(GS3) Field: Card Capital

[NeoBuster]

Neo had directed Seifer through the city intil we reached Card Capital.

"Well here we are, Card Capital" Neo said to Seifer

"Its the main cardshop of the area and a shop alot of different fighters go to when they just learn Vanguard." Neo said

Although it was late, Neo found that Card Capital was still open. Which was good timing considering he wanted to show Seifer around.

"Alright so lets go" Neo said as he and Seifer entered Card Capital.

[Kuro]

Haruki noticed someone familiar entered Card Capital that evening. He'd been practicing his cardfighting at the shop daily now since the world circuit was announced. Set to go to the first event, the young man of justice knew he had to train his skills before he fought on such a big stage. Now that Neo had come into the card shop, he thought it was time for a break and walked over to greet the two.

"Hey Neo. Who's the new fighter?" He gave a friendly smile and waved hello as he came over.

[Cipher Izanagi]

As Neo lead the way, Seifer stared around the city in stereotypical tourist fashion, stopping as soon as they made it to Card Capital. The sign seemed... elaborate of sorts. But Seifer didn't complain, happily walking inside and looking around, his eyes having to adjust slightly to the change in light. "It's nice... Quaint. And very welcoming." Seifer smiled, before tilting his head at the new person who addressed Neo. Giving a casual wave, more just to say hello, the brunette male gave a light smile in return. "My name's Seifer. I'm kinda new around here, so Neo was just showing me around."

[NeoBuster]

"Hey Haruki!" Neo said

"This is a new person in town, Seifer. I was showing him around town and he wanted to see the cardshops so I brought him here to Card Capital" Neo said

"So its been awhile Haruki, how is everything going?" Neo asked him

[Kuro]

"Well, I've been here at Card Capital training up for the upcoming World Circuit. Gotta be at my best when we're at the big stage." Haruki looked to the two fighters with a questioning expression.

"Are you two entering the World Circuit too?"

[NeoBuster]

"Im entering the word circuit" Neo replied

Im not sure about Seifer" Neo said

[Cipher Izanagi]

"I am, though while I'm not very confident in how I'll do I'm going just for fun. Hopefully to meet new people." Seifer scratched the back of his head, a growing habit, before taking a good look around the full interior of the shop, taking in everything. Especially the cards in displays. There seemed to be quite a lot of them, though that was probably a given, especially since it IS a card shop.

[NeoBuster]

Neo was shocked to hear that Seifer was entering as well. It sparked Neo's interest in him as a fighter even more.

"Seifer" Neo started to say. Theres another cardshop called Cardshop Handsome. Do you want to check that out as well?" Neo asked

[Kuro]

"You'll do great, I just know it." Haruki turned to Seifer and gave a determined smile. "Anyone that has fun in their cardfights in any situation is definitely a good competitor for Worlds." He then looked back at the two fighters.

"You guys taking a tour of the shops here? Mind if I tag along?"

[NeoBuster]

"Sure" Neo replied to Haruki.

"SO how about it Seifer? Ready to continue the tour?" Neo asked

[Cipher Izanagi]

Seifer took one last look around the shop before nodding to the other two. "I'm ready to go when you guys are." he grinned, shifting his back pack up a bit.

[NeoBuster]

Neo, Haruki and Seifer then walked out of Card Capital and headed to Shop Handsome.

[Spectre Diamond]

Hikaru had finally arrived at Card Capital. He began to think of his options. The past few days have shown him that the succession of a ride chain may not always work and believes by branching off into other clans will help him grow as a fighter help prepare him for the next stage of the world circuit. He knows he isn't ready yet and staying in the slums won't do him any good. He walked over to the cards that were lined up in a orderly fashioned. Categorized by their grade, clan, nation and rarity. His eyes seemed to be glued to the Star Gate section as he barely looked at the clans of the other nation. Something then got his eye.

"Phantom Invader....Cosmo Lord?." He intensely stare at a gigantic life form sprouting blue lightning on its card art. was on the RRR section of the nova grappler clan.

"So it seems you found a good card my boy?" Said by the manager who was looking over Hikaru's shoulder. Startled by the manager's actions, Hikaru jump back a bit with a horrid face. "You...can say that." Still a bit freaked out from his surprise attack and began to calm down seeing how ridiculous it is.

"Hmm...the upgraded Cosmo Lord. Ahh a good card for any aspiring Nova Grappler player this time around, But you don't seem to be like the typical Nova Grappler player. Tell me my boy why do you desire the Cosmo Lord?" Hikaru then looked at the life form and turned to the man again.

"It's because I want to find myself. The past few days have been confusing, I don't know what i'm doing in my life. Maybe starting with a new clan can help me find myself." He had been giving this a thought for the pass few days and he knew he was ready, he knows it will be difficult but it's nothing he can't handle. The Manager had a though for a bit then he let out a small sincere smile.

"Alright i'm satisfied with your answer. I have two copies in the store at the moment, while you'll have to find the rest the cards yourself." With a nod Hikaru and the manager went to the counter for Hikaru to purchase the two copies of Cosmo Lord. He held the two cards in admiration as he thought to himself on how he'll get better here on out.

"Do not fret young one, we will guide you ...."An unknown voice echoed in his head. Hikaru snapped his head around trying to look for the source of the voice.

[Hope]

"Arigatou minna!"

Isabella waved at the fighters as they exited, some still wanting to stay in order to spend time with her, but the workers needed to close up the shop. She was invited to help promote a special event today which ended up being a huge success. With Isabella's contributions as both an idol and a fighter, the future of Vanguard idols looked bright. She had been fighting the whole day with her many fans, even introducing many newcomers to the game. The reminded her of herself, a bit more than a year ago when she had just learned from her sister.

"Time sure flies by..." She held her deck in her hand.

Her long navy blue hair fluttered under white straw hat. She now stood tall, at least, was much taller than she was a year ago, in both a metaphorical and literal sense. Her body was curvier as a result of the physical fitness required of an idol as well her natural growth over the past year. She would walk through the streets and all the guys would fall for her, which she really wasn't used to nor too interested it. Nonetheless she would wave at them with a smile as if it was part of her job. An idol's work is 24/7. The manager of the shop thanked her and the workers bowed after they had finished closing up the shop. Isabella gave them a mutual sign of gratitude with her own curtsy and thanks as she headed out into the shopping district.

[Jello]

Back at the Park-

Shiki didn't... he didn't even notice Haruka's near heart attack off by the bench. He was completely oblivious to his new friend dying, yet, this didn't particularly bother Haruka. In fact, he was sort of glad as it might have worried the guy and Haruka was already trying to relieve as much pressure as possible. That kind of thing wasn't exactly something he wanted.

In the end, Haruka left the park with his goal in mind, getting to know Shiki. Cardfighting him was a definite plus. Something felt good about fighting for the enjoyment of the game, not just getting angry over losing or gloating when you win.

Shiki +1 AP


Now Haruka is at the place where that exact thing tended to happen. Card Capital.

Here he had found himself playing Cardfight more than anywhere except for maybe the park where has had some of his most enjoyable ones, notably the ones with Shiki and Miyuki. Speaking of, where is Miyuki these days? Haruka hasn't seen her since before the New York trip itself. Strange.

Picking his favorite seat in the back left corner of the room, Haruka seats himself at his fight table with a cup of coffee and a new sort of confidence in him. Fighting was definitely going to be fun today, forced or not. He was not going to let his opponent leave unsatisfied with the fight, or they would simply have to fight again. That was the idea again, chances are they would just leave angrily but that sort of flew over Haruka's head.