Synopsis: With Hou being knocked out and Ranma disappearing on sight, things seem to be very down. Meanwhile, the Buddy Police are investigating what Lost World really is...
A beautiful blue sky filled with clouds shines above the buddy police headquarters. In one of the hospital wards, an unconscious Hou lies in bed. His face is slightly wrecked, but bandages are attached. His left hand is attached to an IV tube. Garga is sitting beside the bed, watching with worry...He remembers the moment when Destroyer destroyed the stage...
Garga: [He has grown stronger...I thought he was obliterated...how can this be?]
When returned to the present, he seems angry...
Garga: [On top of that, My Buddy's now in serious danger. How Dare He...] (sigh) Hou, I'm sorry...I shouldn't have dragged you into this...
Later, Garga hears a knock on the door, catching his attention.
Garga: Come In.
Outside the Door, Daryl & Masato, along with their buddies, come in. They are feeling very sad as they carry some flowers & gifts.
Masato: Hey.
OP: Saikkyou.
Masato: Is he okay?
Garga: He's still unconscious. The Doctor says that he's not sure when he will wake up.
Agito: I still can't believe it. First, Hou lost to Ranma and then Kapao; he's under a severe amount of pain.
Daryl: I can never forgive Destroyer & Ranma for what they've done. Hurting our friend and just ditching him like that? It's treason.
Cross: Speaking of them, we don't even know where he is. I used my fortune-telling, but it's unable to track their whereabouts.
Garga: Indeed. (Flashback) The moment the stage is destroyed and the match ends, Destroyer & Ranma immediately vanish. No traces whatsoever. I even went to his parents' house for clues, but all I found were signs saying "Moving Away. Do not enter".
Masato: He really is gone for good. (sigh) How did it come to this?
Daryl: Moreover, where did Lost World even come from? How come none of us know it until now?
Garga: I'm not sure, but right now I think it's best not to worry about that. Remember, Hou's right here unconscious. We need to help him.
Masato: I hope he wakes up soon. (Realizes) Oh, right, these gifts are for him. They're from his classmates and teachers. And us too.
Garga: Thank you. Just leave it here.
Outside the Ward, Tasuku & Jack are watching over them in secret. They are feeling very sad. The Commissioner lets out a sigh. The two sit in their office while being stern. Tasuku crosses his arms.
Tasuku: I really feel sorry for him. He was innocent and had no part in it. Yet he has to suffer for this...
Jack: Me too. The boy is strong, but not strong enough to defeat him. This is really out of hand.
Tasuku: Hmm....
Tasuku pulls out his phone and reveals the footage where Hou & Ranma had their match. Observing how the Lost World cards are being summoned and played, he feels even more serious.
Tasuku: Vanity Husk Destroyer...
Jack: Those Lost World Monsters are not to be underestimated. They love destruction and slaughter above anything else. Conquering other worlds one by one with nothing stopping them.
Tasuku: Proudly known as Lostvaders, their bloodbath continued endlessly before deities from other dimensions came and stopped them. Thus, sealing them away for good in an alternate dimension, which would eventually be known as the Lost World.
Jack: However, little did we know is that one survived during the battle. And there he is now, being the buddy monster of you know who.
Tasuku: Where is Ranma right now, Light?
It appears that Light Kurouzu and his buddy monster, "Geil," are in front of them. Geil is a monster that looks like Black Death Dragon, Abygale, but without the blackhole above his head and instead it's a white mask with a cape and a sword in a sheath beside him.
Light: It's still a work in progress. I went back to the destroyed stage to look for clues, but sadly, there's no sign of them. Even his socials are gone. Everything I say.
Geil: Truly, they are hard to find. If anything, I'd say Destroyer had something to do with it.
Tasuku: Hmmm.(sigh) Your Father and I were part of the reason on how Lost World was sealed long ago. We should have double-checked if there were any traces of anyone who survived.
Jack: And speaking of Lost World, those Lostvaders have possessed many various corps of monsters. Under the Lost World Flag, they are reborn.
Light: You want my honest opinion, Commissioner? While we're talking about Lost World and everything else, I have no idea what to do next. Like, shouldn't we like take some sort of action? They're literally out in the open.
