Synopsis: Now that Hou has acquired his first buddy, He and Ranma decide to have a match. A battle where friends must fight each other. Which side will win?
It's night time, the two friends, Gargantua Dragon just arrived at Hou's house.
Hou: I'm home.
???: About Time, Mister.
A woman stands in front of them, feeling angry while crossing her arms. Thus, Hou & Ranma are afraid.
Hou: {Scared} Oh...hey Ma, how you doing?
Hou's Mother: Don't you "Hey Ma" me. Where Were You? You were supposed to be home by 7. Now look at the time, It's 7 30. And what did I say about having friends in the house?
Hou: Ma, I'm sorry okay. I just started Buddyfighting. I met the Commissioner and...
Hou's Mother: No excuses. As punishment, you both will be doing the dishes tonight.
Both: WHA?
Ranma: But I don't live here...
Hou: Hold on, Where's my buddy?
???: Over here.
Suddenly, a miniature version of Gargantua Dragon appears behind them, leaving the two in shock.
Gargantua Dragon: Why so shocked? I heard this form is preferrable amongst you humans.
Hou: How did you...Did you chant some sort of spell? Or is that a secret ability I don't know about?
Gargantua Dragon: Calm Down. Let's just say all monsters can adjust their size in order to fit in with Humans.
Hou: Oh.
Hou's Mother: Oh great, is this one of those Buddy Monsters that I heard about. What did I say having house pets in the house?
All three feel shocked.
Gargantua Dragon: (Draws his sword) How dare you vile woman?
Hou: Woah woah calm down. You don't want to mess with my mom.
Gargantua Dragon: (Puts away) Hmph.
Hou: He's not my PET Ma. You don't have to insult him like that.
Hou's Mother: I doubt that. Come On. Eat your dinner and do your homework.
Hou & Ranma: Kay...
Dinner is set on the dining table. It's some good old-fashioned Butter Chicken Rice.
Garga: So this is tonight's meal...
Hou: My mum makes the best Butter Chicken Rice. You should try it.
Hou's Mother: Indeed. I should thank Grandma for this for she taught me how to make this meal. Now enjoy yourselves.
Garga: I give thanks to the meal. (Enjoys himself) Mmmm, Delicious.
Hou: Told ya.
Garga: What's the secret behind this meal? How did this become so delicious?
Hou: Uh...You should probably ask my mom.
5 minutes later.
Ranma: Ahh, I'm full.
Hou: Same. Aight, we're heading upstairs.
Hou's Mother: Hold it...Aren't you forgetting something?
Hou's Mother stares at them both menacingly. The two just went...
Both: Dang it....
Ranma: (Whispers) I swear, your mom is a buzzkill...
Later, at Hou's room.
Ranma: You know, Hou, no offense. I'm glad your parents let me in as a guest, but I feel like they don't trust me.
Hou: Typical Asian Parents. Always react strongly to even the smallest of things.
Ranma: And the fact that she sees your buddy as a house pet, that's just insulting.
Hou: Trust issues. Oh yeah, (To his buddy) Is it okay if I call you with a shorter name? Gargantua Dragon does sound kinda long.
Gargantua Dragon: Of course, I don't mind.
Hou: Sure. How bout "Garga".
Ranma: Ooo, Simple and Descriptive. I like it.
Gargantua Dragon: Sure. Why Not. [He sure is an odd one]
Hou: Anyways, since you're staying here tonight, I'm gonna need to get a mattress. I mean you don't want to sleep on the floor.
Ranma: Can't you both share beds?
Hou: I mean...
In both of their Imaginations, they imagine Hou kicking Garga while sleeping.
Hou & Ranma: Yeah...No.
Hou: Okay, help me out.
Ranma: Got it.
But to their dismay...The wardrobe where the mattress is placed is a jungle...
Ranma: You really need to sort out your wardrobe...
Hou: {Embarrassed} Sorry...
The two attempt to push the mattress upstairs. It was incredibly heavy as they were seen struggling to push it up.
Garga: Uh...I can help you guys, too, you know.
Hou: No need...I got it...
Ranma: YSame...Almost there...Erghh....
Suddenly, the two losttheir balance and fell down the stairs with the mattress. It went out with a bang as the two knocked their heads onto the floor. Garga witnessed this and sorta chuckled. Eventually, the two got the mattress up and they started discussing Homework. Garga, witnessing this, finds this curious. When they finish their homework, they feel exhausted.
Hou: Phew...I'm exhausted.
Ranma: Then again, Math is incredibly easy for you. I couldn't even understand what this equation is.
Hou: Yeah...Oh yeah, didn't you record the match just now?
Ranma: Yeah? If you're worried about editing, I've got it covered, don't worry.
