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Snake Eyes Game Shop
A building, which certainly wasn't around before, sits on the busy streets. Its sign is decorated with a black snake coiled around some dice. A Garuda grumbles to himself as he puts an "OPEN" sign on the door.
>A young boy runs into the shop with a trail of dust rising behind him.

Whoever runs this shop, do you sell children's card game cards? I am in need of more super special awesome cards! Especially since that asshole Kaiba stole Gramps' last Blue Eyes.
Oooohhhhh~ A game shop! I wonder what they all have!

*pushes through the door into the shop!*
The Garuda nods. "Yeah, definitely. I can set ya up with one of em Blue Eyes starter decks. Th' boss is busy over there-" He points at a silver-haired man reading an instruction manual "-so I'm the only one workin' here at th' moment."
>He eagerly eyes the deck.

How much, strange person?
Hmm.... what kind of games do you guys have here? *she asks of the Garuda*
What the oddly attractive anthropomorphic cat said.
[Kazuma takes a look at the big sign with curiosity, and with an innocent smile, he decided to walk in. Taking a look around, he notices a weird group of people.]

O-Oh...i-interesting place...!
*shows up*
Well I could use some games for my collection.
"We have all kinds, from board games to card games. And the deck will be... whatever the equivalent of 10 dollars is. I dunno about human money. Leave th' money on th' counter." With that, he falls asleep at the counter.

ooc: aaand I gotta go
*A young, odd looking girl sporting gothic lolita fashion and two toned black/white hair entered the shop. She smiled as she takes in the atmosphere of cards*

A treasure trove of the ancient past-time of children's card games! The old ones and 7 dieties would DELIGHT at this marvel!

...It hadcbeen awhile. I wonder if Hax would like cards.

*She eyes the booster packs stacked on the shelves. She seemed to be talking to herself...*
>Drops 10 USD worth of yen on the counter and eagerly nabs the deck.

Eat shit Kaiba.
U-um.... thank you for the compliment, hair-boy.
Anytime.

>He begins perusing the board games as he rubs his right hand overthe Millennium Puzzle.
Oh hi Sayaka! Are you interested in cards too? I'm more of a board game person, actually.
[Kazuma points at the Millennium Puzzle with a gentle, curious smile on his face.]

E-Excuse me, Mister Hair-boy...wh-what is that...?
Found it! Dice Monsters!

>He jumps up and grabs a dusty box from a shelf with his tiny arms. He turns to see the others as he blows off the dust. Sending a cloud at the group.

Oh uh....whoops.
Oh look. A lime flavored cowardly lion.

>Yugi grins and holds his Puzzle.

The name is Yugi by the way. And this is an old puzzle my Gramps got me. Its a lucky charm.
Sistah Migrant, I knew you'd come!!! To be brokenly honest, I am out of practice in the art of the cards of power, though there was a time where I deleted all opposition! ...middle school...

I was also thinking Hax would like something new to play with.
M-My name is Kazuma...I'm sorry for being rude, Mister Yugi...!

[The shy boy makes quick bow, to apologize to him. After this, he looks at him again, although with a blush on his cheeks due to the embarrassment of being rude out of nowhere.]

B-But it has the shape of p-pyramid, how can something l-like that be a puzzle...?
I'm just yanking your "Kunai with Chain". And it is a 3D puzzle of sorts, see.

>Yugi shows off the lines on the puzzle that show the seperation of pieces.

Took me ages and that bastard Joey almost ruined it for me.
*Can't resist laughing a bit at the middle school comment.*

Well you haven't bested everyone in the Nexus! That boy, for instance.
Yes... That boy... The only one in the Nexus with crazier hair than me!

I must channel my broken brilliance into children's card game strategy and DELETE him!
Yeah! You go Sister Sayaka!
Oh...! I see, so-some regular puzzles are already difficult, I can only imagine how long this one took...!

[Kazuma takes a closer look, and although his curiosity is starting to get the best of him, he shakes his head and just smiles.]

A-And...what about this..."card game"...?
>The boy turns to Sayaka

Hm? This place is crawling with cuties. Woah. Super special awesome indeed!
>He grins at Kazuma.

Duel Monsters. A thinking man's children's card game. Are you interested?
Cutie?

*Is bewildered for a second before shaking it off*

Do not attempt to cloud my broken brilliance with such futile technique! I will soon defeat and render you obsolete!

*She talks like an anime villain as she points at Yugi*
*yuya enters the shop*

hello, is there any new performapal cards here?
>He grins at Sayaka

Hm? You sound like Rex and also Weevil. How old are you?

>He shakes his head.

I mean, bring it! Man, woman, otherwise, all are equal on the field of the children's card game.
Performapal? That sounds.... cool.
They're not Miss Trinity, though...

[Kazuma shakes his head after his muttering. He looks at Yugi with his golden eyes, filled with excitement.]

I-I've never heard of something like this before, but yes, I'm interested...!
*sees migrant

yeah! that's the deck that i use!

*yuya hands him his deck*
Catch.

>The boy tosses Kazuma the Blue Eyes starter deck he just bought.

It ain't much but it's a start.
Eh? I'm 16. 16 years of representing House Adachi!
Wow. You'd give Tristan a run for his money...
ooc: correction: i handed mig yuya's deck
Ah!

[Kazuma attempt to catch the deck as fast as he can, but it slips from his hand. He gets nervous all of a sudden and before it falls to the ground, he fails to catch it again and again, as if he was juggling with it.]

Gotcha!

[After a few quick seconds, he takes a hold on it and examines the desing of the so called Blue-Eyes.]

I-It's so cool...!
I need to learn how to play this game...!
*Flips through the deck quick*

Huh, this is really neat.

*She then does the right thing and give sthe deck back*
I know not this Tristan! I issue a trial of fire through the ancient arts, young one of the flaming hair!
*takes his deck*

thanks!

i use my deck for my performapal shows, to make everyone smile!
We burning shit? Are we about to...as the kids say...blaze?

>He sratches his cheek.
That sounds like a great goal, making everyone smile.

But you do shows with this deck?
A game of cards!

