[When he first solved the Puzzle, he believed he'd be granted a wish. His wish was to have friends. He'd always had Teá but she wasn't as interested in games as much as he was. But then Joey and Tristan came along and events led to them both becoming his friends rather than remaining his tormentors.

Yugi rubs the back of his neck nervously, curious as to why her friends were skeptical but it's best he doesn't ask. Just by looks alone, Marik isn't really... trustworthy. There's just something about him.]

But-

[He was looking forward to going to the stationary shop with her... The kiss to his cheek helps break away some of his anxiety though and he even returns it when she leans in to whisper.]

Nh... Okay. Be careful. I'll text you when I'm done here...

[Which he's kind of hoping isn't too long. Despite his confidence thanks to his new power, he doesn't want Yugi interrogating him.

Yugi and Solomon bow in return, thanking her for coming. "Yeah, for sure! I'll have him give you my number later, Usagi!"

"Take care, Usagi. Drop by whenever you like!" Solomon adds.

After she leaves, Marik becomes a bit more awkward again, at least until he begins speaking with Solomon. He spends the next few hours talking with him, Yugi listening off to the side, both of them discussing the ancient ways, his upbringing, and other archeological things.

As for Usagi, there would be no youma attack tonight. No, instead there's a white haired boy walking by, fiddling with a book-

And bumps right into the blonde girl.]

Oh...! I'm terribly sorry! I wasn't watching where I was going... Are you alright, miss...?