Hou: I know. Do you want to have a buddyfight?
The two sit on the floor and prepare to face each other as they set their cards down. Hou notice something?
Hou: Wait...where's your buddy?
Ranma: Hey, come on, you don't have to mean it that way.
Hou: Eh...
Hou remembers the moment where they buy packs from the store earlier.
Hou: [If Ranma had bought the same pack that I bought instead of me, Garga would have been his buddy huh...]
Ranma: I know. If I win this match, you have to give me Garga as his buddy.
Hou & Garga: Y...You crazy???
Ranma: I'm kidding, dude...
Then they play a match...
Ranma: I attack with Crimson Fist Dragoblaze. 3 damage.
Hou: Whoa...I lost.
Garga: Impressive...
Ranma: Hehe, not even the Ace of Games can defeat me. After all when it comes to buddyfight, I have more experience than you...{silent doubt}Though maybe I shouldn't have called off the bet...
Hou: Sorry?
Ranma: Oh, sorry...I...
Hou's Mother: (Opens door) Ranma, you should get home. It's already 8:45.
Ranma: Wha...
Hou's Mother: Oh great...are you both playing games again? Did you finish your homework?
Hou: {annoyed} Yes, Ma, I already finished my homework.
Hou's Mother: I swear, I still don't know why you both find interest in these games and video. It's just pointless.
Hou & Ranma facepalms in annoyance.
Ranma: (Leaves House) See you tomorrow !!!
Ranma runs home, but halfway, he stops at a park in the neighborhood, feeling a bit down for some reason...
Ranma: A buddy, huh?
It's already morning,and Ranma runs in.
Ranma: Frick, I overslept.
Later, Ranma is shown eating breakfast at Hou's house.
Garga: If Ranma doesn't stay here, why is he eating breakfast at this house?
Hou: Ranma's parents are mostly out for business. So they kinda have less time to prepare meals for Ranma.
Ranma: Oh yeah...I finished editing the video yesterday, and I'll upload it in the afternoon. And I was wondering if you both want to have a buddyfight during lunch break.
Hou: Sure. I've been wanting to have a rematch.
Garga: Indeed. You also need to learn more about the game if you want to improve your skills.
The three then walk to school.
Ranma: When you think about it, seeing you fighting for the first time reminds me of how I first played the game. But the fact that you beat the Commissioner himself, I don't think I can pull that off.
Hou: Come on, Man, don't doubt yourself. You're like a hundred times better than me.
Ranma: Yeah, but...then again, you're the Ace of games, and I'm just...a guy.
Hou: No man. I mean, you can edit videos better than me, handle a lot of different gadgets, and I mean, you're the one who taught me everything I know about gaming.
Ranma: Oh yeah, yes...
Garga: You both really know each other a lot in common.
Hou: That's why we're best pals.
Ranma: Yeah...sure.
Finally, they made it to school.
Garga: So this is "school".
Ranma: Yep. It's a place where you come to learn tons of things. But it also includes homework and exams, and they suck.
Hou: I hear ya.
Suddenly, a horde of students just barges in, running excitedly.
Students: HEYYYYY!!!!!
Ranma: What's going on?
Students: IT'S GARGA.
Hou: They're running towards our direction !!!
Garga: What are we going to do???
Hou: Uh... RUN.
The three RUN away from the students. It was exhausting, nerve racking but they manage to find a safe spot to hide. While they hide, the students stampede across the hallways, causing a mini earthquake.
Hou: What is up with them???
Garga: Is this what school is like?
Ranma: No...usually it's noisy but not this noisy...
Finally, it's class tim,e and it's geography class. The teacher explains the concepts of Germany and so on. The bell suddenly rang, meaning lunch break had arrived.
Ranma: Finally, it took forever.
Intro Sequence...
Both: Whaddup Pals.
Ranma: It's another day with another adventure and this time the two of us are going to have a Buddyfight.
All of the sudden the two are on stage.
Ranma: Just because we're pals doesn't mean I'm going easy on you.
Hou: Right back at you.
The two stare with a serious smile on their faces. Suddenly...
???: HOLD IT RIGHT THERE. (Warps In)
???: I am Martian UFO Takokichi. Warp Successful, Chu.
Hou: Ion ???
Ranma: You know her?
Hou: Yeah...you can say we're compadres...
Ion: That's exactly Right. I'm the new flower blooming in the world of Buddyfight. My name is Ion...Nanana!!!
Tako: (Shooting confetti) Yay !!!
Ion: Hou Ren & I are childhood friends back in Kindergarten. You should see that one time he wore the wrong clothes to school back then.
Hou: {Angrily Embarrassed} HEY!!! LEAVE THAT OUT.
Ranma: You What? Man, if only I were there to see it.