But setting a fire sounds WONDERFUL as well!
*notices yugi*
isn't that the legendary duelist yugi muto?

...but why he is here?
you know about yusho sakaki, right?

he is my father, he makes everyone smile, even me, so i'll put everyone smile with my duels.


ooc: i replied then when i refresh, mig replied early, so i might add this post then i see yugi replied me
>He looks at Yuya

Huh. Generation 5 really DID run out of ideas huh.

>He shakes his head and looks at Sayaka.

So a duel it is. Prepare yourself.
I've actually never heard of Yusho Sakaki....

He sounds cool, though.
Generation 5...? Regardless, it's best if I observe for now...

[Kazuya takes a few staps back and sits on the floor, hoping he will understand the game by watching.]
Let your perfect deletion commence!

*She holds her aged deck. One with a good eye could see that it hasn't seen much use. Did she even remember how to play?*
*he looks at his deck, then he looks at migrant*

yeah... well, most of the people knows about him, and some not....i think

ooc: who is sayaka? did he mention me?
>A menacing aura surrounds Yugi as a hieroglyphic eye appears on his forehead and he grows at least a foot taller.

Showtime then? It has been some time since I got out of the Puzzle.
ooc: i mean, which sayaka is it?
OOC: Sayaka Adachi, OC.

Huh...? Oh, are you Yugi's Persona?
The blazes is a Persona? Is that a card? I don't have that card.
It's your inner self, turned into some weird magical being.
W...What happened to him...?

[Kazuma is awe struck by the sudden change of Yugi, and somehow, the whole deal feels really familiar. Although a little bit frightened by the aura, he plays with his hair with, curious.]
*sees yugi dueling*

then the rumors were true...

yugi muto has another self.
Ha! Yugi's would probably be one that wets the bed! But no. My name is...Pharaoh. Just call me Yami.
Ooookay..... Yami.

I feel like something very important and very ungood is happening here...
me too, i have the same bad feeling...
Now now. Nothing wrong with a duel.

>Purple clouds invade the shop.

Okay. Teensy lie.
..... Um.... what's these clouds for...?

*clenches her hands into fists, now suuuper wary*
You ever see someone lose their soul?
Eh? Did he just... hm.

I sense your determination, oh Pharoh of the void! House Adachi accepts your sacrifice and confides your defeat in the name of the 7 dieties!

*She stands behind the playing table with her chuunibyo smile*
THEIR SOUL!?
If I didn't love myself so much, you'd be a close second.

>He sits at the table across from her and readies his deck.

So allow me to explain. This is a Shadow Game. Follow the rules and win fair and square, you go free. Cheat however...

>He gives a malice filled smile.

It is down to the Shadow Realm with you.
*looks around more*
Wonder if they have game cube games here...
Hm. You might want to close your eyes cat lady.
what?!

*yuya got surprised after what he said, but he got quiet*'

this isn't how you duel to steal souls!
dueling is made up to make people smile!
Hm. You might want to close your eyes less successful green Yugi.
And if she loses...?
what do you mean by........ green yugi...?

but my name is yuya, yuya sakaki, not green yugi!
Alas, as we stand in this WONDERFUL darkness I give you my word that in the name of the glory of broken brilliance that your deletion will be a fair and clean one! Prepare yourself!

*She shuffles her deck and places it down, no idea how doomed she actually is*
Yugi, Yuya. Same difference. But fair point Yuya...Yugi has better hair.

>With a chuckle he turns to Mig.

That also depends on if she cheats. I'm not a monster...that often.
If you do anything monsterous with Sister Sayaka and you'll be in for a world of pain...
>He shuffles his deck and places it on the table.

Ladies first.

>He draws 5 cards.
Pfft. That sounds like a challenge. You'd do well not to challenge me.
Hmph, who said I was challenging you in a card game if you do something. *crosses her arms defiantly*
*Smirks as she draws 5 cards*

I place this card face down in defense mode, with this delightful support face down!

The stars call upon your turn, Pharoh of the void!
Pharaohs know full well how to fight. Don't underestimate me.
You forgot to draw that turn. You should've gone up to six cards....do...do you know how to play?
then i'll be next!

i want to duel the legendary duelist yugi muto and his another self yami too!
O-Of course I do! It has... Been some time since I have participated in the field of flames!
*Draws her previous turns card nervously*
Just. Don't cheat. I don't feel like mind crushing someone who barely remembers the rules.

>He sighs and draws a card.

I summon to the field, Sexually Frustrated Celtic Guardian in attack position.

>He slams the card down as a small warrior appears on the field as a 3D image.

And I attack your face down monster! Sexually Charged Strike!
I see...you draw 5 and then summon monsters...

[Kazuma takes notes with absolute interest, now completely ignoring the dark atmosphere as if it wasn't even there.]

Attack...you name the strike...!
Amazing...!
what's that monster? I've never heard of it...
I think it was a special prerelease card. Literally nothing different from the normal Celtic Guardian.
Alas, a noble sacrifice was my Witch of the Black Forest! With her death however I may call upon ANY monstah with 1500 attack points or less!

*She searched her deck for a certain card and added it to her hand before shuffling again, and awaits for Pharoh to finish his turn*
Good job Celtic Guardian. Release will be ours soon enough.

>He throws 2 cards face down.

And with these two cards face down. I end my turn.
*Draws a card and tries to contain her smile*

Then... I call upon from the temple of broken brilliance, Cyber-Stein! He has the WONDERFUL ability to sacrifice half my life points to summon a fusion monster from my deck. Thus I summon... Black Skull Dragon!

*Black Skull Dragon appears in an over dramatic fashion. Even Cyber-Stein is terrified. Sayaka is down to 2000 lp...*

Black Skull Dragon, end this elfs days in this galaxy!!!
W-Wow, what an amazing monster...!

[Kazuma has a big smile on his face as the monster is summoned, but then he looks at the face down cards.]

But still...
>The 3D creatures lock in combat and the elf is obliterated as Yami winces in pain.

(LP: 4000 ---> 1200)

Tch. So the girl does know her way around the battlefield.

