courage as your trump card!
Draw it and take one step forward,
Everyone started to run around the duel school except for Chou, who was on a scooter, and Shuzo who was on the bike.
Believe in this story of victory!
It went from Naomi, Yuya, Yuzu, and the others showing their tired yet determined faces.
I'll take anyone who challenges me on my way. Being tested is what it means to be a duelist!
The frame showed Naomi was about to hit Yuya with her stick and Gongenzaka was too. Then the frame switched to Naomi hitting Yuya with her stick as hard as she could, making the boy fall. Gongenzaka was swinging at the air as Yuzu was the only one who hit the watermelon.
Whenever it gets tough, you Smile, Jump, fight, and Step Up!
Naomi apologized, repeatedly bowing at an injured Yuya, and Yuzu and Gongenzaka were laughing as everyone ate watermelons.
Use smiles as your energy to kick away those feelings to run away!
Leap forward onto that new field.
Everyone was staring at the sunset with warm smiles on their faces, while others were just crying.
A shiny one step that continues on into the future.
Everyone was eating popsicles except for Yuya and Futoshi, who was trying to get his favorite popsicle from Yuya. Naomi sweatdropped, and she knows was coming next.
Just one! Just one is fine! That'll be your big chance!
The next panel was Yuzu smacking Yuya across the head with her signature fan as Naomi held a sign saying, 'see you next time!' As the curtain drop with Clear Kuriboh winking.
_Ending Song Ends_
OC Cards
Mai:
•Harpie's Rebirth_Trap
You can target a 'Harpie Lady' or 'Harpie Ladies Sisters' in your Graveyard; Special Summon that target. You can banish this card from your Graveyard to Special Summon a 'Harpie' Monster from your Deck.
•Cross Winds_Trap
If you control a WIND Attribute Type Monster; you can activate this card. The battle damage you take this turn is also inflicted to your Opponent as well.
Jounouchi:
•Gilford the Warrior
Earth/Level 4/Warrior/Effect/ATK 1300/DEF 1000
During the Battle Phase: When this card is destroyed by battle, the Battle Damage you take this turn is reduced to 0. This card is treated as two tributes for a Warrior-Type Monster.
Naomi:
•Bright Iris Magician
Dark/Level 5/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 1000/DEF 1500/P.S:4
Pendulum Effect:
When you control a Pendulum Monster, you can Special Summon this card from the Pendulum Zone.
Effect:
When this card is used as material from any monster from the Extra Deck: it gains 2500 ATK until the End Phase of this turn.
•Iris Fusion_Spell
When you Fusion Summon a Fusion Monster by using two monsters who has 'Iris' or 'Odd-Eyes' in their names: You can Special Summon those Monsters from the Deck or Extra Deck. You can Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck using those Monsters you control as Fusion Material. When a Fusion Monster would be destroyed by battle or by card effects, you can banish this card from the Graveyard.
•Alice
Dark/Level 4/Fairy/Effect/ATK 1600/DEF 1200
(Quick Effect): You can send this card to the Graveyard to negate the destruction of a monster you control. If this card is in your Graveyard you can banish it, and if you do, you inflict damage to your Opponent equal to this card's ATK.
•Pendulum Iris Magician
Dark/Level 8/Spellcaster/Fusion/Effect/ATK 2500/DEF 2000
2 Spellcaster-Type Monsters
Once Per Turn, During the Battle Phase: This card cannot be destroyed by card effects, and its ATK doubles during each Battle Phase. Also when this card destroys a Level 5 or higher Monster, you can inflict damage to your opponent equal to the destroyed monster ATK. When this card is destroyed and sent to the GY: you can add a Pendulum Monster from your Deck and add it to your hand.
Author's Note: Here is the filler chapter; there was Jounouchi Katsuya or Joey Wheeler if you watch the dub. Mai Valentine (dub version) /Kujaku. Shipping or Romantic Moments here and there. The song in this chapter is 'For You' which is from the Anime/Manga 'Fuuka' which is written and belongs to Koji Seo. Lynn/The Fallen Moon sings this song.