Hou: YOU WOULD NOT!!!
Ion: Hehehe. But that's enough chatting about personal matters because we have a game to attend to.
Tako: Both Players, Please Luminize.
Hou: A deity's dragon brigade descends through this battlefield, come on. Luminize, Dradeity.
Ranma: I'll pierce you with my crimson fist. Luminize. Crimson Explosion.
Ion & Tako: And...Buddyfight.
Both: Raise the Flag. (Flips it) Dragon World.
Hou: Here's Garga. (Reveals Him)
Ion: First move goes to Hou Ren.
Hou: I draw. Charge & Draw. I call Garbird to the center. (Pays 1 gauge)
Garbird: (Appears) Woah...(Slips) I messed up again. Here We Go Bird.
Hou: Garbird, attack Ranma.
Garbird: (Attacks) Feel the bird.
The attack lands, causing two damage.
Ion: Look like Hou starts off with a simple two damage. Let's see how Ranma responds.
Ranma: Here I go. I equip....Crimson Fist, Dragoblaze. (Equips Item) I call Crimson Battler, Burn Guts Dragon To The Right. And Crimson Battler, Guns Knuckle Dragon to the left.
Both monsters are called.
Both: We got guts to spare.
Ranma: Alright. Burn Guts, attack Garbird.
Burn Guts attacks.
Garbird: Woah woah woah. (Hit and revives with soulguard) That hurt...
Ranma: Guts Knuckle. Step Forth.
Guts Knuckle: (Attacks) You ready for this?
Garbird: Uh Oh...(Destroyed)
Ranma: Penetrate.
Hou's life is reduced by 2.
Ranma: An ability that deals damage to the opponent after their center monster is destroyed. (Attacks) You better remember it pal.
Hou's Life is chopped by 3.
Ranma: And that's it for my turn.
Hou's Stats: 5L, 6H, 2G
Ranma's Stats: 8L, 4H, 2G
Ion: Woah. Ranma just chipped away Hou's life by HALF. His relentless attacks earlier are really spicy as a curry rice. But now it's Hou's turn, let's see how he responds.
Hou: Draw. Charge and Draw. I equip Deity Dragon Sword, Garblade. (Does So) Garcat to the right. And Gardog to the left.
Both: Here Goes Nothing.
Hou: With both of their abilities, I gain 3 gauge and draw 1 card.
Ion: Woah, Hou just increased his resources big time.
Ranma: Burn Guts move to the center.
Burn guts moves.
Hou: Garcat. Attack Burn Guts.
Garcat: Leave it to me cat. (Scratches)
Ranma: I cast. Dragonic Counter.
Burn guts returns to the hand and Ranma pays 2 gauge.
Gardog: I'm sorry, Hou Ren. (Destroyed)
Ion: Ranma's counter spell just got rid of Hou's monster too.
Hou: (Attacks) Then....Take This!!!
Ranma: Cast. Blue Dragon Shield. (Blocks the attack)
Hou: (Grits his teeth) My turn is over.
Ion: Hou called a total of 3 cards yet he couldn't land a single damage. Ranma's skill is impressive as ever as he was able to chop off 1/3 of Hou's forces. Now it's Ranma's turn, let's see he goes.
Ranma: Draw. Charge & Draw. Burn Guts to the right again. Guns Knuckle, Attack Garcat.
Garcat: (Hit) I still have a long way to go. (Destroyed)
Hou: Garcat !!!
Ranma: Burn Guts, attack the fighter.
Hou's Life is chopped by 2.
Ranma: This will finish you. (Attacks)
Ion: Dragoblaze has a critical of 3. If the attack lands its game over man.
Hou: Cast. Blue Dragon Shield. (Blocks it) {Sigh of Relief} Thank gosh.
Ranma: My turn is over. Now, Come.
Hou's Stats: 3L, 4H, 6G
Ranma's Stats: 8L, 3H, 2G
Hou stomps the ground, cracking his neck left and right, turning his wrist wraps. His eyes suddenly turn extreme and cat-like.
Hou: Draw. Charge & Draw. You ready for this, Garga?
Garga: Send me In, Young One.
Hou: I buddycall Gargantua Dragon to the right.
Garga: (Appears) All are powerless before my blade.
Ion: There It Is. Hou's Buddy. Gargantua Dragon.
Hou: Once again, I call Garcat to the left.
Garcat: I'm back baby.
Hou: I gain one gauge and draw.
Hou draws a card and notice what he drew in a small shock. Ranma notices this and reacts the same way.
Ranma: Cast. Dragon Spell, Hiding Bomber.
Garcat suddenly explodes from behind.
Hou: Oh come on!!!
Ion: Hou's Monster just went KABOOM.
