(GS3) Field: Card Capital

[Duive]

--Walks into the shop after what seemed to be ages ago--

"I hope everyone's doing fine out there..." Kota spoke with a quiet fondness
"I bet they're having a blast. I woulda at least watched them on TV but between school and running errands for my folks, Im lucky I got time to come here."
--Kota takes out his new cellphone that seemed to almost shine with the brilliance of a diamond--

"At least I don't have to go back and forth just to check in and let them know I'm fine. I can just call them. Also now that I think about it, I should try to ask Haruki and maybe some others for their numbers to keep in touch outside of the card shop."
--Kota starts fiddling with his shiny new phone and exploring what it could do--

[Cherry]

It felt like ages since the queen had last graced the commoners of Card Capital. She had been here for the opening contest, but after day one, the event bored her. There was another time when she came to replace Barcgal, but that was a couple of seconds getting in and getting out. Only now would be the return to fight everyone inside as much as possible. With a malicious grin, excitement was plastered all over her pretty face. The slums fighters were strong for their kind, but they only offered difficulty through the handicap of cheating. Some were good without it though, and some were especially powerful combining it with their genuine skill.

However, this shop was a place of clean fighting, a safe haven for pure skill and talent.

"Safe" until she got there anyway.

Making the declaration that she was going to fight everyone inside... some fighters already ran out screaming, knowing who she was.

[Mahiraku]

Ryuske heard the declaration and chuckled with a shake of his head. Whoever that was definitely felt confident in their skills that they could take on everyone inside the shop. Well, what else could he do but oblige her challenge and take her on? Sides, it was someone new to meet and face off against.

"Well, I dunno what all the fuss is about, but I'll take you on," he said with a grin. He wasn't sure if looks shot his way were looks of warning or looks of surprise, but either way they confused him as to what they were for. Were there people afraid of her? And if so, what were they afraid of?

[Kuro]

After a long adventure with Sydney, Haruki was ready to have some fun games at Card Capital. As he walked in he waved to Manager saying hello and noticed there were less people here than usual. He recognized one girl in the shop as the one crying in the park. She looked really confident, and Haruki figured she must've had a better day today. Looking for a good fighter he got his deck out and stood by a table.

[Kaze Natsume]

After spending yesterday in the shopping district Kaze thought he should get make to his search for Jellal. "When I met him he had asked if I came to the shop often so that must mean he go there often." he thought to himself.

Kaze arrives at the Card Capital and doesn't see Jellal or anyone he knows. "Nope nothing..." Kaze said as he looked in the shop. sigh maybe if i wait around something will come up. He walks over the the spot where him and Jellal as an act out of frustration he slammed the table. "I was promised answer and WHAT DO I GET?!?!? MORE DAMN QUESTIONS THAT'S WHAT I GET." he said in a to himself out loud. Without realizing it he draw attention to himself. "Sorry guys." he stated to the whole store as he bowed for forgiveness. He pulled out a seat at on of the tables facing the direction in which the front door was. Kaze crosses his fingers and leans into his hands while glaring at the door.

[Cherry]

Yukino abruptly slammed her deck down on the same table a kid did. The queen is getting her fights in today, and she's not taking no for an answer from anyone who leaves themselves open. Though, the boy - Haruki noted that she was the girl he cheered up in the park. She... would've never noticed. Giving a quick thanks, gratitude was further expressed through a fight. While giving him her name of course, looking for more "friends"... having those felt good.

Displaying Lamorak and Violinist more to the public as two powerful, unknown holy knights, she combated Spike Brothers. They were a complete unknown to her, which was fair in exchange for him not recognizing the two cards from the future. A devastating charge was led by Haruki in consecutive attack waves of Grade Three units with Juggernaut Maximum and Sky Diver. But Owl and Epona came to her damage, giving her the power she needed to survive a 32000 powered lane.

Epona returned in Hikari's gamewinning Twin Drive. Fist-pumping into the sky, they gave congratulatory "nice fight" and "good game" recognition to one another.

She wasn't stopping here though, who's next?!

Haruki +1 Affinity

[Kaze Natsume]

Kaze looks away from the door after hearing a table being slammed. Are you alright?"

Not realizing it was a girl until she turned around his heart started to race. "She's pretty..." he thought himself after seeing her face. Cute girls always cause Kaze to lost his train of thought. "W-would you like to cardfight?" he asked the mysterious girl at the table that seemed a little upset.

[Kuro]

Haruki had an amazing fight with the girl from the park, Yukino. As their first fight of the day in Card Capital, Haruki wanted to make it epic. Yukino used the Roypara clan, with some omega cool units that he'd never seen before. She rushed him pretty quickly to 4 damage, but the next turn Haruki turned the tables getting her to 5 with a rush of his own. In the end, Yukino pulled through and hit Haruki with a critical trigger from Alfred. The game was definitely one of the most amazing Haruki had ever fought. Hopefully he could fight her again sometime.

Yukino +1 AF

[Crystalia]

Miyuki entered the card shop, still thinking. Trying to stop, she shook her head and looked around.

'Wait, is that Yuki-nee?' she thought, spotting her playing someone she didn't know. 'Might as well watch her play. Maybe I'll learn something from this'.

With that she walked over to the table where they were playing, and sat down to watch.

[Cherry]

Almost entirely oblivious to the next fighter's attraction to her beauty, the fight began with her hype. Though, she didn't skip over giving her name and learning her opponent's: Kaze. She'd never make the mistake of not getting someone's name again, beginning to give people the respect they deserve. A mirror match of Royal Paladin ensued, her deck lacking a definitive finisher, and Kaze's championing Soul Saver Dragon. A Grade Lock on both ends hurt, but Yukino nabbed a Grade Two first: Akane. Though, he got his own Blaster Blade to even the playing field without heavy disadvantage. Early Draw Triggers tipped the scale constantly, but Violinist proved to be essential to Superior Call efficiency.

