Normal POV.
❮At Miyaji Academy❯
Aila and Mayumi walked around the hallway together.
Aila: Have you finished your assignment?
Mayumi: Yeah, the history report is really hard to write between Korea and China. Thanks for helping me with the correct sentence. By the way, how are you training at HQ?
Aila: It's fine, I had too much grip, I didn't see Ken yesterday.
Mayumi: Oh, he had two classes at the Dojo today; he'll be back tomorrow.
Aila: Oh, he had a double class today.
Then they heard something. Naoki, Shingo, and Eru were walking past when they tried to convince the students to save the club.
Student: Give it a break, you guys!
Shingo: Please wait.
Eru: We must save the club at all costs.
Student: Sorry we can't, it's too dangerous to play Vanguard. Plus, you saw what happened at the Nationals.
Naoki: Come on, don't you care about the Vanguard?
Student 2: We used to, but we don't feel like it anymore.
Naoki, Shingo, and Eru watched the students walk away.
Shingo: There goes our chance to save the club.
Naoki: [nodded].
Aila: Excuse me, is everything okay?
Shingo: Aila.
Mayumi: You seem troubled.
Shingo: Hmm, yeah.
Aila looked at Naoki and sensed that he was angry.
Naoki: [scoffing] I gotta go.
Eru: I shall join you.
Naoki and Eru walked away together.
Mayumi: What's wrong with him?
Shingo: Oh, he's always been like this.
Aila has been worried about Naoki ever since she did something to him.
❮At the Cafeteria❯
Shingo sat down at the table with Aila, while Mayumi grabbed some drinks.
Shingo: To think you came here, after all you're now the president of the CF Foundation.
Aila: Yeah, Shingo, what was all the commotion about earlier?
Shingo: Well... That's because the Cardfight Club had to be forced to disband for good. We used to get along and have fun, until the incident at the Opening Nationals. Because of those monsters, the school board told us that they were planning to shut down the club.
Aila: They had decided.
Shingo: Yeah, sort of. Without the club, they're gonna want to use this room for something else. And now...I can't let that happen; we need to do whatever we can to keep this club going. This is important!
Aila: [determined eyes] You said the border had already made their decision.
Shingo: [stands up] That is why we can't let them do it. There's a border meeting tomorrow. They'll discuss it there. We'll have to be ready.
Aila: Perhaps trying to convince the borders to not close the club [took a sip of her drink].
Mayumi: [nodded] Aila's right.
Shingo: But, what if they don't listen?
Aila: Then it will be closed.
Aila took another sip while Shingo stared at her and said.
Shingo: Alright, we'll do it, we will talk to them tomorrow.
Aila: [nodded].
❮At Card Capital❯
Misaki: So we're doing this?
Shingo: Yeah, we had to.
Naoki: Even if we defend the club, how will…
Shingo: Look, Aichi started this club; we can't let them take away the only thing he had for us. He worked hard to make this.
Misaki: You're right, but have we ever tried to talk to them?
Shingo: Well, not exactly.
???: Hey, is everything okay?
Miwa appeared with Kamui.
Misaki: Miwa, Kamui.
Miwa: How is the progress of your club going?
Shingo: Well, not so great, speaking of which, how are your clubs doing?
Kamui: Well, my club is fine, but some of my classmates ignore it.
Miwa: Our club is fine as well.
Misaki: Now we need to get ready to convince the board not to disband the club with any ideas.
Shingo was thinking of a plan and then suddenly he had an idea.
Shingo: I have an idea; I know someone who can help us. You don't want to like it.
They looked at Shingo in confusion.
~Next Day~
❮At Miyaji Academy❯
Aila looked at her deck. Mayumi sat and watched. Meanwhile, Ken wrote in his notebook.
Mayumi: Do you think they can do it?
Aila: Of course, they're in the Cardfight Club, and they're stronger as a team.
Mayumi: Now your worries about the club, aren't you.
Aila: [scoffed] At least I am worried.
Ken: Okay, that's enough
Ken looked at Aila and noticed she had a new card.
Ken: Hey Aila, is that a new unit?
Aila: Yeah, I figured I needed to change my deck, since everything has been happening and I'm finally getting used to the skills of the units.
Mayumi: In that case. Why did you join their club? You could help them.
