The Thought Process of Shu Kurenai

Helping Daigo

Okay, now I know what happened after I fist-bumped Xander. I passed out on him. Xander and Valt told me I was exhausted from the battle and immediately passed out. Xander took me home and let me sleep. 

Well, you are probably wondering what happened next. Xander brought me to his grandfather's place the next day, and he treated me. He told me I was brave for putting up with this much pain, but also reckless for pushing myself so hard. 

Valt and the Beyclub came to check on me. I was more than a little touched by that. I knew Valt and the twins would be worried, but I didn't think the others cared that much.

I must admit, not blading almost drove me mad. Xander had this new beydish and I wanted a go, but of course, I wasn't allowed. I didn't dare exert myself this time, otherwise I would never be better for the Nationals.

Valt probably guessed I was feeling a little left out, because he let me tag along for a friendly team battle against the Swordflames although I wasn't a member at the time. That boy really has a heart of gold.

And then there was another tournament that gave Valt another chance to be qualified for the National Tournament. It was there Valt first met Zac the Sunrise.

Although Zac is always very friendly with anyone, we aren't close. He's the only member of the Supreme Four who didn't go international. He's a little flashy, but he doesn't let his fame as a pop star get to his head.

When I first met Zac, I thought he seemed very grown up and felt very tongue tied. Thank goodness Xander was with me.

Zac quickly put me at ease and assured me it was fine. He was surprised to learn I was ten at the time. He thought I was thirteen.

Valt, being Valt, wasn't scared at all and ran to greet Zac. Zac got amused and immediately dubbed him "Twinkle Toes".

That's another thing about Zac. His pet names. He calls me Starlight. Lui is Moonlight.

By the way, Lui hates his nickname Zac gave him. But don't worry. Lui always gets irritated when Zac is around.

It always amuses me to think of all the things Valt and I did as kids. I'm sure the rest of the Beyclub will agree too.

Well, I should talk about something else. Daigo, if you're reading this, stop reading immediately and skip to the next entry.

I was shocked when Daigo cheated in a match. That seemed totally out of character for him and I knew he was deeply bothered by it.

I decided to talk to Daigo about it, but I had to figure out the best way to go about it. It wouldn't do any good to be blunt about it. Daigo might cry and feel worse. He did cry when I talked to him, but it could have been so much worse.

I decided to try to approach him in a gentle way. I spoke about how much I loved blading, which reminded Daigo of why he loved the game. He told me about his little brother Ryota, recovering after a battle with cancer. He told me he didn't want to let him down. Then he decided to do the right thing.

Daigo told me he didn't have the heart to tell Valt and Rantaro, so I told him I would do it for him. He had to tell his opponent though. It was Yugo from Xander's dojo. I can't imagine it was easy for him.

Valt was devastated and burst into tears. Rantaro thought I was lying at first, but I told him it was the truth.

I knew Ryota may be disappointed in Daigo if he ever knew the truth, so I went to see him in the hospital after a doctor's appointment and told him that Daigo had lost. I even let him hold Spryzen for a while.

Ryota wasn't upset and he said he didn't blame Daigo for losing. Daigo himself came to the hospital to see Ryota and was surprised to see me there and learn that I had lied to Ryota.

I was known as the mature kid who never lied (except when it came to my well-being). I may bend the truth at times, but I never told any outright lies at that point. I told Daigo why I had done it when we were alone, and if he wanted to tell the truth later on, that was up to him.

Valt became really sad and almost lost his match to Orochi, but Daigo came back and he said he wanted to rejoin the Beyclub.

I don't know what happened to change his mind, but I'm glad it happened.