Next day in Domino High
[Yuna POV]
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The sound of my heels echoed across the school hallway. I kept my gaze straight and tried my best not to observe the stares of the students I passed. My heart beat loudly, and I felt my back sweat from nervousness.
Even now, my anxiety remains, and I can't help but imagine what other people think of me. In the corner of my vision, I noticed all the students purposefully avoiding me, their faces were full of fear and surprise.
'Yuna, what did you do??' I thought with a stiff face.
Gathering my courage, I approached a girl who was by herself. She seemed terrified and stared at me with a pale expression. I wanted to say hello, but words won't leave my mouth; when was the last time I actually tried to hold a conversation with someone?
Okay, I read online that to first make a good impression you need to smile. Alright, Yuna, you got this!
I slowly raised the edge of my lips: "H...He...Hey," I stuttered.
"I'm sorry!" She screamed and barged past me. The student then ran off while covering her face.
I sighed and tightly clenched my fist. I guess that once a loner, always a loner...
[3rd POV]
Meanwhile
In the corridor, the student gasped and hurriedly made way for the beautiful girl walking down the hallway. Yuna Sano, everybody in this school knows her name. Her appearance fits the title of the Ice Princess, a silent person that seemed to hold a domineering presence.
Her personality was extremely distant, and she would refuse to interact with anyone. In the past, students would try to talk to her but all they will receive was a stare they said that can create trauma.
There were rumors that Yuna was in the mafia or that she was from a powerful family that can easily destroy someone's life. Even if the rumors were false, it didn't help nonetheless.
Eventually, people stopped trying and deemed Yuna a cold beauty that could only be observed from afar like a thorny rose. Anyone near her would seem irrelevant as all the focus was on her.
However, today seemed to be different as Yuna approached a student, which she had never done. She stopped in front of a young girl, and with her height, she easily loomed over the student.
Under everyone's watchful gaze, Yuna's lips twitched and twisted into an arc. It was a horrifying smile that felt like it was reminding you that compared to her, you're nothing. Yuna then said something intelligible, but the students assumed it was something bad as the girl ran off crying.
As they watched the leaving figure of Yuna, they sighed tiredly and continued their day...
[Yuna POV]
I groaned and rested my chin on my hands. It seems like I had to be alone in this life as well; around me were empty desks that nobody seemed to want to sit at. Luckily, I chose a window seat so I could at least distract myself from the loneliness.
In front of me was laughter as a group of students gathered around a table. There were three boys and one girl playing the game of duel monsters. Their appearance was familiar as they were the people I'd seen on a screen.
I particularly stared at the short boy as he explained the rules to his friends.
Yugi Moto, the main character of Yugioh and the one that held the Millenium Puzzle. I observed with interest another person that piqued my curiosity, the tall boy sitting across the room. Kaiba Seto, Yugi's rival.
Seeing these two here made me realize that I'm in the world of Yugioh, or else I would feel doubt. The class soon began, and everyone returned to their seat. Surprisingly, the desks beside me were filled, but the people sitting there were desperately averting their gazes.
I sighed once more, causing people near me to flinch. Am I that scary?
The lessons were relatively normal, and I ignored the teacher while focused on my System Screen. The Ultra Rare card I received yesterday really surprised me. I hovered at the Inventory Section and read the card for the hundredth time.
[Name: Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand
Rank: UR
Attack: 2800
Defense: 2800
Description: If this card is Special Summoned from the Graveyard: You can target 1 monster your opponent controls or in their Graveyard; banish it, and if you do, this card gains ATK and DEF equal to the banished monster's original Level/Rank x 100.
If this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle: You can target 1 Level 7 or 8 Dragon-Type monsters in the Graveyard, except "Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand"; Special Summon it to your field. ]
Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand...
Seeing it made my mood sour. Ultra Rare, my a$$, wasn't that a Rare card!? Where's my Ultra Rare?!
I still remember what happened last night, and I really felt that I was being played with...
[Flash Back]
"What is this?! Isn't this a rare card?! I'm being scammed!"
[Glitch detected within system; the UR Ticket's appearance was altered, and in actuality, it's a Rare Ticket]
"Then apologize! I demand a refund!" I screamed.
[Unfortunately, the user has already utilized the ticket given]
WHHHHHATTTTT
So I don't even get a refund?!!!
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
[Flash Back End]
I clicked my teeth and startling the classmates beside me. There's no point complaining about it now; no matter what I say or do, the system won't allow it. At least in terms of rare cards, what I received was pretty lucky.
In my original world, the card itself didn't seem to play much, but it wasn't a bad card as it was used in some dragon-based deck. However, this card may truly make a difference for me right now.
Completing the first task may not seem so difficult; however, summoning it was a lot different matter. To fully utilize the effect, I need to special summon the dragon from the graveyard, and I only have one Monster Reborn. There were other cards that could do the same, but Monster Reborn was all I get right now.
Otherwise, Felgrand will only be a 2800 attack beat stick, which wasn't something to scoff at. I sighed as summoning DDLF was already pretty difficult, counting the fact that all my monsters have no effect.