>He shrugs as he crosses a leg over the other.

Carry on.
the duel...... *yuya smiled* .....it is so fun!
Cyber-Stein... DELETE.

*For the last move of her turn, Cyber-Stein directly looks to attack Yugi's life points*
>He winces again.

(LP: 1200 -----> 500)

Alright. My move then?
It is your turn, Pharoh of the Void! Your obsoletion near!
So over dramatic, but it's just a card game...

[Kazuma keeps taking notes.]

Perhaps it's in the rules to act that way...?
>He draws a card with a flourish and grins.

Nope. Obsoletion isn't a word that pertains to me at all.

Come my spell card, Black Hole! Say good bye to your defensive line!
Eh!? Am I forsaken!?

*Sayaka is helpless to watch as Black Skull Dragon and Cyber-Stein are swept away*
You can do this, Sayaka! You just gotta believe!
>As the creatures are sucked into the black hole Yami smiles.

And for my next trick. Polymerization!

>The second face down card stands up as he tosses 2 cards from his hand into the black hole.

You keep talking about the void. I suppose I should give you a taste!

>Suddenly the black hole grows bright and disappears. Leaving behind a stoic creature clad in darkness.

By using my Dark Magician and Buster Blader in my hand along with Polymerization...I bring you the end. Come Dark Paladin! Rend her asunder. Black Magic Blade!

>The creature nods before running up to Sayaka and cleaving her from stomach to chin. Dealing no physical harm but chewing up the last of her Life Points.
*Laughing, Sayaka sells the attack by holding her stomach as if holding her organs in. She collapses to two knees as her lifepoints hit zero*

It seems... It was I... who was obsolete... I have been... DELETED!...

*She falls to the ground on her side, smiling.

Sayaka died fighting for House Adachi, an honorable death. She would be obsolete, but be reborn in a broken new world to fight again.

She hoped... Her and Yugi could meet again in the next life... As friends.

...

Or, that would be the case, if this wasn't a chuunibyo delusion. She was perfectly fine on the floor.*
.... Well that was weird. Onto the next challenge, Sister Sayaka!
So it is part of the rules to act that way, I see...!

[Kazuma looks at his new Blue-eyes deck with curioisty.]

Perhaps one day...maybe the Detective is into this kind of stuff...?
In this Shadow Game you've been judged. And we shall now pass our judgement.

>He stands as the fog clears out of the shop and Yami returns to being Yugi. He walks over with a smile and offers her a hand.

You're a strange one. I think the Pharaoh actually had fun for once. Thanks Miss...um?
*he got shocked after sayaka fallen, and hurries to her

are you OK?
*Stands up as if nothing happened*
The 7 dieties will bless us another day, Sistah Migrant!

*She gives a friendly smile as she shakes Yugi's hand*

My name is Sayaka Adachi. I am a follower of the broken brilliance and the heir of House Adachi! ...Erm, I'm a girl in high school who doesn't do much but study and play games. It is WONDERFUL to make your acquaintance, Sir...?
@YuyaSakaki
I shall never be deleted, fear not bystander!
Deleted...why does she keep saying that...?

[Kazuma plays with his hair as he thinks of any possible reason.]

Maybe the people of this world just have a lot of time on their hands...?
>He reacts promptly to the handshake before pulling away and smiling.

I'm Yugi Muto. Pleased to meet you! That was a g9od match!

>He reads through her deck.

See...Cyber Stein offers no tactical advantage whatsoever. Getting big monsters out on the field to lessen the Life Point loss is something you do in a mid range deck. You had some nice summoning though.

>Finger guns.

You're pretty good.
Ooc: did the duel end
OOC: Yes Yuya
Yugi Muto... Why, no wonder I have lost! You're the prota- erm, Dual Monsters champion! House Adachi welcomes you as a guest!

Indeed... I put that deck together myself in middle school, but it faded as... Well, the only person I could play it with left.

*After looking a little melancholy, she returns to her confident bravado* It was a delightful experience to use it again! I shall improve when we meet again!
...that was a fun duel sayaka, I'm not afraid, I'm just shocked because you were fallen... And I felt sadness in your heart too!

Ooc: about stargazer magician and timegazen magician, do you want an anime version or a normal version?
So... I'll duel yugi muto, maybe I will bring smiles to this duel!
OOC: I'm a living meme. Surprise me. But not right now. The puppet master needs sleep.
Ooc: so we can't duel? Then this is a real plot twist right now, how will you deal it?
>Yugi smiles at Sayaka.

I'll be sure to swing by! You're more fun than Kaiba that's for sure!

>He looks at his watch in a tizzy.

Oh no! I gotta jet Yuya! I need to help Gramps at home or else he won't let me have super special awesome dessert after dinner!!

>He runs out of the shop with a wave. Kicking up dust as he runs.

OOC: Crises averted Yuya.
...
What a weird little man, Mister Yugi was...

[Kazuma stays on the floor, checking every single card he now has.]
*Leo wanders into the card shop with a confused expression.*

What? How did I end up here? I could have sworn that this was the way to the park. Is this some sort of game store or something?
...then I can duel him any time that I see him, oh yeah, I went here to buy a new performapal.
I must improve my chances for future victory!

*She starts studying booster packs*
*looks at sayaka, he smiled*
Sayaka.... Remember the duel isn't about victory or defeat, it is about to have fun and bringing smile to everyone, that's what my father taught me!
Well, is there any new performapal booster pack?
*Leo looks around the shop with his eyes still closed.*

I don't think I've even seen most of these games before. I really am in another world.
Hmmm...?

[The young, green haired boy looks up, and notices Leo, who just recently came in.]

I-It is, mostly card games, I think...and I'm the same, I've n-never seen anything like this...
*Leo looks over to where Kazuma is with his eyes still closed.*

Oh, are you not from around here either? My name Is Leo by the way. Leonardo Watch but I'd prefer if you called me Leo.
*looks at Leo and continues the line after kazuma said*
And it called "duel monster"
*Leo puts his hand to the back of his head and smiles.*

I guess I'm not much for games like this. I don't really play them a whole lot.
I see then.

