Which Yugioh Arc V Fanfictions Depict Reiji And Yuya'S Rivalry Turning Into Deep Mutual Respect?

I’ve binged so many 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V' fanfics where Reiji and Yuya start as bitter rivals but end up respecting each other’s strength. One standout had them stranded in a duel spirit world, forced to cooperate against a common enemy. Their clashes weren’t just about cards—Reiji’s cold logic versus Yuya’s passion created this electric tension. Slowly, they began borrowing each other’s tactics, like Yuya integrating Pendulum analytics while Reiji experimented with Entertainment Dueling’s unpredictability. The turning point was always Reiji admitting Yuya’s creativity isn’t just chaos—it’s strategic brilliance in disguise. Fics that nail their dynamic show Reiji subtly protecting Yuya’s ideals from corporate exploitation, while Yuya helps Reiji reconnect with his father’s original vision for dueling.

The evolution of Reiji and Yuya’s relationship in fanfiction often mirrors the best parts of 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V'—themes of legacy and innovation colliding. One epic 80k-word fic depicted them as co-leaders of a reformed Leo Corporation, rebuilding the city after the dimensional war. Reiji’s meticulous urban planning clashed with Yuya’s grassroots approach, but their debates became legendary among fans. The writer crafted scenes where Reiji secretly attends Yuya’s kids’ duel classes, taking notes on how joy impacts skill retention.

Another favorite of mine explored their post-canon rivalry through interdimensional diplomacy. Reiji’s multiversal trade agreements kept getting disrupted by Yuya’s spontaneous peace tournaments, yet their mutual goal of unity forced them into alliance. The author brilliantly showed Reiji’s respect growing as Yuya deciphered ancient duel glyphs that stumped Akaba scientists. Tiny details sold it—like Reiji always carrying Yuya’s handmade pendulum in his briefcase as a lucky charm.

Some fics dive darker, with Yuya inheriting part of Reiji’s father’s consciousness, making their duel-based arguments terrifyingly personal. The respect here is hard-won; Reiji sees Yuya battling the same corporate corruption that twisted his family, while Yuya recognizes Reiji’s sacrifices to dismantle systemic oppression. The best versions don’t erase their differences—they weaponize them, like Reiji’s AI duel bots being reprogrammed by Yuya to teach emotional intelligence.

As someone who writes 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V' metas, I’m obsessed with fics where Reiji and Yuya’s rivalry matures into professional admiration. A recurring theme is Reiji funding Yuya’s duel school while demanding quarterly strategy reports—their meetings become this delightful mix of boardroom tension and duel-disk demonstrations. One author framed their bond through Reiji’s younger sister, showing him reluctantly asking Yuya to teach her pendulum summoning after seeing how it helps her anxiety.

Another angle I love is post-war trauma forcing them to rely on each other. Yuya’s PTSD from multiple possessors makes him reject dueling until Reiji challenges him to a no-summoning match, reminding him that his worth isn’t tied to cards. The respect builds through small gestures—Reiji keeping Yuya’s failed action cards in his office as a reminder to adapt, Yuya defending Reiji’s harsh methods to Sakaki’s students by explaining corporate warfare realities.

Crossovers do this brilliantly too. A 'Yakuza' fusion had Reiji as a clan heir and Yuya as a street performer, their mutual respect born from Reiji recognizing Yuya’s ability to unite rival gangs through duel tournaments. The economic disparity between them stays relevant, with Reiji’s resources vs. Yuya’s street smarts creating perfect synergy when tackling organized crime.