I glanced at the young Yugi intently listening to class: 'Seems like I need to get some cards...'
And I know just the right place.
Next Day...
[Yuna POV]
I checked the directions on my phone and stared at the small building with anxiety. Kame Game, a store that sold Duel Monsters Cards and it was also the shop managed by Yugi's grandfather.
You may be wondering why I would go somewhere like this. Well, wouldn't you? This was the place where it all started and I will be damned if I don't visit here once in my lifetime. Gathering my minuscule amount of courage, I entered with shaky steps.
When I opened the door, the smell of fresh books assaulted my nostrils. I approached the counter where there was an old man with grey hair, wearing a green apron with a dark black cap that covered his messy hair.
The man smiled upon my arrival: "Hello how may I help you?"
I froze and cautiously stared at the man. His full name was Solomon Muto, grandfather of Yugi. I wanted to return the greeting but words won't leave my lips. After minutes of standing idly like a weirdo, I pointed at a card on the glass counter.
"Ah, you're interested in Dueling Monsters?" Grandpa Muto said with a soft smile.
I nodded and he placed the card I pointed on the counter. I gently picked it up and I couldn't describe my excitement. On the picture of the card was a large pot with a smiling face.
Pot of Greed.
A spell card that allows the user to draw two cards. A card that was banned in Yugioh and deemed one of the most powerful cards in the game. That same card right now was in my hand and it wasn't even banned yet.
"H....how much...." I muttered.
"That card?" Grandpa Muto repeated: "That's sixty-five yen."
EHHHH sixty-five yen???? Was it only that cheap????
[A/N: That's around 50 cents]
I stared dumbfounded and shyly held up three fingers. Grandpa Muto smiled and packed the cards in the bag. I then pointed at the other cards and they were apparently just as cheap as Pot of Greed.
Graceful Charity?
Call of the Haunted?
Foolish Burial?
MUHAHAHA they're all mine! I snickered and continuously buy those powerful cards. I raised my head and noticed Grandpa Muto staring at me with a worried expression.
No way, did my face show??
KYAAA ITS SO EMBARRASSING!!!!
"Hmm, are you sure you want those cards? They're cheap because they aren't that good." Grandpa Muto explained.
Um, what...
Did you say that they're not good? Excuse me I think my ears have malfunctioned. He really just said it right?
Sensing my doubting gaze, Grandpa Muto cleared his throat: "Cards that just send other cards in the graveyard for no reason? I don't really know why they made cards like that."
I felt like I'm going to vomit blood. If anyone else in my words hears this they will tell you to switch to a different game because obviously, you don't know how to play Yugioh! But right now, the one that's telling me this was none other than the grandfather of the Duel King, which makes my headache even worse.
"It's... Okay..." I mumbled.
Grandpa Muto smiled: "Well as long as you're happy."
I hugged the bag close to my chest and made my way toward the door with fast steps as that was already enough interaction for today.
BAM
Suddenly, the door to the store was swung open with force. I was knocked to the side as three large men dressed in suits entered. They marched towards the counter and the man in the middle pointed at Grandpa Muto with scrutiny.
"Solomon Muto, you are coming with us!" He stated.
"May I ask what for?" Grandpa Muto responded with a frown.
"Master Kaiba wished you duel you for your treasured card!" They declared.
"Hmph," Grandpa Muto scoffed: "What if I decline?"
"I'm sorry, we must insist, or else we may have to use force." The man warned as the two bodyguards stepped forward and revealed... holy sh*t, was that a gun?!
I watched quietly like a mouse, hoping that they wouldn't notice me if I didn't make a noise. Grandpa Muto wasn't fazed by the weapons and even cursed Kaiba, calling him a naive brat who didn't understand the real purpose of the game.
As I watched this tense scene, I muttered a praise of bravery for Grandpa Muto as he continued to ramble on and on, not afraid that the guards would actually use the guns on him. Eventually, he agreed and followed the three men.
Wait a minute.
I remembered now that they were going to meet Kaiba, right? This was a significant opportunity right before my eyes. Get a hold of yourself, Yuna! You can't let this go!
[3rd POV]
As the four men went through the door, Solomon stopped as he felt someone grabbing his sleeve. He turned and saw the shy girl pinching his clothes tightly...
"Take me.... with you."
Solomon understood what Yuna was saying and shook his head: "No it's dangerous, I obviously couldn't let you get involved."
He tried to shake Yuna off, but she held on: "Can..help,"
Yuna raised her head and stared into Solomon's eyes. Despite the emotionless face, Solomon could see the fierce determination in her eyes that made him want to trust her.
"You don't have to force yourself." He said with a wry smile.
At first, he was surprised by Yuna's unapproachable attitude. Solomon realized that she was really just a timid girl, so he assumed that she must be terrified. Unbeknownst to him, what Yuna was actually thinking was how much profit she could gain right now.
"W..want help." She said with resolve, and Solomon eventually agreed...
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