Ace: that's for me to know and for you to find out later down the line.
Yuyu gets the point that zero wants to make a phone call on his own and doesn't want to be disturbed.
Yuyu: I'll see you later big bro.
Ace: later yuyu.
Yuyu leaves the room and closes the door behind him.
Ace: it's been a while since I talked to him but I need a distraction from team blackout.
Ace starts dialing the number of a certain person who is the CEO of a company.
?????: ah Ace it's good to hear from you.
Ace: ????? It has been a while since the last time we talked. Is the offer still on the table?
?????: of course it is, I was waiting for the day you would accept my offer, Ace. I would like to personally welcome you to Anchor Bolts, Zero.
Ace: thank you so much, Taizo.
And now.......
Flashback 5 years Prior.
Toma: wait, you won an internship at kyokara anchor bolts, ace?
Cyp: that's insane
Ace: I know but I talked to him about it and told him that I will consider his offer.
Toma: still it's from taizo himself
Ace: look I know it's a big deal but I told him that I will consider his offer and get back to him as soon as I am old enough to do that internship.
Toma: we'll be rooting for you.
Flashforward 5 years later.
Ace is standing In front of the kyokara anchor bolts building.
Ace: my new journey begins here.
Ace walks in and is greeted by the receptionist.
Receptionist: Hello, do you have an appointment with anyone?
Ace: hi, I'm here to see Taizo about the internship he offered me 5 years ago.
Receptionist: Let me check. *Looks through the database* ah here it is, Ace Kondo, correct?
Ace: yep, that's me.
Receptionist: I'll let Taizo know that you are here. *Buzz* Taizo, Ace Kondo is here to see you.
Taizo *over the intercom*: send him up, I've been expecting him.
Receptionist: okay sir. *Turns to Ace* you can head on up, he's expecting you.
Ace: okay, before I get off on the wrong floor, which floor is it on?
Receptionist: it's on the 3rd floor.
Ace: got it, thank you for the help.
Ace gets in the elevator and goes to the 3rd floor of the building.
Ace: this is it, my new path to reach new heights.
As Ace is walking down the corridor on the 3rd floor, he see's a sign saying "Taizo kyokara" on the door.
When Ace is about to knock, he hears a voice.
Taizo: you can come in, the door is open.
Ace walks in to see Taizo at his desk working on a deck for an upcoming tournament.
Taizo: Ace I'm glad you came. Now let's talk about business.
Ace: what do you want to talk about?
Taizo: me and you both know that you want to get stronger but not only you become a member of kyokara anchor bolts, you also get access to our extensive collection from different nations, so you can build a new deck, a deck that you can be proud of.
Ace is intrigued by this.
Ace: let me guess, you want a sparing partner in exchange for me having access to the extensive collection.
Taizo: exactly, you know where I'm coming from. You scratch my back and I scratch yours. Overall it's a win win for the both of us.
Ace: Taizo, you have yourself a deal and I am looking forward to working with you and the rest of the team you have since they have been standing by the door the entire time we have been talking.
Ace and Taizo look back at the door to see the rest of Taizo's team just standing there.
Ace: so Taizo, when do we start?
Taizo: whenever you feel comfortable, there is no need to rush into anything right away, let's just take it easy, so that you can get to know everyone that you are going to be working with from now on.
Ace: sounds simple.
Ace remembers something.
Ace: Taizo, I have a favour to ask.
Taizo: whatever it is, I'm sure it is easy.
Ace hands Taizo his decks (Tamayura and Eva).
Ace: if I am going to be starting from scratch, I'm going to be needing a clean slate, so that's why I'm handing you my decks.
Taizo: why are you handing me your best decks.
Ace: I have done everything I can with these two since I first started playing but I feel like it's time to move on to something bigger and more comfortable.
Taizo: ah I see what you mean, you want to find a new deck, one that you are more comfortable playing.
Ace: exactly my point, Taizo.
Taizo: consider it done my friend.
Time skip 10 weeks later.
We see Taizo, Ace and the rest of the team theory crafting different deck ideas.
Ace: any luck with finding anything playable.
Taizo: I might have found something you might be interested in playing.
Taizo shows Ace the card he found.
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Ace looks at the card in shock.
Ace: this is........ Incandescent lion, blonde Ezel. This might be the deck I have been searching for.
