Just as they arrived at the Sunset Station, it was much to their disappointment and slight annoyance that Jaakuna and Avalon missed the train by just a few minutes as Jaakuna clearly saw the train off in the distance. He sighed at that fact. He instantly took his gaze to Avalon. He narrowed his eyes slightly as his red-haired friend echoed Seifer’s name and how him and Hayner were always at each other’s throats. Jaakuna nodded as he knew that to be true. Even when all of them were in elementary school, Hayner and Seifer competed for everything. They competed who the fastest on the monkey bars were, they competed in academics — both failing miserably by the way. Their respective groups only could watch in embarrassment as the two stubborn leaders competed over the years. [b]“My bet is on Hayner.”[/b] Jaakuna said, [b]“I know Setzer won last year and Seifer beat Hayner in the semi-finals, but I heard Setzer is away somewhere. Rumor has it is that he got into some trouble with bad people and he’s in hiding. Of course, that’s just the rumor.”[/b] Jaakuna said to Avalon.

When Avalon brought up the idea of he and Jaakuna defeating them last year, a genuine look of surprise came over his face. Jaakuna didn’t make it too far in last year’s tournament. He’s embarrassed to admit it, but he lost to Rai last year in the first round. It was not only embarrassing for him, but Rai was one of the weakest strugglers in Twilight Town. So, for Jaakuna to lose to him was not only sad, but it damaged his street credit.[b]“Yeah, like that’ll happen.”[/b] Jaakuna laughed a bit. [b]“Though, I do need to redeem myself, so perhaps it wouldn’t be a totally bad idea for us to join the tournament.”[/b] Jaakuna said, [b]“I just don’t know if we’ll be able to sign up in time.”[/b] Jaakuna said. Avalon would go on to mention how Jaakuna could impress Fuu. Jaakuna’s face went slightly red. [b]“What are you talking about!? She wouldn’t be interested in me. She’s with Rai, I believe.”[/b] Jaakuna said as he thought if what he said was true.