Aila: What do you mean?
Mayumi: I mean, if you're interested.
Ken: She's right; you finally played Vanguard again, so you should probably join the club.
Aila: I don't know guys, a President joining the Cardfight Club. Hmm, maybe I'll think about it.
While they were having their conversation, Shingo, Eru, Naitou, and Itsuki were hiding behind the door.
Naitou: I can't believe we're doing this.
Itsuki: Why do we need her to help us? You do know she's one of the top best students.
Shingo: Yeah, but when I started chatting with her in the cafeteria yesterday, I figured she could help us.
Itsuki: I don't know, talking to Aila is one thing but doing it in front of everyone else is another.
Shingo: We don't have any other choices.
Naitou: In that case, you should go talk to her.
Shingo: Me? Why?
Naitou: Well, since you have an idea on how to convince Aila to help us, you should go.
Shingo: Fine, Eru come with me.
While they were preparing to talk to Aila, Mayumi and Ken could hear snippets of their conversation.
Mayumi: Should we probably tell them that we can hear them?
Aila: Nope, just ignore them.
Shingo and Eru walked toward her.
Shingo: Excuse me, Aila.
Aila: Oh, hi Shingo! What's up?
Shingo: Can I... can you come with us to talk to the school board?
Aila: What?
Eru: We have been preparing to speak to the upper echelons of the school. We are about to face the boss. We require your assistance.
Aila: Well, I'm not sure about
Shingo: We're begging you... please!
Aila: [sigh] Well, alright I'll help you out.
Aila had no choice but to come with Shingo as Mayumi giggled. Meanwhile, Ken remained silent.
❮At The Conference Room❯
Shingo: As you can... Well, the Cardfight Club has... So what I think is, we should...
Shingo attempted to tell the school board.
Teacher 1: What is it? Speak up.
Teacher 2: We don't normally allow students to attend our meetings. However, we made an exception for you and your members because you told us you had something important to say.
Shingo: Yeah, I know, that's why we want to keep the club going.
Principal: Shingo, the school board has already made its decision about you're club.
They gasped and were quite shocked.
Principal: Unless you have anything else to discuss?
As the teachers got up and were about to leave the meeting, Shingo grinned and said...
Shingo: Please just hear us out!
Shingo shouted as he looked at Aila; she nodded and he seemed ready to speak.
Shingo: When I was in elementary school, I had fun playing Vanguard every day, but after that, I went to Miyaji Academy for middle school. I was shocked; no one, and I mean no one, in the school played Vanguard. When I chose this school, it was because I didn't expect Aichi would be attending; he was the Asian Circuit Champion. I admired him for a while, but he got injured, and now, he's not here to support us anymore. If you insist on disbanding the Cardfight Club, I'll have to…
Teacher 1: Then you'd what? You wouldn't consider quitting the school, would you?
Naoki: If he leaves, then I will also leave this school.
Misaki: Me too.
Teacher 3: Neither of you are our problem. The Miyagi Academy is a prep school for global citizens, focusing on academics and athletics, not cardfight.
Naoki: That's not an issue we deal with here.
Teacher 2: Oh is that so? For example, you challenged the student council in Cardfight and then lost, that is not following the rules of the student council.
Naitou: Well, technically speaking sir, we were the ones who let...
Teacher 1: Silence, council president, do you think we can apply for another one, since you're famous? Doesn't it mean we're interested?
Teacher 2: And you are already aware of what happened at the Vanguard Nationals.
Principal: As long as we are here, it is our responsibility to ensure the school remains a global success.
Naoki: (At this rate they'll never accept it, this isn't fair [grunt] what now?)
But then Aila stepped in...
Misaki: What?
Shingo: Aila, don't?
Teacher 1: Wait, aren't you…
Aila: I'm Aila Izumi, president of the CF Foundation. I understand you have some questions about our organization. With your permission, I would like to speak to the principal.
Principal: Hmm, you may proceed.
Aila: I know you want to disband the Cardfight Club, but you should be aware of the fact that they have entered the Vanguard Koshien, and they have worked hard to become champions. If you disband their club, it would not only damage your reputation with the school board, but also affect how others perceive you.
Principal: Then what were you supposed to do?
