3rd POV

"Young master. it's time to wake up." 

Haruka knocked on the door, awaiting a response.

"I'll be with you in a bit." 

Hearing a response, she excuses herself.

"So, I think I should  adjust the deck ratio. . . let's keep working to improve. . . partner." he murmured with a smile in his face.

Looking at Chrono Dran, it shone for a bit and returned to normal as if communicating with him.

Proceeding to leave the room, he goes straight to the living room where his cousin and Haruka were at.

"Did you sleep well?"

Making his way over, He sits down beside her.

"I guess. . . I still can't take my mind off of research."

"Old habits die hard, Young master."

"I know haruka."

Just resting and taking in the scent of the food from the kitchen, The two engage in conversation.

Ranging from things like good memories, to recent things they plan to do. along with that, They discuss things like planned events and training camps. mostly for Team Daybreak though.

"Food is ready, young master, Mirei-sama."

The boy then stands up and helps mirei go to the table.

"Mirei-sama, Should I reiterate our schedule for today or should there be changes?"

"Well. . . While I'd like to stick to the schedule, I would also like to spend more time wit-"

"Mirei."

Cutting her off, He continued.

"I appreciate how you would like to entertain me and keep me company, You shouldn't push your schedule away like this. I'm staying here in japan for a long time. Don't think you'll be pressed for time."

Haruka smiled. Though they had only met the day before, They acted very close as if they had grown up together.

"So, Young master. . ."

Getting his attention, Haruka continued.

"Is there somewhere you plan on going?"

He then pondered.

"I'd probably stay here unless I got bored."

Haruka then nodded.

"If ever the young master wants to visit Team Daybreak, We'd be happy to have you over."

He smiles. 

-_-_-_-_-_-

"So. . . What should I do now. . ."

Sitting on the couch, He stared at a picture in front of the Television.

There, A picture of 5 people sat. An old guy with green eyes, as well as a younger version of him, and a woman with long red hair. On the younger man's lap, was a child with green eyes and a hair color same as his. beside the kid was a girl with long bluish gray hair and deep purple eyes.

"Gramps. . . I'm really glad you gave me a chance to make friends other than her. . ."

To him, this was the last family memento he had that had everyone in it.

Before he could continue reminiscing, His doorbell rang. Flinching at the sound, He sighs. The doorbell continued to ring and started Irritating him.

"I'm coming!!"

Walking to the door, He peeks at the door peep.

There stood a bald guy wearing a tux and glasses. 

He definitely knew who he was.

Opening the door, He greets the visitor.

"Yo~ Nice to meet you, 'Kronos'~"

"Masanori. . ."

"Ohh~ I'm glad someone as prominent as you ,coming from the states, Know of someone like me."

Permitting him to enter, Masanori takes his shoes off while 'Kronos' closed the door.

The scene cuts to the two of them talking to each other while dinking coffee at the table.

"Still, to think that you were engaged to her until recently this year. . . That surprised me quite a bit when I learned of it~."

"Is this the reason you came here?"

Setting down his cup, Masanori let his elbows sit on the table.

"I just wanted to know what she missed out on. You seem like an interesting fella~."

"She missed out on a perfect sparring partner. that's what."

Masanori chuchkled.

"Well, she certainly did."

Taking off his glasses, He looked at 'Kronos' at the eye.

"May I have the honor of Experiencing the perfect Sparring partner?"

Smiling, 'Kronos' Accepts the offer.

"Sure, Let me just grab a deck."

Masanori went ahead and walked towards the door whilst he grabbed a deck box from his room.

"Partner. . . I think you should take the back seat for today. you've been training with me for a while."

-_-_-_-_-_-

Standing inside a run down buddhist temple, They set their Decks on the table.

"Are you ready?"

"Of course. Want to go first?" 

"If you'd allow me."

"Alright then, Masanori. . ."

"Stand up! Vanguard/My Vanguard!!" 

"Dream Nibbling."

"Vivid Rabbit."

Looking at a unit he hasn't seen ever, Masanori grinned.

"Heeh~~ This should be an interesting match. . . .

Shindou Towa. . ."

Dress 4

'Shindou Towa'

Fun Fact:

-This suddenly turned from a gear chron centric fanfic into an 'Encounter Deck' centric one.

-His name, Towa '時和' is made with the meaning of 'Time' and 'Harmony/Peace'