“...And that is?” DogDay wondered,

“Win, damn it! I'm gonna knock his socks off! Watch!”


Hoppy then ran.


“Hey! Wait up!” DogDay shouted as he ran after Hoppy,


KickinChicken heard them chatting while being from another hallway and clenched his fists more.


“He's gonna regret it.” He said, “After I am done winning this next duel…”


An announcement then went off.


“Will the next two duelists for the 2nd and last match of the Semi-Finals please report to the Dueling Field. The names are Hoppy Hopscotch and KickinChicken. I repeat, will Hoppy Hopscotch and KickinChicken please report to the Dueling Field.”


KickinChicken then prepared himself.


“Alright, let's put an end to this.” He said, “Whatever happens, I will win this duel.”


Later out into the Dueling Field, RatedRat was about to announce the next duel.


“This is the 2nd to last duel of the tournament and the 2nd AND last duel of the Semi-Finals!” RatedRat said through a microphone, “Who will CatNap face in the Finals? Will it be KickinChicken or will it be Hoppy Hopscotch? Let's find out right now!”


Hoppy and KickinChicken then walked out to the opposite sides of the Dueling Field. They were silent as they looked at each other with serious looks, but Hoppy was also concerned.


“Look, Kickin…” Hoppy said,

“...Whatever it is you're about to tell me.” KickinChicken said, “Save it until after the duel.”

“...Fine, if you say so.”


The two activated their Duel Disks and shouted, “Duel!” to start the Duel.


It was Turn 1. Hoppy was going first as she looked at her hand of cards. She then gasped as she saw a card that someone had given her.


Flashback to before the Semi-Finals.


Hoppy was straightening her long tie as DandyDragon came in.


“Hey. Congrats on going to the Semi-Finals.” DandyDragon said,

“Thanks.” Hoppy replied, “But…”

“Oh, you're about to duel KickinChicken, huh?”

“Yeah…”

“Hey, I think I know a card that could help you.”

“Huh?”


DandyDragon then gives Hoppy one of her cards, “Dragunity Arma Gram”


“Arma Gram?” Hoppy said, surprised, “Why?”

“Because this is serious business you and Kickin are in, yeah?” DandyDragon wondered, “Give him a serious business shared by yours truly.”


Hoppy smiled.


“Gotcha.” She replied,


Flashback has ended as Hoppy sighed.


“Alright, this duel will be for you as well, Dandy…” She said, “I'm gonna win this duel, to make things right!”


Hoppy then played a Spell Card.


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