"Any card—so long as it exists—has a power that is needed."

kaiowut99:

JP Version: “Beyond the Sorrow” in the background

Shou: “That’s right… The first thing I need to do now is forget about Judai Yuki right away!”

Judai (ep7): Shou! If you’re really my lil’ bro, then you’ll suck it up and do the best you can.

*Shou gasps, shudders*

Judai (ep8): Quit whining already! I made up my mind! You're my partner!

*more shuddering*

Judai (ep11): You try to have fun when you duel, and you care about your cards. That’s something we’ve got in common. [in present] I want to duel with you again, too.

Shou: “But why?! Why is his face the only thing I see?! Get out! Get out of my head! *looks at Disk* As long as I have this on my arm, I won’t be able to drive him out…” *chucks it, gasps at what he just did*

THE DUB: completely 180’d ACTION-y music in the background

Syrus: “All right, a new saga begins–the Syrus Spinoff Show! Starring Syrus and ONLY Syrus! Episode 1: Our hero is lost in a creepy new world far from home, and never ever EVER thinking about Jaden! EVER! Not ever! Not–”

Jaden (ep7, except not really): Hey Sy, you’re not getting rid of me that easily! We’ve been friends for far too long, buddy!

*Syrus gasps. shudders*

Jaden (ep8, except not really): Friends don’t give up on friends! They stick together, even when things get rough!

*shuddering*

Jaden (ep11, except not really): Here’s the thing, Sy: anyone can make a comeback, no matter how low they’ve dropped. A duel isn’t over until the last card is played! [in present] You gotta keep it together ‘til the very end! You gotta believe!

Syrus: “Jaden! You’re the one who’s forgotten about his friends! I’m not the one who gave up, Jaden–you are! *looks at his Disk* That’s it! If I give up on dueling, then… there’s no more Jaden, so… *chucks it, gasps* That did the trick… Now, he’s gone forever…”