*yuya smiles and he became excited*

So, are you here to get into duel monster?
I don't know if I'd really be good at games like that. I know someone who's pretty good at strategy games though.
O-Oh...! I'm Kazuma, and y-yes, I'm from another world...

[Kazuma shuffles his card, as he's done reviewing them. Then, he stands up and look towards Leo.]

And well...neither do I, but after watching t-the last duel...it looked really fun and exciting...!

[He smiles with innocence, almost like a child.]
And who is that one you know that is good at strategy?
*Leo looks slightly reluctant to say anymore.*

Uh, he's my boss I guess you could say but he's in Hellsalem's Lot and I'm not sure how to get back there.
I'd play games like that but...I've sort of got a condition that makes it a bit challenging for me...
I...I don't think there's an easy way ou-out of here...
Hey! I want to duel too here! Well, I feel sleepy that I can't duel for now... Okay, good luck now!


*leaves the store*
*Nods at Yuya* Indeed, the experience writes the most WONDERFUL of tales! However, I cannot lose, thus I must improve! Though the broken brilliance is stronger in combat and philosophy than card games...
*The Garuda behind the counter is finally awake. The silver-haired man from earlier is humming while shuffling his deck*
*Hibki enters* Hello, what card games are there here?
*Gamma walks in with a sigh and looks around the shop*
Haven't seen one of these in forever. Game store, I take it you specialize in card-ganes?
*The silver-haired man smiles at them* So we meet again... and I haven't seen you since the labyrinth, Pink Hair. This shop has a variety of games, but I find Duel Monsters to be very interesting. *He holds out his deck*
[Kazuma is startled by the sudden group of people, since he never left the store to begin with.]

A-Am I going to see a new d-duel...?
Oh, it's you again. Shouldn't you be carrying out your plan instead of playing a card game? I honestly have no idea how it works anyways.
*Gamma searches his pockets, before taking out an old, worn-out deck box*
I'll admit, I was never a fan of Duel Monsters particularly, but I have played it.
*Gamma opens up the deck box and frowns at the cards*
Probably way out of date though. Its been a long time.

*Gamma then looks over to Kazuma*
Oh cool, you're still around. Hope the transitions not too rough on you.
These things take time. Besides, I was bored. *He yawns* And I might as well duel someone... oh, and you're welcome to browse the various games.
*He shrugs* It's fine. I haven't played much, either, so we'll be evenly matched. You want to duel?
*Gamma sighs and heads for the nearest table*

Well, I do at least know the rules. If you want I suppose we can get started.
[The shy boy nods at Gamma with a gentle smile.]

Y-Yes...I've been getting the hang of e-everything...!

[After this, he walks towards the store owner and hands him the Blue-eyes starter deck Yugi gave him before.]

E-Excuse me, b-but is it possible to exchange t-this deck for one called...

[Kazuma checks his new phone.]

"Light...sworn"...?
P-Please, I b-beg of you, I-I can also pay...
Well, I'm gonna look at other games. *He looks around the shop seeing what kind of games there are*
*He sits down across from Gamma, placing both his deck and his few extra deck cards down on the table. It seems to glow as the cards are set down.* Just a bit of magic~ *He draws five cards and smiles* Should you go first, or should I?
"Ya can do that!" *The Garuda shouts from the counter. They pull out a box from somewhere and set it on the table*

*Hibki sees a variety of games, from Magic to Cards Against Humanity. There's even a few DnD books in the corner*
*Gamma shuffles before drawing his own set of five*
You can start, from what I remember that's usually an advantage anyways
Y-Yes...!

[Kazuma leaves the Blue-eyes deck on the counter, and instead looks for the "Realm of the Light" deck, which he read somewhere, was pretty good.]

P-Perhaps I should duel with so-someone la-later, but someone like Yu-Yugi seemed so strong...
*He draws a card, then scans his hand. Not too bad.*

I summon Deep Sweeper in attack mode. (1600/1300)

*As soon as the card is put down, a miniature version of the monster appears on top of the card. He puts a spell card down.*

Next, I play Aquarium Stage, preventing my Water monsters from being killed in battle by non-Water element monsters. And thus ends my turn.
Hmm, how much for the DnD books?
"About..." *The Garuda checks a piece of paper* "3300 to 4000 yen each, dependin' on th' book."
*Gamma draws once more and sighs upon seeing his hand*

And so the monotony begins. I summon Scrap Recycler in attack mode. (900/1200)
*A small robot appears on top of the card, it seems to be looking for something*
His on-summon ability allows me to send any machine-type monster from my deck to my graveyard. This is where the fun begins, I send Machina Fortress to the grave.
*Gamma grins as he discards Green and Yellow Gadget*
Machina Fortress's ability activates. I can special summon him from my hand or grave for the low-low price of discarding machines whose levels total 8. In attack mode of course
*Now a large mass of metal forms a tank over the card as Machina Fortress comes back from the grave (2500/1600)*
Alright, I'll be back another day. I'm just pricing everything for now. Have a nice day! *He leaves*
*He smiles* Very nice play. Does that end your turn?
Now then, I will use Scrap Recycler's other ability, returning two level 4 Earth monsters from my graveyard to my deck, in order to shuffle and draw an extra card

*The small robot dusts over the graveyard as Gamma shuffles his gadgets back into the deck*
In the meantime I'll play my own spell, Machina Armored Unit. Now whenever any of my machines fall, another shall simply take its place. Are you ready for my attack now?
Go ahead. *He leans back, deep in thought*
[Kazuma sits close to them, watching the duel with amazement.]