Hou: Garga. We must avenge him. Attack Ranma for me.
Ranma: Hold Up. Burn Guts Move to the center.
Hou: Tch. Attack Burn Guts instead.
Garga: As you wish. (Attacks)
Garga successfully destroys Burn Guts.
Hou: Double attack.
Ranma: Cast. Green Dragon Shield. (Gains 1 life)
Hou: (Attacks) How about we go mano y mano instead?
Ranma: Come.
Hou chips away Ranma's Life by 2.
Hou: Double attack.
Ranma's Life was chipped again by 2.
Ion: Whoa, Hou finally deals some damage to Ranma. But now he has no attacks left.
Ranma: I wouldn't be so sure. I know he drew an ace when he used Garcat's ability. The question is...what card is that?
Ion: Could this be true?
Ranma: Between you and me, you have three Ace cards. And that's Garga, Blast Mode and Deity Gargantua Punisher. And if my hunch is correct, I would say... Blast Mode.
Ranma's right on the money, and Hou did draw Blast Mode earlier. But Hou remains calm.
Ranma: Well, are you gonna use it?
Hou: Yeah...Of course I am.
Ranma preps himself in a defensive stance.
Hou: Gargantua Dragon. G-EVO activate. Change. Gargantua Dragon Blast Mode.
Garga: (G-EVO) Blast Mode !!!
Ion: Oh. It's G-EVO time. And now with Blast Mode, Ranma cannot defend against the two attacks.
Ranma: Cast. Dragonic Heal "Plus". I gain 5 life.
Ion: Say what??? Ranma's Life increased to 10.
Ranma: In buddyfight, when you can't nullify, you have to increase your life in order to survive.
Hou: Noted. Garga. Attack Ranma.
Garga: As you wish.
Once again, Blast Mode deals damage twice, dealing a total of 8 damage.
Ion: UNBELIEVABLE. Hou just sliced a massive amount of life points. Leaving Ranma with 2 life.
Garga: Young One. Final Phase.
Hou: Final Phase. I cast. (Pays Cost) Deity Gargantua Punisher.
Impact Sequence.
Hou: Impact....Deity....Gargantua....Punisher!!!
Ranma loses, Hou Wins.
Ion: Game End. Winner. Hou Ren.
Hou: Alright.
The crowd cheers loudly.
Ion: What an Excellent Fight. Our Ace Of Games Triumphed Over His Best Pal.
Meanwhile, on the ground, Ranma lies there while mesmerizing sadly.
Ranma: You really are strong...
Garga: You fought well, young Hou Ren....Hmm, Hou?
But Hou didn't respond as he was looking at how Ranma was feeling sadly.
Hou: Ranma...
While all this happens, a student is watching their fight in the school library.
???: Interesting...
After school, Ranma sits down in a park. He is sad. Hou then joins him.
Hou: There you are.
Ranma: Oh, Hou...How did you find me?
Hou: I kinda tracked your phone. You just disappeared after school.
Ranma: Oh...that...
Hou: Let me guess. You're sad because you don't have a buddy.
Ranma: How did you know?
Hou: It's written all over your face. Ranma look. I may have a buddy, but remember what I said about you being a hundred times better than me? Just because I have a buddy doesn't mean you're not good.
Ranma: But...
Hou: Just look back. At that one time. That one time you beat me without using a buddy.
Ranma: I...
Hou: You're a veteran when it comes to this game. In my opinion, your win was all skill, while mine was all sheer luck. Meaning you are more skillful than me, even without a buddy.
Ranma: I....suppose that's true.
Suddenly, the sun shines bright upon the two, which caught their attention.
Hou: We all have something we're good at and not good at. But either way, the least we can do is to do what we do best and give it our all. No matter what the odds are.
Ranma: Hou...Why are you so wise all of a sudden?
Hou: {Blush} Am I ??? Hehe, my dad taught me that so...
Ranma: You're something else...
They both look at the sky with smiles.
Ranma: Best friends forever?
Hou: Best friends forever.
Intro Segment Plays.
Both: Whaddup Pals.
Ranma: Hey guys, Its us again, and today we're going to introduce today's card.
Hou: It's Gargantua Dragon. Aka my buddy. He's a power deity of combat, capable of fighting in all worlds. And he has double attack and soulguard.
Ranma: He also has a special ability called "G-EVO", which allows you to change his form after he attacks. Enabling even more attacks. Best part, it's no cost.
Ranma: What do you think of today's card. I hope you can use it well in your next buddyfight match.
Hou: Till next time. CHECK US OUT.
Anime Ending: Buddy Funny Days
Hou: The Ace of Study, Daryl Hoshino, is going to fight us? Insane. Next time, "The Ace of Study," Join us for a Buddyfight.
Story End.