*Yuma had known that the possibility of them being expelled would mean that he would be split up from Yuya and Yuzu, but hearing those words come out of Yuzu's mouth, coupled with how heartbroken she sounded, made Yuma's heart tear in two.

He clasped a hand over his face and let out some strained sobs.*

I don't want that either...! I want us to be able to stay together...! I want the three of us to be able to keep hanging out...! I want us all to grow together here as duelists...!! I...!

*He broke off as he let out another strained sob. He clenched his teeth and tightened the grip of the hand clasping his face.
Then, suddenly, he removed the hand and looked directly at Yuzu. Tears streaming down his face.*

None of us can change what happened! And dwelling in it or blaming ourselves won't help us at all! We need to fight this! We need to show them we won't ever give up! We need to show them our strength as duelists and our bond as friends!!

*Clenching his fists, he stood up quickly from where he was sat, raising his head to the ceiling.*

I WON'T LET THEM TEAR THE THREE OF US APART! NOT EVER!!