Now Akiza's in the picture.

The first day of the summit came and went, same as the second day. As with any conference or meeting, there were always going to be people with long and drawn-out speeches. Plus, since she wanted to keep in the know-how, Akiza kept in contact with Yusei about all the goings-on of the summit.

While the last of the speeches were wrapping up, the scientist was putting together the finishing touches of his blazer outfit.

"Is that sweat on you, Yusei?" Luna wondered. "Are you nervous?" The college girl found this amusing; after all, it was extremely rare to see Yusei nervous about anything. More often than not, he always had that "cooler than ice" mentality on his face.

"Maybe," he tried to downplay. "Why does it matter to you?" All the while, Yusei was spraying a musk-type mist over the blazer he selected for this night, which closely resembled his regular jacket normally reserved for casual or dueling situations.

"I'm just having a hard time believing it," she giggled. "It's not anything like when you duel, 'cause even when it looks bleak, you always pull off a comeback."

"That's different," the scientist threw back. "I have my comfort zones just like everyone else, and if I'm stepping away from my zones, then it's only natural that I get uncomfortable." He brushed down his blazer to smooth out any wrinkles.

"I guess that's true, but—" Luna's comment was cut short by the ringing of Yusei's Android phone. She picked it up and recognized the caller I.D.

"It's Akiza," the girl sang, tossing the device over to Yusei.

"Be gentle with this thing," he scolded the girl before the call. "Yes?"

"Hey Yusei, it's me," Akiza's voice greeted him. "We just finished the speech stuff and I'm wading through the crowds to get to the front."

"Good to know," the marked man responded. "Did you learn anything interesting?"

"A few things," the doctor counted off. "You want to try and keep an open mind at these things."

"Noted," Yusei nodded.

"Anyways, do you have a plan for us tonight?" she wondered in anticipation. "I know the city has changed and all, but I'd like to see more of it up close."

"I've got something up my sleeve," he hinted at her. "Where should I look for you?"

"The front entrance," Akiza answered. "I'll let you go so you can get here."

"I'll see you then," the scientist bade. Right as he was about to click the phone off, the sound of a kiss made its way out.

"You should get moving," Luna broke the silence. In one fluid motion, Yusei threw the blazer up in the air and let it slide on his arms. The college girl hung her mouth open like it was the greatest thing she ever saw.

"I've practiced," he told her with a smirk. "I'm just not as skilled that way with a tie."

"I can help with that," she chirped. The college girl snatched his chosen tie, which was a scaled down style of his muscle shirt, and deftly looped it in place.

"You must know a thing or two about ties," Yusei surmised.

"Leo wasn't good at tying ties either, but I tried my best to burn it in his memory," Luna recalled. She stepped back to take in the scientist's appearance.

"Looking good," she complimented him.

"You're taking this a lot better than I thought you would," the marked duelist added in. "What's up with that?"

"It's like you told Akiza last night," the college girl reminded him. "You're unsure of yourself in the love world, and I'm like your...guide, so to speak."

"I just hope that whatever happens, nothing changes between us," the man hoped, looking at his feet. Taken aback by his comments, Luna zipped right up to him and took hold of his hands.

"Yusei, we've seen the almost-demise of our city twice and faced multiple opponents," she waxed. "The bond we share, just like the others you have with everyone else, can withstand just about anything. You fought hard to make sure we have a world to live in. The least I can ask for you now is for you to find someone to improve your world." Luna put her arms around his torso and gave him a tender hug to show she cared.

"Thank you," he whispered back.

Akiza paced back and forth in front of the convention center where the summit was being held, patiently waiting for her date.

"I hope he's on his way," she thought to herself. Halfway through yet another pivot, the doctor heard the smooth engine sound of Yusei's Lamborghini. The two-honk "I'm here" sound got her attention.

"He's got a sweet ride," Akiza pondered to herself. She stepped in to see her past savior shaking his head in tune with a few guitar chords.

"Hey there," he greeted her. The once-psychic had donned a ruby red dress that sparkled around her trademark cleavage. Her hair was rolled in a bun behind her head, save for a few strands adding mystique to her face.

"I like how you're dressed," Akiza answered back before Yusei quickly swerved the car back into the rushing traffic. "It's almost like your turbo duel outfit, but with a touch of class."

"Well, that's what I was going for," the scientist shrugged. "I wanted to look very close to what you know me as, but add a formal influence."

"You made it work," she nodded. "You always make it work." They soon came to the same restaurant where Yusei brought Luna, left the car to a valet, and went inside. The hostess on duty showed them to a table close to a fireplace (go figure).

"I don't think this place was here before," Akiza gazed around her. "It's really nice, though."

"It's only been here a few years," the scientist told her, thumbing through the menu. "I was just here not too long ago."

"Oh, yeah? Who with?" she wondered. "Your lady friend whom you haven't told me about?"

"You guess correctly," Yusei confirmed her suspicion. "And it's someone you're quite familiar with."

"Please tell me it's not Sherry," Akiza begged. "I really hope it isn't her."

"Not even close," the black-haired duelist wavered. "It's Luna."

Usually you hear dramatic music when accompanied with a cliffhanger, but that's what this is: a cliffhanger. How will Akiza react to her date having spent time with Luna? Will it change their relationship? You're going to have to wait for the next part. Put your thoughts and other whatnot in the reviews and stay tuned.