One month has passed since Aki's return to Neo Domino City. Aki has already made an impact at Neo Domino Hospital, as she has saved numerous lives and her expertise became a factor in those results. She is now regarded as one of their most trusted employees. Also, Yusei has visited the Izayoi household more often since Aki's return. Hideo and Setsuko have noticed the connection between Yusei and Aki, as if their relationship had turned a corner, and it was heading down a path where they figure it was going to be long-term. This was what Hideo and Setsuko were hoping for the longest time, as they invited Yusei over for a holiday dinner.

The evening only featured Hideo, Setsuko, Yusei and Aki as they gathered for a low key and enjoyable feast. Everything was cooked thoroughly and the servings were enough for only the four of them. Add a couple of conversations and they all had a wonderful family night. But the night wasn't over yet…

"Mr. and Mrs. Izayoi, thank you for inviting me to your dinner. I had a wonderful time." Yusei states.

"No problem." Hideo replies. "You are always welcomed here at anytime."

"By the way, you do have something else with you, don't you, Yusei?" Setsuko added. "Something for Aki to have for a long time."

Yusei knew what Setsuko was talking about as the three of them nodded together.

"Hmm, what's going on Yusei?" Aki asks curiously.

Yusei stands up from his chair and then holds Aki's hand.

"Aki, we've known each other for a long time, and our bond and love has never been stronger as it is now. But, I think our bond can last, on a permanent basis." Yusei takes out a small box, and he opens up a ring to show Aki, as he gets down on one knee.

"Yusei…" Aki in shock.

"Aki Izayoi, will you take my hand in marriage and be my wife?" Yusei proposing. Aki's eyes begin to develop water and tears start running down here face soon after.

"Yes, Yusei. I will." Aki replies. Yusei's face lightens up in happiness as he and Aki share a strong embrace and kiss.

"Congratulations!" Hideo and Setsuko speak in unison. "Looks like we have a wedding to plan."

Hideo and Setsuko begin plans a couple of days later as they announce their daughter's engagement to people they know. In a matter of hours, the dueling world finds out about it and is one of the top stories, since everybody knows Team 5D's and its leader, Yusei Fudo.

When the announcement about Yusei and Aki was told, the remaining members of Team 5D's had their own reactions of the news.

First was Jack Atlas. While competing in Australia's Duel League and just winning a recent duel, Jack was sipping his Blue-Eyes coffee while watching the television, but only to spit it out as he hears the big news.

"Great Bloomin' Onion!" Jack reacts in his normal fashion. "Since when did Yusei become such a softie?" He would then figure out what was next. "Well, I guess it is that time for me to return to Neo Domino City."

Crow was in a competitive Duel League in America when he heard the news. All he did was have his jaw drop and eyes shot wide open. His fellow duelists take notice.

"Dude, what's up Crow?" One duelist asks, but then sees the screen. "Hey, is that Yusei Fudo? Engaged?" Crow nods.

"That is Yusei Fudo." Crow replies. Suddenly he smiles. "Typical Yusei. He's always doing something right…and I got to be there for his big day!"

In London, Rua and Ruka arrive home after a long day and watch the breaking news on their monitor. Ruka couldn't have been any more excited.

"Big sister Aki is getting married to Yusei! How exciting!"

However, the next thing you see and hear is Rua pointing his finger at his tongue and making gagging noises. Ruka makes an objection.

"Uh, Rua, didn't you say once that Yusei and Aki were on a date when they went skating?"

"Oh, yeah. I forgot." Rua replies in embarrassment.

"Then I guess you saw this coming…" Ruka states. "Regardless, we need to know when the big day is going to happen, so we can return to Neo Domino City."

"Neo Domino City?" Rua asks. "Now that will be a day I can't wait to go back!"

3 MONTHS LATER

The day had finally come for Yusei and Aki. The ceremony was going to be a private one with only invited guests. The members of Team 5D's were all in the front row, and they got to reunite with Yusei and Aki several days prior to the event.

Yusei is already at the altar and is waiting for Aki. As soon as she enters, the guests stand and Yusei sees a beautiful young woman wearing a strapless wedding gown, as Aki happily walks alongside her father, who then lets her be with Yusei at the end of the aisle. The ceremony would last 30 minutes as the priest discussed several things in regards to marriage, the Bible, and other related topics. After Yusei and Aki exchanged vows, saying they would be there for one another, for better or for worse, and putting the band on each other's ring finger, one more announcement had to be made from the priest.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife." The priest announces. "Yusei, you can kiss your bride." Yusei lifts up Aki's veil and then proceeds to kiss his new wife.

"I love you, Aki."

"I love you, Yusei."

"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Yusei Fudo." The priest would state, as the crowd cheered.

Yusei and Aki walk out of the altar and to the outside where instead of a limousine to escort them out, a custom D-Wheel was waiting for them where it would allow two people to be on the vehicle. As Yusei and Aki got on the D-Wheel, they only had one thing to say to the guests as they left.

"Riding Duel, Acceleration!"