Aila: I suggest we show you what Vanguard is all about. In fact, we should have a showdown. I challenge one of the members of the Cardfight Club to a game. If I win, then you'll agree to keep the club going, and allow the student council to continue as its members. That way, it will prove that Vanguard is worthwhile.
Naitou: Do you think you have what it takes to defeat the members of the Cardfight Club?
Aila: Trust me, I've been in this game for a long time.
Naoki: (Wait, what?).
Teacher 3: You think you can prove it to us?
Teacher 1: You may be our student and the president of your own family company. However, considering its many glories, the Vanguard Club's role is finished now that the club has served its purpose.
Principal: Even though the population of Vanguard has been on the rise since the national incident, I know it's unlikely, but if you care about the club, we should support them because they would be good for the school's reputation.
Aila: [smiled].
Teacher 2: What do you think?
Teacher 3: It's worth a try.
Principal: Very well, I will postpone disbanding the Cardfight Club. We'll take another look at it after the match tomorrow after school. That is what the board has said, and we agree with them.
All the borders agree.
Principal: Motion carried.
The Cardfight Club was glad they had a second chance all thanks to Aila.
Principal: However... if you fail, we will have to disband the club permanently.
Aila: Yes, of course, thank you very much.
Shingo: Ah, yes. Thank you. [bowed]
❮At the Cardfight Club Room❯
Itsuki: Aila was amazing.
Maki: I know, I never thought she could be that convincing.
Naitou: Of course, she's the top student from our global school.
Itsuki: Indeed, but she even managed to challenge us to a Cardfight to prove to the school board what Vanguard is all about.
Shingo: Yeah, she has to pick one of us in order to challenge us tomorrow.
Naoki: Yeah, but I don't think it's necessary.
Maki: What do you mean? Is something's wrong, Naoki?
Naoki: No, it's nothing, it's just...
Then Naoki saw Aila walking with Mayumi and Ken around the hallways.
Naoki: I... I gotta go [stands up].
Shingo: Wait, Naoki!
Misaki: What's wrong with him?
Shingo: I don't know.
"With Aila, Mayumi and Ken"
The trio walked around the hallways. Aila looked out the window and began thinking about the Cardfight Club.
Mayumi: Are you sure you can do this? If you lose the match, they'll disband the Cardfight Club.
Aila: I'll be fine, after all Cardfight was the only solution I could think of.
Naoki: Hey you!
Naoki appeared in front of them as they stopped walking.
Mayumi: Hey Ishida! What's up?
Aila: Is something wrong?
Naoki: What are you up to?
Aila: What do you mean?
Naoki: You know what I mean?
Aila: Well, I... Wait? Is this about the Cardfight challenge back then?
Naoki: That's not my question... Why did you barge into this situation?
Aila: [surprised] What? Do you think I wanted to barge in on your meeting? It wasn't me who went there, Shingo was the one who asked me to come.
Naoki: What?
Aila: [crosses her arms] Don't you think you went a little overboard?
Naoki: Just because you're now the president of your family company, that doesn't mean you're the best!
Aila: Whoa, hold on, you think you're trouble on your own just because I'm the best? If it wasn't for me, your club would have never been disbanded!
Naoki: That's not the issue I was talking about!
Mayumi: [whispered to Ken] You know, I never did like this guy.
Ken: [whispering to Mayumi] Yeah, he's kind of loud and a little bit of a pushover.
Naoki: Hey! I can hear you! That doesn't matter. I still don't trust you!
Aila: Alright then, let's settle our differences in a Cardfight tomorrow. And I already found my opponent. I will fight you...Naoki Ishida.
She pointed to Naoki.
Ken: What?
Aila: It's the only way for me to prove to you that I have what it takes.
Meanwhile, Maki sees the whole thing from behind the wall and gets shocked.
Maki: [Gasps] (Oh no!).
She rushed back to the Cardfight Club to warn the members.
Naoki: You think you have what it takes to defeat me? Okay, I'll fight you just to put you in your place, Izumi.
Mayumi: We might want to consider cancelling that celebration.
Aila: But there is a bonus I want. While we're going to fight tomorrow, there's something I want to apply.
Naoki: Oh, yeah, what is it?
Aila: I would like to join your club.
They were all surprised.
Naoki: What?