Jack: We understand your frustration, but right now, we have to remain patient. After all, Lost World is still brand new and requires a sufficient amount of evidence.
Tasuku: Indeed. Therefore, I want Geil and Jack to investigate whether the other worlds are being affected or not by the return of the Lost World. And Light, I need you to pursue Ranma again.
Light: What? But how am I supposed to do that when I don't know where he is?
Tasuku: It's risky, but I have an Idea. This ought to flush him out if it works.
Light: Huh? You have a plan?
Tasuku: I got something in mind that's for sure.
Meanwhile, At Gwen's Cafe.
Gwen: I see...so that's what happened.
Amaterasu: I feel sorry for him. Having his friend commit such evil deeds. Truly heartbreaking.
Masato: Right now, He's still in bed. It's really unknown when he'll be able to wake up. And Ranma's still on the loose. Leaving everything behind.
Daryl: Aside from that, I went to discover all possible phenomenon that brings Lost World to life. But sadly, not even I can do such a thing.
Masato: I mean, Daryl. Lost World is like incredibly...well, new. It's like A New Virus, not even present knowledge can help you.
Daryl: Good Point. (sigh) If anything, we may have to face Lost World, too.
Gwen: Never mind that. Should Hou's Parents Know About This?
Masato: According to Garga, Hou's Mother went to buy some medical supplies for him. His father, however, is still at work in another country and is unable to visit him.
Gwen: Hmm...(yells out loud)
Masato: Gwen?
Amaterasu: Are you okay?
Gwen: Rather than feeling sorry or anything, let's just do something already.
Daryl: But...
Gwen: No buts, I'm going to wake Hou up if it's the last thing I do. In fact, I have an Idea.
Everyone is really shocked and confused. At Hou's Ward, Garga still watches over his buddy. Hou Ren's Mother then comes in with a bag of medical supplies and a special gift.
Garga: Oh, Mrs Teng.
Hou's Mother: He's still asleep...(sigh) Normally, I want to scold him for being in this kind of situation. But I don't feel like it anymore.
Garga: I'm very sorry. I should have looked after your son better.
Hou's Mother: Don't be. It's no one's fault, actually. It just happened, that's all. (sigh) To be honest, aside from being into games, he's also not the type to not help others. He always tends to get into things that may or may not concern him. Like a Busybody.
Garga looks down, ashamed with guilt. Suddenly, Hou's friends arrive.
Garga: Oh, Hello Again.
Hou's Mother: Oh. You all must be Hou Ren's friends. Come In.
Daryl: Hey, Mrs Teng, sorry for bothering, but Gwen has an Idea on how to wake him up.
Gwen steps forward and plays a video on her phone. And the video turns out to be a song video?
Gwen: If I know Hou well, he usually sings a song alone in a park. I tend to watch him in secret.
The song is "Who I am" by Alan Walker. Hou was there in the video singing the song while dancing smoothly, while no one was watching. Butterflies and Birds are flying around him. And the Sunlight shines above him. Everyone's admiring him with calm voices of wows and oohs.
Garga: My. I didn't know my buddy could sing that well.
Daryl: It's beautiful.
Masato: For Share.
As the video of Hou sings, suddenly they hear a voice behind them. It's Hou as he also joins along as he sings. However, his voice is quite soft and he sings slowly. His eyes are still quite close, and slowly they start to open up. Everyone's surprised and happy to see him slowly wake up.
Garga: You're Awake !!!
They all give Hou a warm hug. He still looks a bit faint and pale as he lets out a small smile.
Hou: Hey. I'm...sorry.
Gwen: Don't be. I'm so glad you're okay.
Garga: But...How?
Hou: I heard my voice. And I just...want to join in. I'm surprised...you recorded me.
Gwen: Tee hee. Sorry.
Daryl: Do you remember what had happened? Like anything at all?
Hou: I do. About how I lost the fight. Everything.
Masato & Daryl look with worry. Hou then looks down at his blanket.
Hou: So he's gone...
Hou slowly lets out small tears through his face. Slowly, he starts to cry as he grips his blanket. Everyone's witnessing this in worry and hugs him tightly. All of their buddies also join in.