While she had used Violinist and Akane before against Haruka, this time was a combo of Violinist calling the Avatar. Then, blazing a trail of light across the battlefield, Blaster Blade retired one of Kaze's soldiers. Even so, Holy Charging Roar at a frightening amount of power-stages came raining down. Thanks to her own Margals, Iseult, and everyone's effort in general, they survived.

Alabaster Owl appeared for the finishing Twin Drive, just as Epona did before.

On top of fun, Kaze called her pretty... It was sort of weird, despite having been called this before. Maybe with her ego deflation... she's not taking compliments for granted. Giving him a smile and a "good game", she made sure to remember his face.

Kaze +1 Affinity

No, this wasn't over yet. She had more fights to do, she had to get better. More importantly, this feeling of thrill had to be kept.

Something came to mind though, where the hell were Haruka and Satoshi?!

[Hope]

There was talk of her sister being here, so she came along to see what was going on, that and the fact Hana herself was in the mood for a few rounds of cardfighting also give her all the more reason to come into Card Capital. Tired from a long day of work, she wanted to hold a concert with her Bermuda Triangle. She looked around to spot Yukinee fighting someone along one of the tables, and they seemed to be just about finished. She removed her deck from her bag and felt a strange shock,. A hock that came from the feeling that they were absent, or that her Bermuda Triangle was gone. She quickly turned over the top card of her deck, a bead of sweat rolling down the right side of her forehead, and her heart pounding quickly.

There was nothing to worry about, she much just be tired. Top Idol, Pacifica was still there, smiling along with her penguins and drifting across the sea. "Hime-sama, is there a problem?" Pacifica asked her, obviously worried. Hana was glad to hear Pacifica's voice as a sign of assurance as well. She looked over to the table where her sister was playing and started walking towards it. "N-no, I just... must be really tired." She assured Pacifica.

"We know the events have been so sudden, and we know that you were never prepared for all this, but just remember that Bermuda Triangle is here for you Hime-sama."

"Arigatou Pacifica-chan."

Her sister finished the fight by the time she reached the table, Miyuki was there too, observing the fight closely. She greeted them.
"Hello minna-san!"

[Cherry]

Feeling on top of the world, Hikari turned to Isabella. Almost immediately while beaming more than ever, she hugged the princess, lifting her off the ground a little bit too. Putting her down after a moment, she just kept smiling. "Hana, good timing!" she greeted, "Today's a day of endless fighting, and you're invited to face me!".

The queen hadn't fought with the little sister since Card Capital's opening. While wanting to put out of her mind "Chosen Sword" and "Cray's Vanguard", she wanted to think of them as just regular, ordinary humans today. But she couldn't deny that the thought of facing the girl who is to lead Cray over her was an exciting challenge. Quickly getting the deck of holy knights back together, setting it on the table, Yukino placed an arm around Hana to hug her again.

"Are you alright, though?" an inquiring, concerned sibling questioned. Noticing that Hana looked exhausted... not only that, but sort of worried herself about something. Making sure she was okay came before any fight.

[Hope]

She hugged her sister. It seems that her sister was continuing the endless fighting from last night, she was glad that Yukinee was having fun. Of course, she didn't wish to pass up her sister's offer for a fight.

"Of course!" She placed her deck on the table, across from her sister and took her place. There was no intention to make Yukinee worry, she was having a great time. Hana forgot about her exhaustion, and her worry. She just let out a smile, let she would when releasing her idol persona. "Nee-san I'm completely fine, just a little tense from the idea of having to fight someone as strong as you of course!"

[Crystalia]

Yukino had seemed slightly different. She had certainly been more polite than usual to an unknown person. She had also obtained what appeared to be a new card, "Starlight Violinist".

'I see, so Yukino has gotten stronger.' She hadn't made it to Nationals, which must have been crushing for her. 'But still, she has gotten back up, and improved. Perhaps I should do the same...'

With a start, she noticed Hana approaching. She seemed more tired and down then usual, but still greeted them cheerfully. In a flash, Yukino challenged her as well.

'Yukino wants to fight more? Well, no harm in observing some more'. Staying where she was, she continued to watch, as Yukino started playing against Hana.

[Jello]

With no time to spare, Haruka and Satoshi come flying into Card Capital like bats out of hell, with goodies in both hands.

Haruka and Satoshi both ended up taking a detour to the shopping district for candy and soda once finding out Haruka still had 8,000 yen left in his back pocket. He was gonna use it for groceries, but they were both really craving candy. Satoshi ended up buying an assortment of sweets, while Haruka stuck with sea-salt ice cream and watermelon bubble gum. His standard setup. He also got a strawberry soda to boot, costing about 2,300 yen total. They then raced over to Card Capital, however finding themselves out of breath by the time they reached the park. Taking a small break and consuming a bit of their new candy cache, they chat about small things. Nothing important, really.

After a breather, they break for it to Card Capital once more. This time reaching the front door, they burst through like two kids who tried to enter the same time and got stuck, thus falling to the floor. Haruka took the brunt of the impact, Satoshi falling on top of him after.

"We're here!" They yell in unison. Haruka with less vigor due to his ribs most likely being bent into oblivion as they speak.

However the two felt bad nearly right after, noticing an important Cardfight was happening.

Hana vs Yukino. This was something to watch, for sure.