Ken: You're going to take the entrance exam while you save up for the club challenge.
Aila: That's right.
Mayumi: Is that a thing, Ken?
Ken: Yeah, if she joins the club, she will have to face any member. However, if she loses the entrance test, she won't be allowed to become a member.
Naoki: [points at Aila] Maybe she doesn't want to.
Aila: He's right.
Naoki: So, here's what I propose tomorrow: if you win, we'll agree to make you our member.
Aila: Okay, but if I lose, I won't join and won't bother you guys. Is that a deal?
Naoki: Alright, it's a deal.
❮At the Cardfight Club Room❯
Maki was able to explain everything to everyone.
Misaki: Wait, what? Naoki and Aila are going cardfighting tomorrow.
Maki: She has already chosen her opponent for tomorrow.
Naitou: Are you sure about this?
Maki: Do you think I know their whole conversation?
Itsuki: But she didn't have time to decide which one of us to fight and she had already decided. She even knows what kind of skills he has?
Shingo: I don't know.
Misaki: When I get my hands on Naoki, I'll...
Eru: He finally lost it, fate had Naoki pushed him over the edge.
Maki: Really?
Shingo: (This is a disaster! If Naoki wins, we'll lose the club... What's wrong with him?)
❮At The Hospital❯
Naoki visits Aichi.
Aichi: Hey, Naoki, did you come here alone?
Naoki: Yeah, because I need to talk about something.
Aichi: Why? Is there something wrong with the club being disbanded?
Naoki: No, it's not that the club is fine, but... there is something else I want to do after school. Aila convinced the entire school board to challenge one of the members of our club so they can see what Vanguard is and she wants to join our club.
Aichi: She said that she had become interested in the club.
Naoki: Yeah, I guess so.
Aichi: That's amazing!
Naoki: It isn't amazing.
Aichi: I'm sorry.
Naoki: It's fine.
Aichi: You're not still thinking about what happened between you and Aila, right? You said you saw a ghost.
Naoki: That is no longer the case either. I just...I can't seem to stop thinking about it.
Aichi: I think she tried to have fun at Vanguard.
Naoki: Really?
Aichi: She wants to say something to you, but you always act rudely towards her. You also forced her into a Cardfight. Perhaps she wants you to challenge and get back what you both started.
Naoki: Yeah, but if she wins, the board won't disband the club, but if I win, we'll lose it. What should I do, Aichi? Should I challenge Aila to save the club? Or give everything I got to defeat her?
Aichi: It's hard to say which choice is better, sometimes. You just have to do what you can, in your own way.
Naoki: Maybe right, thank you Aichi.
Aichi: [nodded] And I hope you have the best of luck tomorrow.[smiled]
~Next Day~
On this day, Aila challenged Naoki to a Cardfight to prove to the school board what Vanguard was all about. The club members, including Mayumi and Ken, were there to support her. Izu started the video chat on the tablet for the school board to watch the match.
Principal (in the video screen): Aila, do you know the rules of the Vanguard?
Izu: I want a fair fight from both of you.
Aila and Naoki went to the battlefield and they prepared their decks and started playing Vanguard.
Naoki: (This is it, now it's time for her to taste her own medicine).
Aila: (I'll give it everything I got)
Izu: Let the battle begin.
Naoki: Are you ready?
Aila: [nodded in agreement]
Shingo: (Aila, Naoki, I'm counting on you, so do your best the both of you).
Aila VS Naoki
0 Damage Zone 0
0 Drop Zone 0
0 Soul 0
0 Counter 0
5 Hand 5
Stand up, Vanguard
Aila: I ride, White Swan (Grade 0 PWR 6000).
Naoki: I ride, Spark Kid Dragoon (Grade 0 PWR. 6000).
Aila: So your clan is the Narukami? (That's an interesting choice.).
Maki: Do you think he'll be okay?
Misaki: Of course, we only saw Aila battle with Kai just once.
Shingo: That could be true, don't forget. If Naoki wins, we'll lose the club. Do you want that to happen?
Misaki: Yeah, but... Do you want to see Naoki lose to someone who just started playing 2 days ago?
Aila's 1st Turn:
Aila: All go first, draw [draw one card] I ride MegaYellow (Grade 1 PWR. 8000). Swan skill, draw one and turn end.
