Beyblade in Barcelona

    By Bug

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    02 Aug, 2023

    Bc Sol was not just a team but a new journey that seemed destined for me. Leaving Ranjiro behind was not easy but I saw the excitement in his eyes as I was about to embark on this fresh journey. We shared a tight hug, his little hands clutching my shirt.

    "Orio, will you still talk to me?" Ranjiro asked, his voice trembling slightly. I looked at the innocent face of my little brother figure and assured him, "Of course I will." His face beamed at the reassurance, and I knew he was growing stronger on his own.

    As I boarded the plane, my heart buzzed with anticipation. Throughout the long flight, I tried to remember all the Swedish words I knew. It was a futile but fun exercise that kept me on my toes.

    Rantaro was sitting next to me, trying his best to imitate every word I uttered. He was failing miserably but the sight of him trying so earnestly was both heartwarming and hilarious.

    Valt Aoi, the current world champion, was also travelling with us. He too got involved in our game, adding his funny mispronunciations to the mix. We all shared many laughs that made the long flight seem shorter.

    As we flew over the vast ocean, approaching our new lives in Europe, we began to feel a mix of excitement and nostalgia. Spain was going to be our home now, and the thought stirred various emotions within us.

    Rantaro, in his own way, was feeling the same emotions. He started looking at his Beyblade. With a glint in his eye, he held it up and said, "Bc Sol, watch out." He flipped his Beyblade in his hand, making it spin.

    Amid the mixed feelings, Valt came up with an idea to lighten the mood. "Anyone want to play this or that?" he asked, bouncing excitedly on his seat. Without missing a beat, Rantaro and I replied in sync, "Sure."

    Our game started with Valt's first question - Lui or Xander? Without a moment's hesitation, Rantaro and I replied in unison, "Xander."

    The next question was - The Beyclub or the Sword Flames? Again, our response was in sync, "The Beyclub, of course." Valt and Rantaro, lost in thoughts of our upcoming journey and reminiscing about our past Beybattles, responded similarly.

    Our laughter, the spinning Beyblade, and the light-hearted game filled the plane cabin with a warm and cheerful atmosphere. We knew we were stepping into a new phase of our lives, but we also knew, we were doing it together.

    We knew that the challenges ahead would be tougher than any we had faced in our hometown. But we also knew that together, we would face them all and come out stronger.