Johan Anderson man... This guy is the heart of Season 3 and really showed just how much Judai was falling.
He exposes Judai's flaws, his fears and inspires him.
In the dual with Cobra, Johan saw Judai was afraid and that Cobra's words were getting to him.. So he made a joke and told Judai that hey its okay.
He's not dumb, he knew this wasn't the time for jokes but knew that's what Judai needed. He needed to be strong for Judai.
He also showed himself to be a leader, a responsibility Judai himself is happy to pass onto him. He's the one who gets the students to chill and sorts the plan out when the whole zombie shit goes down.
Johan defends himself when that guy tried to steal his deck and is so worried that Judai... Already exhausted and hurt comes to save him. Because Judai shouldn't have to save him, shouldn't drop his own wellbeing for him.
Because Judai's so used to being on a pedestal by others as the hero who saves them all he can't cope... He doesn't know what to do.
Johan repeatedly asks if Judai's okay before Judai can even say anything, he just knows.
He's one of the most strongest dualists in his generation, said by Pegasus himself.
Personally I believe Judai's downfall started in Season 2 when he lost the ability to see his cards that's the lowest I've ever seen him.
(Could be wrong could be earlier if I check)
And Johan doesn't let him hide it and talks to him. And Judai thinks the world of him, sees him as not just an equal but someone he can aspire to be.
Heck Judai gets upset that his reason for dualing isn't as noble or great at Johan's and he's the one who supports him with that.
Johan has so much faith in Judai.
He became his literal rock. And when he dissappeared Jaden was back where he started but couldn't cope.
He was erratic and desperate. Now Judai would've been desperate if it was any of his friends yes but I definitely don't think it'd have had the same effect.
Johan kept him grounded, let him feel vulnerable and allowed Judai to put his faith in others and not bare everything alone.
That's why Yubel possessed Johan because "the love Judai had for them was given to Johan instead"
And they wanted him to suffer and who else would make Judai that desperate.
Johan is a great character because of how he fits in the narrative but Judai himself, he's the version of Judai, that Judai wishes he could be.
And Johan admires Judai, his spirit his heart and who is as a person. That smile he shared with him during the whole Syrus almost drowned thing was nothing short of fondness.
And when it comes to their ship I can absolutely see Judai feeling he isn't enough for Johan because he's caused him so much pain and Judai's changed both physically and mentally and how can you...
And Johan would accept him like he always has.
In conclusion: Crystal boi is a good boi and deserves everything and he's so awesome and badass and just yes. His number one fan is Judai.
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