Aila looked at Naoki and began thinking about his skills.
Aila: (I don't know about his strategy or the units, so I'll have to be careful)
Naoki's 1st Turn:
Naoki: Draw [draw one card, I ride Lizard Soldier, Riki (Grade 1 PWR. 8000) [draw one card] I call Red River Dragoon (Grade 1 PWR. 9000). Let's go. {PWR. 8000 9000 = 17000}.
Riki charged and attacked MegaYellow. Aila dealt 1 damage.
Aila VS Naoki
1 Damage Zone 0
0 Drop Zone 0
0 Soul 0
0 Counter 0
6 Hand 6
Aila's 2nd Turn:
Aila: Draw, [draw one card] (I hope you're ready for this). Ride, Red Racer (Grade 2 PWR 10000).
Misaki: Now, things are different from before.
Aila: Call, Yellow Racer (Grade 2 PWR.9000), [left rear-guard] [counter blast (1)] activate skill, Look at the 7 cards of the deck, and I choose 2 cards and add to my hand then rest back to top of the deck. Come, Pink Racer (Grade 1 PWR 5000) [back, left rear-guard] Green Racer (Grade 1 PWR 8000), [back, right rear-guard] and Blue Racer (Grade 2 PWR 10000) [right rear-guard].
Shingo: She completes the rear-guard only on her second turn.
Aila: Activate Green Racer skill I discard 1 card and I draw one card. Blue Racer skill if a grade 1 unit is in the hand, he gets 5000 power {PWR. 10000 5000 = 15000}. Since I finally completed all the rangers, all in the front rear-guard gets 10000 power {PWR. Red Racer: 10000 10000 = 20000, Yellow Racer: 9000 10000 = 19000, Blue Racer: 15000 10000 = 25000}.
Ken: With that skill, Naoki cannot use Trigger Units to guard.
Aila: Red Racer attacks the Vanguard!
Naoki: No guard!
Aila: Drive check [reveal a critical trigger, critical trigger power to Yellow Racer {PWR. 19000 10000 = 29000}, critical to Red Racer {2 critical}.
Red Racer strikes the Vanguard!
Naoki: Damage check first [no trigger, second check [reveal a heal trigger] yes, heal trigger power to the vanguard {PWR. 8000 10000 = 18000} recover one.
Aila: With the boost of Pink Racer, Blue Racer attacks {PWR. 25000 5000 = 30000}.
Pink Racer attacked Riki, and then someone zoomed in.
Yellow Racer used her power (29000) and combined it with Green Racer's power (8000), resulting in a total of 37000 power for their attack.
They attacked the vanguard. He didn't know they were at the back, so he now has 2 damage points.
Aila: My turn is over.
Misaki: Naoki has taken 2 damage.
Naitou: Why didn't he guard against the attack?
Maki: Because, when all units are on the same team, he cannot use trigger units to guard. He has no time to defend.
Aila VS Naoki
1 Damage Zone 2
1 Drop Zone 0
0 Soul 0
1 Counter 0
6 Hand 6
Naoki's 2nd Turn:
Naoki: My turn, stand and draw (I didn't have normal unit to guard, I still can use this unit) I ride, Hammerknuckle Dragon (Grade 2 PWR 10000). Counter blast (2), I choose a rear-guard in the front row, and bind Yellow Racer and he gets 5000 power {PWR. 5000 10000 = 15000}.
He binded Yellow Racer.
Naoki: Come, Recklessness Dragon (Grade 2 PWR. 9000) [left rear-guard, Thunderstorm Dragoon (Grade 2 PWR. 9000) [right rear-guard, Here we go Hammerknuckle Dragon!
Hammerknuckle charged towards Red Racer.
Naoki: Drive check, [reveal a front trigger] Front Trigger {PWR. Hammer Knuckle Dragon: 15000 10000 = 25000, Recklessness Dragon: 9000 10000 = 19000, Thunderstorm Dragoon: 9000 10000 = 19000}.
He attacked the vanguard. Aila had one damage point.
Naoki: Recklessness Dragon {PWR. 19000}.
Aila: Quick! Go-On Green, Go-on Black {SLD. 10000 10000 = 20000}.
Aila managed to block the attack.