Y-You're so cool, Mister Gamma..
I-Impressive...!
Very well, Machina Fortress, Blast his Deep Sweeper apart.
*Machina Fortress levels its cannon at the creature, before firing a powerful round*
*The Deep Sweeper chitters and tries to scramble away, but it is hit. Due to the spell, however, it remains intact- but not without damage. "Aoi's" life points drop from 4000 to 3100.*
*Gamma smiles back at Kazuma before turning to his Scrap Recycler*
Thanks for the compliment, now watch this. It might look bad at first, but I know what I'm doing.
Your turn little buddy, attack his Deep Sweeper

*The Scrap Recycler launches a chunk of metal at the Deep Sweeper (900 vs 1600)*
*The Deep Sweeper, on instinct, skitters under the shot and charges at the Scrap Recycler*
*Scrap recycler is broken, some of its fragments strike Gamma, reducing his life points 4000-3300, however Gamma continues grinning*

Machina Armored Unit activates, I'll look for a weaker Earth Machine to special summon from the Recycler's pieces. Lets go Machina Peacekeeper.
*A small, red robot crawls out of the Recycler's wreckage, and rolls onto the battlefield (500/400)*

I'll end my battle phase there to take activate Peacekeeper's ability as a union monster. I'll equip him to my fortress to act as a buffer against destruction.
*Peacekeeper rolls onto the front of Fortress and forms a small shield*

And with that, its your move.
*Aoi draws, smiling a little at the next card* This may help... I play Big Wave Small Wave.

*A tidal wave swamps his side of the field, carrying Deep Sweeper off to the Graveyard*

Since one WATER monster was destroyed by its effect, I can special summon one WATER monster. Poseidra, the Atlantean Dragon, in attack mode! (2800/1600)

*A large blue dragon rises from the water with a mighty roar*

I set one Spell or Trap card, then have Poseidra attack your Fortress.

*The dragon charges at the opposing monster*
*Gamma sighs as Poseidra strikes Fortress, knocking off the shield Peacekeeper formed, destroying Peacekeeper, Gamma goes down to 3000 lp*
Peacekeeper's ability will activate whenever he's destroyed. I get to search another Union monster to add to my hand. I choose Machina Gearframe.
*Gamma pulls the monster out of his deck and reveals it to Aoi before adding it to his hand*
With that, I end.

*Poseidra lands on his respective card*
Poseidra is so cool...!
But Gamma is really good too...!

[Kazuma's smile grows more and more.]

T-This game is so cool, I can't believe I-I never heard of anything quite like this...!
M-Maybe I should've asked Trinity, o-or Celica...m-maybe that strange Mister Terumi knew about this...?
*Gamma draws another card and glances back at Aoi, smiling*
Honestly I'm glad you broke Peacekeeper. Sets this duel in stone.
I'll start by summoning Machina Gearframe (1800/0)
*A largely humanoid scounting robot forms and looks around*
His ability allows me to add any Machina from my deck to my hand. Surprisingly I'll be choosing Fortress.

Now, I'll activate the ability of the Fortress in my hand. By discarding himself and Red Gadget, I will special summon a second Fortress (2500/0)
(If your trap is relevant at any point, be sure to dramatically interrupt)
*The trap does not activate. Anyway, through the power of commercial breaks or multi-episode duels or whatever, the duel is paused until tomorrow. Tune in next time for Yugioh Nexus!*
I feel...I have a strange feeling...s-similar to when I came to this world, as if time, somehow...s-stopped...

[Kazuma feels shivers down his spine.]

W-Weird...
*Gamma looks over at Kazuma*

From what I've seen there's a decent chance this game in particular didn't exist in your world. Though it sounds like you've got a high opinion of... *Gamma pauses in thought for a moment*
Trinity and Celica right? I take it they were sort of your friends.
O-Oh...!
I-I wouldn't call Miss Celica a friend...s-she is nice but for some reason...I can't seem to like her, m-my body feels strange w-when she's around...

[Kazuma has a serious look for a moment, but after a few seconds, his usual innocent self smiles once more.]

B-But Miss Trinity was really nice, w-we could get along really easily...!
*Gamma puts his hand on his chin, before his eyes seem to light up and he grins*

Oh, I get it.. You'd like Miss Celica to be.... More than a friend, eh? Nothing to be ashamed of, I kinda get it. I mean, I got over myself, but I understand what you feel.
[Kazuma's face turn red at Gamma's comment, and then shakes his head.]

N-No! T-T-T-T-That's not what I meant...!
M-M-M-My b-b-b-body feels heavy...I feel s-sick when she's around...unlike w-with Miss Trinity, s-she's the only friend I have r-really, I feel like s-she's the only one who gets me...

[Kazuma's face shows confusion now.]

A-Although...I get the same, weird feeling with a-another person...
*Gamma chuckles a little and leans back*
Of course its not. Just... Keep what I said in mind if you ever meet her again.

*Gamma tilts his head at Kazuma*
Another person you know eh? Well, I've got plenty of time if you feel like telling a story. If nothing else you can just talk about your good friend Trinity, or this other.... More interesting figure.
M-More interesting figure...?
What kind of i-interest do you have with Mister Terumi...?

[Kazuma then shakes his head and laughs awkwardly. His hair moved a bit and it's now possible to see his right, golden eye.]

I-I'm sorry Mister Gamma, I-I had a weird thought, that is all...
A-Anyway, Miss Trinity is a really nice person, she is tall and beautifu, of blond, curly hair...also...she is really smart and has v-very good grades at the a-academy...
S-She always ta-takes care of me a lot, and w-we have a lot of fun together...!
*Gamma raises an eyebrow for a moment, but seems to think better of something*
I've never heard of this "Mister Terumi". Though I feel like perhaps I should have. Yu're somewhat hesitant to talk about him, but that only makes me more curious.

*Gamma leans back in his chair and puts his arms behind his head*
However, there's no use in me trying to force the issue. So we can continue the talk you're clearly.... More interested in.
Trinity sounds like a nice person, though I have to wonder if you're embellishing the story a little. It would be nice if I could meet them for myself. You seem to be quite reasonable, at least by my somewhat low standards, and I imagine your friend is similar in that regard.
N-No, M-Miss Trinity really is this nice..a-at least to me, she always act in a different way with me compared to others...a-although I believe th-that it the human nature...!

[Kazuma laughs awkwardly again, but with a much lower voice.]