A day later, Hou was finally discharged from the hospital. Everyone accompanies him as he's being carried out in a wheelchair by Garga. Meanwhile, Tasuku watches him from inside, smiling warmly. All of a sudden, they arrive at their school.
Hou: Why are we here?
Masato: We have a surprise for you.
The moment they all made it to Hou's classroom, party poppers were shot and out came streamers and confetti. All of their classmates pop out and...
Everyone: SURPRISE!!!
Hou: Whoa!!!
The classroom is filled with decorations. Balloons. Streamers. Food. Drinks & etc. The whiteboard even says "Congratulations, Ace of Games".
Sweeden: Congratulations on your discharge.
Hou: Ms Sweeden.
Daryl: And Of Course, winning the Helping Hands Cup. This is for you.
Two of Hou's classmates pass him his trophy, which he carries it.
Hou: Thanks, everyone. Now...Let's Party.
Everyone: YEAH!!!
The party is underway. Some enjoy food and drinks. Chit-chatting here and there. And at the same time, most of the students are having buddyfights of their own.
Daryl: Tri-Star Decision.
Masato: Thunder Dragon Tornado.
Gwen: Buddy Posses. (Possessed)
Amaterasu: Now it's my turn to shine.
While all of this is going on, Hou & Garga are watching in small smiles.
Hou: You think he would love this, too?
Garga: I know he will. Don't worry, we won't lose next time. We will become stronger. And we will bring our friend back.
Hou: Yeah. Until the day I die...I will reach out again and again. And then he'll be my friend again. I'm not giving up, so to speak.
Garga: Well said. And I must defeat Destroyer once more. One way or the other, we will win this.
Gwen: (waves) Hey, Hou.
Daryl: What are you standing around for?
Masato: Come On. Fight me next.
Hou: Be right there. Let's go, Garga.
Garga: Indeed. Let's fight.
Meanwhile, while all of this his happening, out in the city, a livestream is being broadcast with Ion & Takokichi on TV.
Ion: Hello Buddyfight Fans, Ion & Tako here. And we're here to announce a brand new tournament.
Tako: But what's this tournament you ask? And will it be difficult to understand? Fear not, because we're here to explain how it works alongside a special guest.
Ion: And here he is now. The sponsor of the tournament, the buddy police Commissioner himself, Tasuku Ryuenji.
Ion & Tako move out of the way for Tasuku to enter. Tasuku then speaks through a microphone.
Tasuku: Greetings to all Buddyfighters. My name is Tasuku Ryuenji. Announcing this brand new tournament. And its name: THE ACE BUDDYFIGHTER PLAY-OFFS.
The crowd cheers.
Tasuku: The Ace Buddyfighter Play-offs is a tournament that will establish Malaysia's champion.
Ion: You mean...like the strongest buddyfighter to ever exist?
Tasuku: That's right. But in order to do that, participants must make it through the prelims. Where fighters must compete to gain the most wins. However, instead of a local stadium, it will be held at local card shops verified by the Buddy Card Office itself.
Ion: Say WHAT? It's going to be held in Card Shops instead? How Unusual.
Tasuku: Participants who win the prelims shall become Shop Representatives and earn the right to go onto the second round. It will be a survival match, and representatives gather and battle over points. Only the top 8 players will then participate in the final round.
Ion: And whoever comes out on top of that final round will be the Ace Buddyfighter, right?
Tasuku: Correct as always. Now. Let's Aim to be the Number One Champion of Malaysia. Let's go, everyone.
Ion: You heard him loud and clear, folks. So run to your local card shops now and register.
Everyone starts running around, heading to their local card shops to get registered. They are all looking very eager and excited. Meanwhile, up on a building rooftop, Light & Geil watch from afar.
Light: Interesting. So that's what he meant by "flushing him out".
Geil: Ranma & Destroyer will definitely participate, and I'm sure Hou Ren & Garga will do the same.
Light: No doubt about it. This is going to be fun.
Anime Ending: Buddy Funny Days
Hou: The Ace Buddyfighter Playoffs Have Begun. And I'm going to participate using a new flag. Next time, "Ninja Vs Samurai". Join us for a buddyfight.
Story End.