Naoki: [grunt] Thunderstorm Dragoon attack! {PWR. 19000}
Thunderstorm Dragoon attacked the vanguard. Aila has another damage point.
Naoki: Turn end.
Aila VS Naoki
3 Damage Zone 2
3 Drop Zone 0
0 Soul 0
1 Counter 1
4 Hand 5
Naoki: [smirks] That's what I'm talking about.
Aila: (The way he fights is actually pretty good, but why is he so angry?)
Shingo glanced at Naoki.
Shingo: (Keep your cool Naoki).
Ken: [looked at Aila] (It's Aila turn now)
Aila 3rd Turn:
Aila: I stand and draw. I ride, Shinken Red (Grade 3 PWR. 13000) Imaginary Gift Force I {PWR. 13000 10000 = 23000}. Activate skill I choose to discard one and draw two, adding another 10000 power. {PWR. 23000 10000 = 33000}. I leave three into the battlefield. Come now my allies!
She called Shinken Blue, Shinken Pink, Shinken Yellow, Shinken Green into the rear-guard.
Misaki: She used it last time.
Aila: Activated skill of Shinken Pink. [counter blast (1)] by discarding one card, she gets 5000 power {PWR. 8000 5000 = 13000}. You can't use triggers this time.
Shingo: Now front row gets additional 10000 power.
Naoki: [grunt].
Aila: Now Go, Shinken Green!
Shinken Green: Yes ma'am {PWR. 9000 13000 10000 = 36000}
Shinken Green attacks Hammer Knuckle Dragon with a boost of Shinken Pink. Naoki has one damage point.
Aila (Shinken Red Form): It's my turn now!
She charged toward him.
Aila: Twin drive, first check [no trigger] second check [reveal a critical trigger]. Critical Trigger! Give all effect to Shinken Blue {PWR. 20000 10000 = 30000, 2 critical}.
The attack was succesful.
Naoki: Damage check [reveal a draw trigger].
Ken: He got a draw trigger.
Naoki: Alright [draw one card] Power to the vanguard {PWR. 10000 10000 = 20000}.
Shinken Blue charged with a boost of Shinken Yellow.
Aila: Shinken Blue is next {PWR. 30000 8000 = 38000, 2 critical}.
Naoki: Guard! {Lizard Soldier, Riki and Photon Bomber Wyvern: SLD. 20000 10000 10000 = 40000}.
Aila: What?
Naoki: [smirked] How's that president.
Aila: [smiled] Turn end.
Aila VS Naoki
3 Damage Zone 4
7 Drop Zone 2
0 Soul 0
2 Counter 1
4 Hand 4
Shingo: I can't believe he survived, so now it's Naoki's turn.
Maki: He got lucky he managed to guard two normal units.
Itsuki: Why didn't she use the skill to stand up once more? I mean when Shinken Red attacked successfully, she could have stood up once more.
Misaki: I know, but there's something odd about her. Or something she has to say to him.
Naoki: Guess you'll be defeated once you lose.
Aila: [smiling] I know, but I'll give it my all.
Naoki's 3rd Turn:
Naoki: Is that so, I'll show you my power, stand and draw, I ride…
The lighting started pointing towards Naoki and transformed into a Grade 3 unit.
Naoki: Eradicator, Gauntlet Buster Dragon (Grade 3 PWR 12000), Imaginary Gift Accel II, call Fiendish Sword Eradicator, Cho-Ou (Grade 2 PWR. 9000) {PWR. 9000 10000 = 19000}. Gauntlet Buster Dragon skill, I bind all of your front row rear-guards. And all the back row rear-guard get moved to the front. You can't intercept now.
Misaki: He finally bound the front row unit, so she can no longer use that skill.
Ken: That means when he moves back to the front, Gauntlet Buster Dragon gets 5000 attack and one critical.
Naoki: Recklessness Dragon skill [counter bast (1), binds Shinken Pink.
He binded Shinken Pink.
Naoki: Call Red River Dragoon (Grade 1 PWR. 9000) [back, right rear-guard, Go, Red River attacked the vanguard!
Red River Dragoon: Yes my Vanguard! {PWR. 9000 9000 5000 = 23000}.
Red River attacked Shinken Red. Aila has one damage point.
Naoki: Now, I'm up. My vanguard attacks your vanguard. {PWR. 17000, 2 critical}.
