It was a long 14 hours, but Aki finally touched down at the airport in Neo Domino City. Upon viewing the city from her window, she notices how much more beautiful it has become, far from the days of Satellite and the city being run by Rex Goodwin. Aki also discovers that there are more Riding Duel routes than ever before. It seemed there was at least one duel going on every minute. It even has Aki thinking about dueling when the opportunity arrives.

'Maybe I can duel during my lunch break…or maybe not.' Aki in thought.

Aki's plane arrives at the her gate and then proceeds to walk out of the plane towards the baggage claim in order to retrieve her luggage. Anxious to be the first person to pick up her bags, she arrives at the baggage claim, only to see two people arriving there before her. Those two people were her parents.

"Mama, papa…" Aki surprised.

"Aki!" Hideo and Setsuko speak in unison as they rushed over to her for a group hug. "You're finally here."

"I am here." Aki replies. "It's been too long."

"It sure has." Hideo speaks. "Let's go get your bags and take you home."

"Home…" Aki replies in a soft tone.

Upon picking up her luggage, Aki walked alongside her parents as they arrive at their luxury vehicle. It would take approximately one hour to arrive at her destination. So, Aki talked about her experience in Germany and how much she learned not only with medicine but also with the local customs she encountered there. Aki also mentions how she continues to follow along with the duel leagues that Jack and Crow were involved in. Rua and Ruka have had an occasional chat with Aki while studying her field, but have not spoken to her in a while. Then, Yusei popped into her head.

"I wonder how Yusei is doing…" Aki asks herself.

"Yusei?" Hideo asks. "Actually, we spoke to him a couple of weeks ago. Yusei seems to be enjoying life as we speak. Did you know that he is head of all operations at the laboratory he's worked at the last eight years?"

Aki glances at her father in amazement. "Is he really?" Hideo nods.

"So, Yusei has done well."

"Absolutely." Setsuko interrupts. "Maybe, you should go see him later this afternoon when he finishes work. I'm sure he'll be delighted to see you."

Aki nods in agreement. "I will." Aki's parents couldn't help but smile immensely at each other, for they knew what was to come soon.

The Izayoi family arrives at their house. As they all enter, Aki felt that she was going to be here for a long time since her career has brought her back to Neo Domino City. Aki decides to leave her luggage in the living room for now and rest on the sofa as she endured a long road trip. All three decided to stay in the living room for the next hour. Then, Hideo and Setsuko decided they were going to take Aki out to dinner later in the evening. Before that, Aki wanted to get reacquainted with Neo Domino City, so she talked to her parents about driving around on her D-Wheel and see the views once again. But, Aki's parents had something else in mind beforehand.

"Before you leave, Aki, there's one more thing you must know." Hideo states.

"What is that?" Aki asks.

"There is someone here to see you."

"Someone?" Aki curious. Hideo nods.

"Okay, you can come on out. Aki is home." This someone walked around the corner and gave Aki a surprise.

It was Yusei.

"Yusei." Aki states softly.

"Aki." Yusei replies as he was holding a single red rose with a long stem in his right hand as he approached her. Aki got off the sofa and walked towards him. As the two stopped and faced each other, Yusei handed Aki the rose he was carrying.

"Welcome back, Aki." Yusei smiling.

"Yusei…" Aki replies as her gaze softens as she smiled and tears came running down her face. She quickly gave Yusei an enormous hug, for she couldn't be any happier than that moment.

"I've missed you, Yusei."

"Likewise, Aki."

Yusei and Aki came back to the living room and sat next to each other, as they joined Hideo and Setsuko.

"I'm guessing all three of you had planned this?" Aki guessing.

"Ever since you called us about the position at Neo Domino Hospital, we let Yusei know right away." Setsuko answers.

"After all, Yusei has come by here at least once a month since you left, so we got to know him a whole lot more." Hideo added. "That is why we wanted to make this a memorable reunion for the both of you. Now, we'll go ahead and leave you two alone so you can both catch up."

For the next three hours, Yusei and Aki were each sharing stories on what they've experienced the last several years. Aki was also showing Yusei items that she brought back from Germany and pictures of the people she met. Yusei was showing pictures of students from Duel Academy where he is occasionally a guest speaker, as long as it doesn't interfere with his primary work at the laboratory. Finally, Yusei decided that he was going to take Aki a drive around town to show her what has become of Neo Domino City. Aki was happy to agree with him. After notifying Hideo and Setsuko, Yusei and Aki were on their way out.

"Have fun driving around." Setsuko states.

"When you come back, Aki, we'll go out and enjoy a decent meal." Hideo added. "Yusei, you're also invited to join us."

Yusei nods. "I'd be happy to join you. Thank you, sir." Yusei then glances at Aki. "Are you ready?"

"You bet. Let's go."