Ep. 19: A fierce popularity contest unfolds with Honda backing Miho against the arrogant Kaoruko Himekoji.
Aired on August 8, 1998

Supported by Honda, Miho competes in a popularity contest against the arrogant school beauty Kaoruko Himekoji. The situation escalates when Kaoruko resorts to cheating, resulting in physical harm to Miho. In response to this injustice, Yami Yugi intervenes and challenges Kaoruko to a Shadow Game. This duel is structured in a way that ensures Kaoruko is bound to lose, serving as a direct consequence for her dishonest actions and the harm she caused. The narrative focuses on the confrontation between the two girls and the supernatural intervention that determines the outcome of their rivalry.
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- Ep. 17 · A Last Minute Match - The Model that Invites
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- Ep. 19 · A fierce popularity contest unfolds with Honda backing Miho against the arrogant Kaoruko Himekoji.
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- Ep. 22 · Yugi and friends navigate Death-T laser tag and giant killer robot challenges
- Ep. 23 · Yugi Faces Mokuba in Capsule Monster Chess Before Dueling Kaiba at Death-T 5