Aila: No guard.
Naoki: Twin drive first check [reveal draw trigger] Draw Trigger, second check [reveal draw trigger].
Aila: [eyes widened] A double draw trigger?!
Naoki: Give all effects to Cho-Ou {PWR. 19000 10000 10000 10000 = 49000}.
Gauntlet Buster Dragon successfully attacks the vanguard.
Aila: Damage check first [reveal a heal trigger] power to the vanguard {PWR. 13000 10000 = 23000}, second check [no trigger].
Then it is Cho-Ou's turn to attack and Aila has 5 damage.
Misaka: Aila's up to 5 damage now.
Naoki: It's over, Go! Recklessness Dragon {PWR. 9000 10000 = 19000}.
Recklessness Dragon was about to attack but…
Aila: Here goes, Guard! {Change Phoenix SLD: 10000 13000 = 23000}
Naoki: I'm not done, One more time, Cho-Ou. [counterblast (1) and stand Cho-Ou]
Aila: In that case, OhPink. A Complete Guard!
She was able to guard the attack with a complete guard.
Aila: Thank you!
OhPink: No problem my Vanguard [disappeared].
Naoki: What? But how?
Aila VS Naoki
5 Damage Zone 4
9 Drop Zone 2
0 Soul 0
2 Counter 3
2 Hand 6
Ken: She survived it.
Mayumi: Way to go, Aila!
Misaka: She now has 5 damage.
Shingo: Don't worry, Naoki managed to bind some of Aila's units. She won't be able to use those skills without them.
Misaki: Hmm, you're right, he could still have a chance during his next turn.
Naoki: Looks like I couldn't finish you off this turn.
Aila: [smiled]
Naoki: (Why is she still smiling?)
Aila: Your cardfighting skills are amazing.
Naoki: Huh? What, are you kidding?
Aila: I'm not kidding. Still... (I've been mean to you since we met. I never challenged you because I was afraid of what had happened in my past, would happen again, but it's time I do something about it. I'll show you my skills!)
Aila 4th Turn:
Aila: [Stand and draw one card, [smiled] You ready! Ride…
The fire began to rise as Aila transformed into…
Aila: The burning flame elemental, Magician of Red, [as the flame burst out] Magi Red (Grade 3 PWR. 13000).
Everyone was shocked by Aila's new grade 3 unit.
Naoki: Wait! A new grade 3.
Misaki: I've never had that unit before.
Ken: (That's the unit. The one she showed us earlier)
Maki: She said the burning flame elemental.
Eru: That's a Fire Elemental, I knew something like it would appear.
Natiou: What a global card.
Aila: Imaginary Gift Force I {PWR 13000 10000 = 23000}, Activate skill I draw three then I Soul Charge (2) add 12000 power {PWR. 23000 12000 = 35000}.
Ken: (By soul charge 2 cards she gets extra 12000 power)
Aila: That's the skill of the new unit, the power of magicians, I leave Shinken Yellow from the field and call MagiBlue (Grade 2 PWR. 10000) [left rear-guard] Activate skill, Look in the top 6 card of the deck and I choose two card and add to my hand then the rest of the card are putting into the top of the deck, next I call MagiYellow (Grade 2 PWR. 9000) [right rear-guard, MagiPink (Grade 1 PWR. 8000) [back, right rear-guard, MagiGreen (Grade 1 PWR. 8000) [back, left rear-guard].
Naoki: [gasped] (she completed the rear-guard again)
Aila: Green Ground, Pink Storm, Blue Splash, and Yellow Thunder. These are the elements of Magician.
Eru: Magician as in sorcery.
Mayumi: You're interested in that?
Aila: Skill activate [counter blast (1)] I retire Recklessness Dragon from the field and Magi Yellow get 4000 power {PWR. 9000 4000 = 13000}, Activate skill of MagiPink when discard 2 or more grade 2 from the drop zone and get 6000 and draw two {PWR. 8000 6000 = 16000}, Activate skill of MagiGreen soul charge (1) add 5000 power {PWR. 8000 5000 = 13000}.
Shingo: Once she completes all five units, the front row gets 10000 power.
Maki: In addition Naoki can't use trigger units.
Aila [Magi Red Form]: You ready!
