[ His gaze drops one more time as Atem comes to his own understanding of the upcoming events. Yes. That is exactly it and it is clear on Yugi's face. It isn't just being lonely... he just isn't sure how to say he's worried of regressing to being who he was before he met all of them. Not without sounding spineless and a child. He already sounds like enough of one. ]

...and if you ever leave too. [ Yugi notes that quietly. They've talked it over. Except, he knows that their destiny seems to have different steps than what they want.

He can tell his other self still disagrees. It's frustrating in so many ways. Although, he supposes that just shows how they are their own separate people. He would rather they disagree on this than something like the Orichalcos Seal. Something where it is just a difference in point of view as opposed to moving forward. While this discussion is like that? It's not to the degree that Yugi remembers for that duel. ]

Then, what is our compromise? [ He made up his mind back in Battle City. That was the first time he noticed the two were attracted to one another. ] You're the one that has someone that returns how you feel. Not me. So, when I find someone like that, I'll make sure to tell you I need time with her.

[ As much as he'd like it to be Anzu? He knows it won't be. Even if, by chance, she has feelings for him? She's leaving for America... and he doesn't know if she'll ever be back. ]