Yugioh: The Hope of Six

Chapter 29: Kaiser Arc - Part 1

Judai stood before the door that led into Sho and Ryo's apartment. He had gotten a text from Sho asking him if he could come to his and his brother's place. Sho didn't know it but Judai was already nearby when he got the message. So here he was. It had been a while since he saw either one of the Marufuji brothers, as well as Flame. He hoped he could do something to help his friends inside. He dreaded to see what Ryo looked like in his dying state. Still, he refused to turn away. He then knocked on the door.

"Sho! Ryo! It's me, Judai! Anyone home?" Judai called.

"Be right there." Came a tired, low voice from inside. Judai recognized the voice as his best friend's. The way his voice sounded didn't give any good vibes, worrying the young man. A few seconds later, the door opened. Judai was surprised to see how Sho appeared. He looked like he hardly gotten any sleep lately, judging from the bags under his eyes. "Hey Judai. Thanks for dropping by. Come on in." Sho closed the door as Judai entered.

"Hello Judai." The Duelist looked to see the Fire Ignis himself settled on a nearby table, still connected to Sho's Duel Disk.

"Hey yourself Flame." Sho then walked back over and slumped in one of the chairs at the table. Judai sat in the opposite one. The more he looked at Sho, the more he got a feeling something was definitely wrong. "So um... how's Ryo? Is he up for visitors?" He kindly asked. Sho scrunched up his face and didn't answer. "Sho?" Judai then turned to Flame, now starting to dread what was going on. "Flame? Is... is Ryo...?" Judai couldn't bare to fully ask the question. Flame glanced over at Sho before meeting Judai's eyes.

"He is. It happened less than 24 hours ago." Said the Ignis quietly. Judai gasped and looked back over at Sho, his face buried in his hands. Judai nearly felt like crying himself as he let the news sink in.

"Sho... I'm so sorry."

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"Alright kids, time to head for class! Hurry up now! You don't want to be late!" Grace called to the students in Osiris Red. She stood aside as they all filed out, with Alex and his two buddies, Tyler and Stacy, right along with them.

Grace smiled as she watched them go to the main building. She was enjoying her position as the supervisor of the Osiris Red dorm. She was offered the job by Principal Samejima shortly after arriving in this world with everyone. After hearing the details, she gladly accepted it... along with the new sleeveless red uniform she now wore. The Red students got along well with her due to her kind and cheerful nature. It didn't matter to Grace that it was the lowest ranked dorm in the school, as long as the kids staying in it were happy. This was a refreshing change of pace compared to life in Academia. She was loving every second of it.

That wasn't the only thing going for Grace in her new life. For the past month she and her new crush, Jun Manjome, had become official. Though he was busy with his new life as a Pro Duelist, he still found the time to spend time with her.

Grace's sister, Gloria, also got a good working position in the school. As for Ryo, his situation was a bit more complicated. Grace sighed, still concerned for her sister's boyfriend. 'Poor Ryo. His problems are also frustrating Gloria. I just wish he would get over his issues and move on already...'

"Are you okay, Grace?" The voice that brought Grace out of her thoughts was her dorm's most recent resident. Dressed in her new Osiris Red clothes, Masumi looked up at her dorm head with concern. Grace shook her head and smiled.

"It's nothing. I'm fine. Thanks for asking Masumi." Grace saw that Masumi appeared skeptical. "Really, I am. Now get going or you'll be late." Masumi sighed in defeat before leaving. Grace dropped her smile and sighed again.