Naoki: Bring it!
Aila: With a boost of MagiGreen, MagiBlue attacks the vanguard {PWR. 13000 9000 10000 = 32000}.
Naoki: No guard, Damage check [reveal a heal trigger] power to my Vanguard the vanguard {PWR 12000 10000 = 22000}.
Aila: Now MagiYellow is up next {PWR. 13000 16000 10000 = 39000}.
MagiYellow attacked Naoki's vanguard. As a result, Naoki went back to 5 damage.
Aila: MagiRed attack! {PWR. 35000 10000 = 45000}.
Naoki: Guard! Intercept! {Photon Bomber Wyvern 2x, Lizard Soldier, Riki and intercepted Thunderstorm Dragoon: SLD 12000 10000 10000 10000 5000 = 47000}
Naitou: That's a total of 47000 shields.
Maki: Don't forget if Aila gets a trigger.
Naoki: [sweating] (I will not lose or I'll…)
"Flashbacks"
Aichi: It's hard to say which choice is better, sometimes. You just have to do what you can, in your own way.
"End Flashbacks"
While Naoki is distracted in his thought, Aila is ready for the twin drive.
Aila: Twin Drive First check, Critical Trigger [reveal a critical trigger, second check [reveal a critical trigger]
Shingo: A double critical!
Aila: Give all effect to the vanguard {PWR 35000 10000 10000 = 55000, 3 critical}
MagiRed charged up with her wand as she created a Fire Phoenix and flew it towards Naoki's Vanguard.
Aila [MagiRed Form]: Magic Magika. Red Fire!
She attacked and landed smoothly.
Aila [MagiRed Form]: Checkmate! [snapped her finger]
When she snapped her finger, Eradicator, Gauntlet Buster Dragon fell and exploded.
Naoki checks for damage but no trigger, now he has 6 damage.
Aila VS Naoki
5 Damage Zone 6
9 Drop Zone 6
3 Soul 0
3 Counter 3
4 Hand 3
Which means Aila is the winner.
Naoki: I lost, you beat me.
Izu: Winner Aila Izumi.
Naitou: Aila beat a member of the Koshien champion team.
Eru: Incredible!
Maki: Yeah.
Mayumi: Yes that the way! [giggled]
Aila looked at the school boundary on the video chat.
Aila: Well, that's the deal. That means you have to agree to keep the club going.
Principal: … [smiled] Very well, you all proved yourselves as the vanguard. We will not disband the club.
They all agreed among themselves.
Principal: Apply for this status once again. And I hope to see your club grow in the future.
Aila: Thank you.
The video call ended, and as everyone was cheering.
Naitou: We did it!
Shingo: Thank you for all of this, Aila. Thank you.
Aila: Oh, it was nothing.
Naoki: I'll take it all back.
She turned toward Naoki as he walked toward her.
Naoki: I'm sorry I ever doubted you and forced you to challenge me. Everything.
Aila: No, I'm the one who should be sorry. I'm the one who makes you angry.
Naoki: Hey, it doesn't matter anymore.
Aila: Are you sure?
Naoki: Hmm [smiled] till next time I'm going to beat you.
Aila: Huh, [smiled] Yeah.
They both shake hands.
Naoki: Now that's over, you've shown us your Cardfight skills; I insist that you join our club as our newest member.
Shingo: Hold on, you mean…
Aila: Yeah, it's official; I'm the newest member of the Cardfight Club!
Shingo: [gasp] You added the entrance fee!
Misaki: When did you..
Naoki: Yes, we agreed on this yesterday.
Naitou: Naoki, you're a genius! With her around, the club will be even more popular than before.
Naoki: Well, she was the one who wanted to join.
Maki: Alright.
Eru: Nice to have you with us.
Aila: I am looking forward to fighting you again, Naoki.
Naoki: Yeah.
While they were chatting, Shingo was relieved the club was safe.
Shingo: (Aichi, we finally did it! We managed to save the club and we have a new member joining us).
Meanwhile, Ken stayed still behind the wall with his arms crossed. When Mayumi arrived, she looked at her brother.
Mayumi: Hey, are you okay, Ken?
Ken caught Mayumi's attention.
Ken: Yeah, I'm fine. I'm fine at all.
To be continued...
