with Yuma into a Dark Zexal form, and can draw "Dark Zexal Weapons". When Yuma is in a head-to-head combat with Mr. Heartland he undergoes another transformation called Zexal III which allows them to maintain the Shining Draw and now they are able to use an ability called "Zexal Field". The "Original Number", Astral is a mysterious spirit from another plane of existence who has to carry out an important mission, but unfortunately, Yuma is the only one who hears and sees him. A calculating person, Astral makes a list of his observations of Yuma and other human behaviors while offering his dueling wisdom to the boy. His aim is to obtain the 99 "Numbers" Cards which are fragments of his own memories, scattered when he entered Yuma's dimension. It is thanks to his tuition that Yuma gradually becomes more skilled and experienced as a duelist while maintaining his positive outlook on life. Yuma and Astral's partnership is shown to be one of equals, though; from Yuma, Astral learns to be more positive and in touch with his emotions. He normally resides in a special world within Yuma's Emperor Key, featuring a strange ship whose parts become unlocked as Astral collects more "Numbers" cards. However, Astral is horrified to learn that his purpose is to destroy the world. Eventually, this is revealed to be a deception by Number 96 which turns out to be a corrupted memory known as a Forbidden Number. His true purpose as mentioned by Eliphas and later confirmed by Astral himself, is to destroy Barian World. Tori Meadows / Yuma's classmate and childhood friend. She will usually use her D-Gazer to watch augmented reality duels. She is shown to never leave Yuma's side, no matter what the circumstances, and seems to harbor a crush on Yuma. In the final episode of Zexal II, she confessed to him that she loves him, then adding in his smile as well, which caused Yuma to greatly blush as she grasped his hand (in the dub it is still made blatant by her stating that she is Gagaga for him). She is also intelligent, and good with computers. She has developed a rivalry with Cathy for Yuma's affections. Tori does not duel often; throughout the entire series only one duel involving her was shown in full. She uses a Fairy Deck and her ace monster is Fairy Cheer Girl. Kite