A-And I don't think it's possible for you to meet her, sh-she probably still in the world from where I come from...I honestly h-hope she's okay, with the B-Black Beast and all...
*Gamma tries leaning further back, and almost causes the chair to fall, requiring quick adjustment before he simply sits up and faces Kazuma*

Yeah, it really is normal for people's demeanor to change on the situation. I wasn't doubting her niceness, but I think you might be holding her on a bit of a pedestal.
Even if she is still in your world, well, you got here somehow. Its not that strange to think Trinity might appear too, is it? I mean, obviously your world and my world are linked to this place. In some way at least.
Y-You should be more careful, Mister Gamma...

[Kazuma plays with his hear, covering his golden eye once more.]

A-And you might be right...this place does seem much more safer, a-at the very least there isn't a colossal creature destroying everything on its path...!
*Gamma awkwardly looks away, focusing on one of the posters around the room*

Yeah.... This place will totally be safe for a while.... That's for sure. I mean, bad things happen sometimes, but there's usually a group willing to stop it. Heck I was one of those idiots for a while.... Now I mostly just do my own thing.
Hmm...?
A-And why are not with them anymore...?
D-Did they do something bad...?
*Gamma sighs and looks around at the other posters around the room*

I... Honestly I'm not even that sure. I guess we just had a few disagreements, well, me and one other member. Things got pretty hairy for a while and well. The others made a choice. Probably for the best though. Gives me quite a bit less to worry about anyways.
I-I'm not the best with people, I'm sorry Mister Gamma...

[He looks down, still playing with his hair.]

What do you mean b-by choice...?
...
No, I shouldn't b-be asking those questions, I'm once again really sorry Mister Gamma...
*Gamma sighs and looks back to Kazuma*

Stop apologizing, if you're curious, you're curious. No sense in hiding it.
I got into a bit of an arguement with another member, and everyone took their side. So of course, that makes me a bit unwelcome.
*Gamma looks down at his deck for a moment*
Not that I mind of course, their decision is theirs to make
N.. No sense in letting it bother me.
M-My curiosity gets the better of me at times...!

[Kazuma let's out a sighs and tries to understand the situation.]

So...w-what is it that you do now...?
You mentioned doing your own thing...perhaps you wanted out of more fighting and...they didn't like it...?
*Gamma looks up and meets Kazuma's eyes*

I'm not going into detail about the argument itself, its not really that important. For now I'm mostly waiting on a... Friend of mine I guess. Been working several odd jobs, like a manga store, worked at a restaurant for a day, and most recently a grocery store. Mundane, I know, but gotta make a living somehow.
A friend...I see...

[Kazuma feels, for some reason, much more at ease now. He has a gentle smile on his face and stares at Gamma.]

I think I understand that...I don't really have much to do, m-my body is weak and I can't really deal with people easily...y-you probably noticed.
Y-You don't look like a bad person, so...the-they really must be dumb to just abandon you like that.
*Last time on Yugioh Nexus: Gamma has summoned yet another Fortress! What could he be planning? How will his opponent deal with this!

This time... well, the duel continues I guess*
Very well, next I use Gearframe's ability as a union monster to act as a buffer for one of my fortresses.
*the machine likes into the front of one fortress, forming a sort of bumper*

Now, I can enter my battle phase. Time for the unprotected fortress to blast Poseidra
*the fortress levels its canon at Poseidra and fires, 2500 vs 2800*
*Poseidra roars and sends out a blast of water, which collides with the cannon shot and seems to overpower it*
*The water pushes through the cannon blast, leaving Fortress seriously damaged, and reducing Gamma's life points to 2700*
Now to see what makes my Fortress really special. Whenever he's destroyed by battle, his effect activates. He's not going down alone, I get to choose a card of yours to take with him. And since Aquarium Stage only saves him from battle, that'll be your Poseidra.
*Fortress turns to Poseidra and attempts to ram into it and explode*

In the mean time Armored Unit will activate allowing me to search an earth machine with less than 2500 attack points and summon it. I'll get Green Gadget, who adds Red Gadget to my hand to keep my machines running like clockwork.
*Poseidra roars and is blasted away. Aoi glances at his cards, trying to find a solution to this, but he sighs and lets Gamma continue.*
Will the newly summoned Green Gadget please attack Aoi Directly?
*the small robot runs to the other side of the field and throws a punch (1400/400)*
*Aoi glances at his face-down card, but takes the punch anyway. His Life Points drop from 3100 to 1700*
*Gamma grins and turns to the protected fortress*
Now, let's end this duel Fortress. Machina blaster

*the fortress levels it's cannon, shortly over its new bumper, and fires it at Aoi*
*Aoi flips over his face-down card with his free hand* Continuous Trap Card activate! Fiendish Chain!

*Multiple chains wrap around Machina Fortress, pulling its cannon away so the shot misses.*

As long as this card is in effect, Fortress's effects are negated, and it cannot attack.
*Gamma sighs and glances at his bound fortress*
No matter, soon enough my third Fortress will be operational and this game'll be good as over. In the meantime I'll discard Ancient Gear Gadgetron Dragon to bring back my other Fortress and end with one facedown.
I draw. *Aoi looks at his hand once more. Absolutely useless, except...* I set one monster and end my turn.
[Kazuma has been here for almost 24 hours, wow, or at least feels like it. He keeps watching the duel and with the permanent smile on his face, he plays with his hair intently.]

Mister Gamma is so cool, but Mister Game Store Owner still has the chance to turn this duel around...!

[The boy says to himself.]
*Gamma draws a card and looks over to the facedown*
Normally a water monster like that would be annoying, unfortunately for you defense mode isn't going to save you.

I'll start by unequipping Gearframe, returning him to his monster state (1800/0)
Now, I offer up Green Gadget and my bound fortress as a tribute for a colossal machine. Come Forth, Ancient Gear Golem.

