Yukikaze's The Absolute Zero Champion SSR Card Story 2

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Yukikaze: This is the card shop I frequent.

Tao: It’s pretty big. They’ve got a good selection of stuff, too.

Nagi: Oh, they’re in the middle of a match over there…

Sojun: …

Yukikaze: I’m known around these parts as “Kazeyuki”. Some call me the “Masked Ice User” too.

Tao: You are rocking that disguise.

Nagi: It must be hard being famous…

Hasuda: Kazeyuki-shi~!! We’ve been breathlessly awaiting your arrival…!

Ouji: Are these the friends you were talking about?

Yukikaze: Mhm.

Guys, these three are my TCG friends Hasuda-shi, Ouji-shi, and Himeno-shi.

Himeno: It is but an honor to make thy acquaintance.

Tao: Nice to meet ya.

Nagi: I’m just a humble newbie, but nice to meet you.

Sojun: It’s a pleasure to meet you.

Himeno: Hrrmm…

Ouji: T-They aren’t celebrities or something, right…?
 

Hasuda: Two dashing young fellows as fresh as a spring day, along with a handsome man bearing an unmistakable wealth of strength… Is this the shine of back-to-back foils…?!¹

Tao: Are they scared of us…?

Nagi: We’re shining? Where? Our head? Eyes? … Don’t tell me it’s my nose.

Yukikaze: It’s a compliment.

Tao: (Kamina-san’s the actual celebrity here… I guess they really don’t have a clue.)

Obnoxious Player: … Oi, Masked Ice User. Sit your ass down if you’re just standing around. Today’s the day I crush you.

Yukikaze: ! It’s been a while. How have you been?

Nagi: Oh, a wild ruffian appeared.

Tao: Uh… do you know this guy?

Yukikaze: I get the opportunity to play against him sometimes, so he's something of a rival of mine.

This works out nicely. Why don’t you guys watch us play a game?
 

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Obnoxious Player: … Urgh. I surrender.

Tao: Woah, he didn’t stand a chance! Kamina-san’s got serious skills.

Sojun: It seemed like anyone’s game for a while there… But you secured a clean victory.

Yukikaze: You’ve improved a lot.

Obnoxious Player: … Someone beat me, so I had to get serious. You better be ready to have your ass handed to you next time.

Yukikaze: I’m looking forward to our next match.

Obnoxious Player: On my honor as a gardener!

Yukikaze: On my honor as a gardener!

Tao: Woah…

Nagi: Wait…
 

Tao & Nagi: T-That’s so cool…!

Sojun: (“On my honor as a gardener”...)

Tao: It’s like you came straight outta a comic book or something!

Nagi: Mhm. Not sure who this “gardener” is, though.

Yukikaze: “Gardener” is the name for MotG’s players, and the phrase we just used is us gardeners’ catchphrase.

Sojun: So that’s what it is…

Yukikaze: I didn’t use it at the dorm since we were only having casual matches, but I’d be happy if you guys remembered it.

Nagi: Yessiree. I’ll strive to never forget my honor as a brand new gardener.

Tao: (Hachinoya-san’s really into it.)
 

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Tao: Ah, Hachinoya-san. Are you heading out?

Nagi: Mm. Are you on your way to the office?

Tao: Yeah. The Evening Squad’s got a meeting today.

Akuta: (Yo, it’s Tao-san and Nagi-san.)

Nagi: I’ll do what I can to help HAMA flourish today. On my honor as a gardener.

Tao: Haha, you’re already using the catchphrase. On our honor as gardeners!
 

 

Akuta: W-Wait… whazzat?! That sounds sick!
 

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Tao: Can I take these plates, Kamina-san?

Yukikaze: Yeah. Thanks for the help.

Chief: Be careful with those plates, Nagi-kun! They're still hot.

Nagi: I’ve got it handled. I’ll make sure everyone else’s food gets to the table safely, at least, on my honor as a gardener…!

Chief: Huh? Isn’t that…

Akuta: HOLD IT! Lemme help, Nagi-san!!

On my honor as a gardner!!

Nagi & Tao: ?!

Nagi: When’d you learn that, Akuta…?!

Kiroku: On my… honor, as a gardener…

Nanaki: You guys've been saying that nonstop lately. Can’t say I don’t get it, though.

Chief: (Isn’t that the MotG catchphrase? I’ve heard it from Yuki-nii before, but why’s everyone else using it…?!)
 

Yukikaze: ……

Chief: (Ah… Yuki-nii looks really happy. Hehe, that’s good.)
 

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Yukikaze: Chief. Have you seen Liguang around?

Chief: Hm? I haven’t, no.

Yukikaze: He told me he’d eat dinner here at the dorm today. Maybe he’s still in our room. I’ll go find him.

Chief: Please do!
 

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Yukikaze: Liguang? Dinner’s rea—

Liguang: That's everything. See to it that it goes as lined out.

Sojun: Understood. I will ensure everything is carried out smoothly.

On my honor as a gardener.

Liguang: Right. On your honor as a gar….

… Hm?

 

 

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