They weren’t the only ones who were early, there were plenty of Duellists waiting for the boat alongside them. Yugi recognised some of them. Near the front of the queue she could see Insector Haga and Dinosaur Ryuzaki bickering about something. Further back was Kaijiki Ryota, the ocean based Duellist who only really seemed to be interested in big tournaments where there were large amounts of prize money at stake.
The only other female Duellist there spotted her and left her place in the queue to come and talk to her. Jou, who had been babbling in his nervousness about getting caught out and sent away, went silent as the tall, well built and beautiful blonde young woman joined them.
“Mutou Yugi?” Kujaku asked, looking Yugi over.
“T...that’s right.” Yugi nodded, bowing quickly to the woman who had inspired her, currently short, professional Duelling career.
“My name’s Kujaku Mai.” Mai returned the bow briefly, blanking Jou as he tried to introduce himself, “I was hoping you would be here.”
“Oh?” Yugi asked, unable to help but be surprised as she hadn’t thought Kujaku would even know who she was.
“When someone beats the World Champion, I make it my business to find out more about them.” Mai chuckled at her, “Especially when it’s a girl. Of course we’re still in the minority, as you can see.” Mai gestured around to the crowd, “But I’ve noticed there are more girls interested thanks to you. I’m almost jealous.”
“You are?” Yugi asked, confused.
“I’ve been trying to get other women interested in the game for years.” Mai nodded, “We’re smarter than guys after all.”
“Hey!” One of the male Duellists nearby who weren’t entranced by Mai’s appearance protested.
“I...”
“I look forward to seeing you in the finals, Yugi.” Mai cut off what Yugi was going to say as the queue started moving, shooting towards the front of the line where a couple of guys moved to let her back into the place she had abandoned much more willingly than they would have done for anyone else.
Yugi started moving with the line, shaking her head in amusement when she realised Jou hadn’t moved from where he’d been stood when Mai had left.
“Hey Jou, Earth to Jou.” She chuckled, waving a hand in his face, “Line’s moving. Come on.”
“Wha?” Jou did a double take and looked around, before sheepishly following her.
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