*Fortress and Gadget are smashed as colossal mechanical man steps onto the field (3000/3000)*
This monster has two very special properties. First, it inflicts damage regardless of the position of his battle partner. Second, whenever he attacks, no spell or trap on Earth can stop him.
*The Fiendish Chain shatters, leaving Aoi with... only an Aquarium Stage and a face-down card. He stares at it, as if trying to calculate something*
Now then, without further ado, Golem, smash his facedown monster along with the rest of his lifepoints
*the colossal man raises an arm and throws an earth-shattering punch at the facedown monster (3000 vs. ?????)*
*The face-down card reveals itself to be Atlantean Attack Squad (1400/0). The resulting 3000 damage is enough to take Aoi down. He smiles and claps* A splendid performance! I should have expected that to happen. Not that my hand helped me any. *He reveals the remaining two cards in his hand: both Rage of the Deep Sea, a 5-star 0 Atk, 0 Def monster*
Gin
It's been a while since I've seen Machina. Less so Ancient gear, but eh.
*Gin enters the shop proper, having been watching from the door*
[Kazuma gives the pair a couple of small claps with a big smile on his face, and is cheeks red out of pure excitement and wonder.]

I-It could've been a close call...!
You will get him next time, Mister Game Store Owner...!
*Gamma shrugs and picks up hid cards*
Yikes, you did the best you could m8, sometimes the cards just work against you. That's why I focused so much on consistency, still the Golem was a good draw.

*Gamma glances over to Kazuya and Gin*
Nice to see this place getting more business. Reminds me of home a little.
*Aoi returns his cards to his deck, shuffling them while swapping out two of his cards* Anyway, feel free to browse around, new guy. Or one of you can take me on.
Gin
Hmm. I've got a deck or two. I suppose I could challenge you. Still, if there's a waiting line, I'm patient.
[The green haired boy smiles awkwardly at Gamma before turning to Aoi. His face shows a lot of insecurity.]

I-I would love to, but I just got into this game...I'm not sure how good I'll do, even if I got the rules memorized already...
Well, the other option is for you to fight Green Hair, if he's wanting to fight as well...
*Aoi smiles at Kazuma* Don't worry, I'd be happy to assist you if you need a little help. Besides, it's all about having fun... actually, I haven't had this much fun with a game in a long time.
W-Well...then I guess it wouldn't be all that bad to duel at least once...e-even if I lose...!
Gin
Heh. Well, if you need some one with terrible luck as a practise partner, I'm here.
It's settled then. *Aoi stands up, butthe table still glows with that same strange energy*
I-I'll have that in mind, Mister New Guy...!

[Kazuma sits in front of the table and places his new deck on the correct position.]

I-I think this is where it goes...yes, I'm 90% sure of it.
Yes, that's right. And if you have an Extra Deck, it goes here. *He points at another spot on the table*
I don't think I have one...no, I don't...!
No Synchro, or XYZ...or...

[He checks his deck once more, and then shuffles it, placing it back on its place.]

I think this is all...
Gin
OOC: Just so I know, am I duelling or no?
ooc: Yes! ...I say, as I reply late due to food
Gin
OOC: Right. Just making sure.
IC: *Gin sits down*
I think I'll use the original deck I made. Bit of a mess, but it works.
*A deck and an extra deck portals into the correct places*
OOC: Shoot, I actually gotta go for a few hours, I'll probably be back around 6 or 7 pm EST.

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[Kazuma stands up in a hurry and takes his cards once again, bowing to Gin again and again.]

I-I'm very sorry, b-but I actually have to go right now...!

[Kazuma then runs out of the store, although forgetting about his own bag, leaving it by the table.]
You forgot your... oh, nevermind. I'll just duel you instead. *He sighs and sits down*
Gin
Alright then. I think I can play more seriously against you. You can choose my deck. Dark or Water?
Dark, since I'm using a Water deck. *He pats his stack of cards*
Gin
Heh. Good choice.
*Gin swaps decks.*
For me, that is.
*Aoi draws five cards* Now, I'll let you decide who goes first.
Gin
You can. I prefer going second.
Very well. *He draws* I set one Spell or Trap, then play Aquarium Set.

*A few small buildings appear on his side of the field* With this, my WATER monsters gain 300 attack and defense.

Then, I will set one monster and end my turn.
Gin
*Gin draws.*
Le the rule of Darkness begin
*Gin sets one card*
Her comes the first. Come forth, Vampire Sorcerer. (1500/1500). Now go.
*Vampire sorcerer attacks the face down monster*
I have one word for you: Shocktopus.

*The face-down card flips up, revealing an octopus monster (1900/1200 due to spell). It is struck... but attatches itself to its attacker and surges with electricity*

When Shocktopus is defeated, it equips itself to the monster that destroyed it- and lowers its attack to 0, and prevents battle position changes.
Gin
Slow claps for you. End turn.
I draw. *He smiles at his next card* I summon Double Shark in attack mode!

*A two-sided shark appears, chomping furiously* (1500/1900)

I'll have it strike your monster, which is now at a whopping zero attack!

*Double Shark charges*
Gin
*Gin takes the damage* LP: 4000-2500
Now, because of Double Shark's effect, it can attack twice during the battle phase! *Double Shark charges directly at Gin for its second and final strike*
Gin
Thanks to you destroying Sorceror, I can grab my Vampire Kingdom from my deck.
Gin
LP 2500-1000
Anyway, that ends my turn.
Gin
My move then.
*Gin draws.*
That will work. First off, I'll play my Vampire Kingdom.
*A Castle warps in behind Gin, the full moon risen behind it.*
Next, I'll activate my Vampire Sorceror's ability from the grave. By removing it from play, I can summon a card without tributing. With that said, Come forth Vampire Grace. (2000/1200). I activate her ability now. I can have you discard a card from your deck of any type of my choice. Discard a trap card.
Very well. I discard Kunai With Chain. *Said card slips into the Graveyard from his deck*
Gin
Now, my Kingdom's own ability activates. When you discard a card, I can destroy a card on your field at the cost of putting a monster from my deck to the graveyard. I hope your Aquarium Set isn't important or anything.
*Gin discards Vampire Sorceror.*
*Double Shark seems upset at the loss of its decoration* (1200/1600)
Gin
With that, I activate my trap: Robbin Zombie. Anytime you take battle damage, you must discard the top card of your deck. With that, Grace attacks and my Kingdom's second ability activates. During battle calculations, my Vampires gain 500 Attack points. Now, take that shark out, Grace (2500/1200)
Trap card activate! Kunai With Chain! *A kunai hits Vampire Grace, sending her into defense mode*

Of course, Kunai also has a second effect. I can equip it to a monster and give it 500 attack.

