We walked further and further into the Sultry city, every moment Felt like the weather could get worse But we remained hopeful as we were right in front of the stadium, the only thing separating us was the long line of people That stretched from the stadium about 5 miles back. It truly was a stadium fit for champions, It was about 3 times larger than the ones we used for the matches before. The stadium was rumored that it could hold about 80,000 people.

Ohsaka was walking right beside me and was also marveling at the stopped before reaching the line starter. she then looked at me and closed her eyes.

Ohsaka: we've finally made it here. after about a month of facing opponents...

She Reminisced.

Cael: it has been a long road... but We're here..

I responded.

It had been a long road just like ohsaka said. After winning about 7 matches since the tournament, I definitely feel more confident as a duelist than I did before. It's like my father always says - "Every life experience is a gift".

After reflecting for a bit I scan the area for my friends. following the line up a bit, I saw Ali,Taka and Rhaja.
Ali was wearing a red dress with a Straw hat. She looked really cute. Rhaja was sporting a Brown jacket with shorts, I dont think she knew it was going to be this bad of weather today and Taka Was wearing a formal peacoat.

Cael: Hey guys!

We saw ali Waving to us in the distance.

She And Rhaja and taka turned to us.

Ali: Cael! Gosh, I thought you would never come!

Cael: Good morning everyone! Guess you guys got here earlier than us!

I exclaimed.

Taka: You damn sure are! It's rude to keep me of all people waiting!

Taka snarked.

Cael: Whatever…. Where's yubie?

I asked, There seemed to be no sign of her.

Taka: I thought she would be with you…

Takashi Replied.

Cael: (Classic yubie! always to be late for something.) I noted.

Ohsaka: We haven't seen her.

Ali: Oh curse that Yubie, Always Late!

Ali added. Yubie being Late wasn't all too surprising, She had a tendency for things like that. "*Shuffling*" The line slightly moved up a bit.

Taka: You all are so lucky. Not having to wait in this wretched line.

Cael: Yup. Vip Passes.

I flashed my Competitors card which I had gotten in the rounds before.

Rhaja: …. It's not really a ….. Vip pass if your tournament participant.

Cael: Semantics!

I proudly said with a smile.

Taka: *Tch* Such a tragedy, I of all people should Not be forced to wait in line.

Ohsaka: Get over yourself.

Taka: *tch*

Taka just scoffed and turned his head forward. The tension was real Between the two.

Taka: If only I could get someone to-

Taka stopped mid-sentence as he looked behind him.

Taka: - Cael, Duck!

Cael: Huh? What do ducks have to do with-

I immediately heard what taka was talking about. I heard a flurry of footsteps coming from behind me. It was clearly someone running towards me.

?: CAEL! My darling!

I Felt someone latch onto me from behind. They gripped my arm began hugging me furiously. Their hair swished around and hit my other arm continuously, and their huge…. Bust was also rubbing against my arm.

It could only be one person….

Cael: M-Meimei?

Meimei: *Sniff* Cael!

Meimei was an odd girl. We had only met a month ago, But she seemed to be enamored with me. She usually wore a pink and yellow chinese Dress With black Bangs In her Hair, meimei had freckles all over her face which was Paley colored. She had FUUU INSERT

She had jumped on my back and hugged me profusely, I could barely Breathe. I could tell she was sick from her raspy breathing and constant sniffling.

Cael: Meimei... Please get off of me...

I Requested. She seemed to ignore my needs as always and just engaged in her fantasies

Meimei: I bet You thought I wouldn't be here to support you! B-But…. - B- But. ACHOOO!

The girl released a rapid stream of snot and miasma that barely missed my clothes as it dripped out of her putrid nose.

Cael: *Shudder*

Meimei: *Sniff* S-Sorry about that. Teehee.

Meimei: A-anyway N-Now I can Cheer You on Caely!

She squeezed me even tighter.

Cael: Owww…

I cried. But luckily a strike of luck would come to relieve me from meimei.

*Crack* Thunder crackled from the skies above as it started to pour down. The Crowd Grumbled in cries of Annoyance and inconvenience, Meimei foolishly looked away.
(Now!) I used this opportunity to slip away from Meimei's grip And ran Towards the VIP Entry Area which was farther up ahead.

Cael: See ya, guys!

I yelled as I ran away.

Meimei: Cael...! My love; You can't run Forever!

Cael: I bet you I can!

I exclaimed as I ran away from meimei.

Meimei was indeed a nuisance, I couldn't even stand having a normal conversation with her. Hopefully though, I would be able to get her out of my conscience for the remainder of the tournament...

PSA announcement: I changed Pocah's name to Wren. I did this because she is an entirely different character from the original story.