*The chain wraps around Double Shark* (1700/1600)
Gin
Not bad. Not bad at all. I guess I'll end my turn by playing a face down
*Gin ends his turn*
I draw. *Aoi looks at his next card and nods to himself* I set one monster, then have Double Shark attack Vampire Grace!
Gin
Can't have that.
*Gin activates Negate Attack. A blue shield appears around Vampire Grace, protecting it from destruction*
And now, you're battle phase is over. Sorry.
Well, that ends my turn.
Gin
My turn then.
*Gin draws.*
First off, I'll stand Grace back up to attack mode and use her ability. Discard a monster.
Cure Mermaid, take five. *The monster is sent into the Graveyard*
Gin
Now the Kingdom activates. Destroy that Face down monster.
*Gin discards Vampire Sorceror.*
*Enters the shop*

there are more costumers than yasterday.
Ah, hello there. Feel free to watch. Now back to the game...

*Graydle Alligator is revealed and destroyed* And now I can activate its effect. Since it was destroyed by a Spell, I can equip it to Vampire Grace, thus bringing her under my control. *Graydle Alligator coils around her, and she moves to stand next to Double Shark*
Gin
Fine then. I set one monster card and end my turn.
I draw... and since I control Vampire Grace, I will use her effect to make you discard a Trap from your deck.
well, i came here to see that sayaka girl, she has a long black hair, have you seen her here?
Gin
*Gin discards Robbin' Zombie.*

Nope, haven't seen her today. Anyway, attack him, Double Shark! *The shark charges for possibly the final blow*
i see.....

*yuya smiled*

then enjoy your duel

*then he leaves the store*
Gin
OOC: I have a face down monster.
ooc: ah... then attacking your facedown, then
Gin
*The face down is Pyramid Turtle (1200/1400). It is destroyed*
Ability activate. Now I can special summon a zombie monster with 2000 or less defence points from my deck. A monster like Vampire Duke.
*Vampire duke is summoned (2000/0)*
Now, because of it's ability, when it is special summoned, well, remember Grace's ability? Discard a spell card from your deck!
I'll... discard Big Wave Small Wave.
Gin
And now, the kingdom activates. I'll be taking my Grace back. Goodbye, Graydale alligator.
*Gin discards Vampire Baby*
Unfortunately, Graydle's effect does not end there. When it leaves the field, the equipped monster is destroyed.

*The alligator bites into Vampire Grace as its form cracks, sending both of them to the Graveyard*
Gin
Annoying. Still, it's your move. Sharks second attack?
Not using it. Attacking again is suicide. However, I still have a normal summon left. In my second main phase, I summon Gora Turtle.

*A small turtle yawns as it appears (1100/1100)*

As long as it's face-up, monsters with an attack of 1900 or more cannot attack. I end.
Gin
Heh. Not a bad try.
*Gin draws.*
But not good enough. I summon Vampire Lady (1550/1550). And go.
*Vampire Lady attacks Gora Turtle*
*Gora Turtle is taken down. LP: 3450*
Gin
Now, due to Vampire lady's ability, when you take damage... The usual thing happens. Discard a monster.
Gin
And another card from the top of your deck due to Robbin zombie, don't forget.
*Cyber Shark is sent to the graveyard*
*...as well as Legendary Atlantean Tridon*
Gin
And Kingdom destroys that damn shark.
*Gin discards Vampire Lady*
*Double Shark roars as it is swept away by darkness*
Gin
And finally, Vampire Duke. Attack him directly.
*Vampire Duke attacks. (2500/0)*
*Aoi sits calmly, taking the hit. LP: 3450 to 950*
Gin
You're move.
*Gin ends his turn*
OOC: I just realized I forgot to add 500 attack points to Vampire Lady for attacking Gora turtle. Sorry
ooc: no prob, 450 LP

ic: I draw... *He smiles* ...and end my turn.
Gin
Hmm...
*Gin draws.*
Go, Vampire Lady
*Vampire lady attacks. (2050/1550)*
*Aoi takes the attack head-on, depleting his life points* A very good match. Perhaps I should invest in more spells. *He reveals his hand: a Poseidra, two Atlantean Marksmans, and a Shocktopus*
>The young man walks in and begins eyeing the many board games.
*Aoi looks over at Yugi* Hello again! Does anything catch your eye?
Gin
Good game, man.
*Gin reveals 2 Vampire Takeovers, a Vampire's curse and a Terraforming*
Terraforming... I could make use of that card. Half my deck revolves around Legendary Ocean, after all.
Gin
Same with this deck and Vampire Kingdom. 6 cards in my deck revolve around bringing it out. But as you saw, it's worth the trouble.
>He was really focused on those board games as he pulls two off the shelf.

Sorry bout that. These two. Jumanji and Zathura.

>He walks over to the counter.
*The Garuda at the counter rings both games up* "Good choice. Been eyein' these two for a while."
>He shrugs.

Not sure what the big deal is. Pharaoh seems to think they're "too powerful for mere mortals". I think he just lost it after all these years. How much?

>He pulls out his wallet with a smile.
"Uh... crap. No price listed for em... Eff it. That'll be 3000 yen."
>Promptly fishes out a few notes and places them on the counter.

Have you ever played them? Anything I should know?
"Nnnnope. Yo, boss, you know anything?"

*Aoi puts his deck away* Nope, but I'd love to try it out! Who knew games could be so fun?
Gin
Sam: Stop them!
Gin: Why? It's just a board game
Sam: Both of them are brimming with dark magic. Don't let them start.
*Hibki walks in* Oh, someone else got Zathura. Too bad it's only two player, I'll watch though.
Huh. Well sounds like a blast!

>He bows his head and puts the games in his backpack before standing.

Well I gotta get going! I'll let you know when I crack them open!

>With a wave he leaves the shop.