Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

With a groan, Jaden Yuki, who had just received Ayanokouji's ball, lost his balance and collapsed on the court.

"Stand up! Stand up, Judai Yuki!"

"Show me your heroic power! Don't be discouraged by this! What will you do later if you don't keep pushing now?"

"I've only just started warming up, I haven't even gotten serious yet!"

One passionate yet sarcastic remark after another poured out of Ayanokouji's mouth. Lying on the ground, Yuki Jaden couldn't help but feel a sense of resentment as he listened to these words.

"Of course! I have no intention of giving up so easily!"

Struggling to get up from the ground, Yuki Judai gripped his tennis racket tightly once more.

Next, he planned to give it his all.

The power of effort is like water in a sponge; you can always squeeze some out!

“Wahahahaha…”

"That's it! That's it! Today's sunset is only for today. Now that you've stood up again, let's paint a dazzling tomorrow together!"

With a neurotic, enthusiastic laugh, Ayanokouji gripped his racket tightly, ready to meet the attack: "Come on! Seeing how serious you are! Let's have another 50 balls!"

"Huh? 50 balls? You're not kidding, are you?"

Hearing the outrageous words spoken by Ayanokouji, the flame that had just surged in Yuki Jaden's heart was extinguished once again.

Just like with the Hero deck, Jaden Yuki follows a burst-damage strategy, and he is completely unskilled at this kind of long-term attrition warfare.

"Hahaha... How about that? Doesn't it give you energy now? Let's cheer each other on and strive for a bright future!"

"Youth! Burn brightly!"

"Long live the wonderful youth!"

Ayanokouji nervously swung his tennis racket at the empty space in front of him, a look of excitement on his face.

Although Professor Kunonos said he could treat Jaden Yuki as he pleased, Ayanokouji had his own plans.

Those people watching over there seem to be Asuka's best friends...

Since they're all watching, I'd better show off my prowess!

Unaware that her reputation had plummeted to rock bottom, Ayanokouji continued to indulge in wishful thinking...

"Ha... hypocrite!"

Yusei shrewdly summarized Ayanokouji's personality, and a look of disdain flashed across his face.

That being said, there aren't many normal guys among those with Obelisk Blue skin!

Either they're spoiled brats who think they're superior, or they're two-faced hypocrites...

Compared to them, Manjoume is actually a relatively normal person...

"That minister... his cheerful smile when he spoke was like he was acting..." Not only Yusei, but even Marufuji Sho had seen through Ayanokouji's hypocrisy.

So sometimes, intuition really is right.

You can't always tell a person's true nature just by looking at their appearance.

"...Speaking of which, I really don't understand what he's talking about!"

With her eyebrows slightly arched, Junko's face showed an expression as if she had seen an alien.

If she hadn't witnessed it firsthand, but only heard about it secondhand, Junko wouldn't have known that Ayanokouji was such a person.

As expected, Lord Yusei is much better than this guy!

Not only is she incredibly strong and has a calm demeanor, but she also knows how to take care of people…

Most importantly, he's so handsome, exactly my type...

Ahhh... I love it...

Looking at Yusei with his arms crossed beside her, Junko couldn't help but fall into a state of infatuation.

"Huh? Asuka-sama...you're here!"

Out of the corner of her eye, Momoe noticed the blonde girl walking into the tennis club, and she couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

Just as Jaden Yuki and Ayanokouji were starting a new round of attack and defense, Asuka, having finished her conversation with Mr. Daitokuji, finally arrived at the tennis club.

After glancing around at the scenery, Asuka walked straight toward Yusei.

Jaden Yuki is playing basketball with Ayanokoji, so it would be a good time to disturb him.

Moreover, among this group, Yusei is the most reliable.

Since that's the case, then the person we're looking for has been identified.

"What?! Asuka's here?!"

Upon hearing Momoe's exclamation, Ayanokouji, who was playing against Jaden Yuki, immediately left the court without hesitation and headed towards Asuka, just like a hungry wolf seeing a delicious meal.

Tennis and all that, what's more important than girls?

249 Asuka's fiancé

Are there very few normal people among boys with Obelisk blue skin?

Seeing Ayanokoji's expression suddenly change, and how he abruptly abandoned Yuki Jaden and left the tennis court alone, Yusei couldn't help but think this.

Just moments ago, Ayanokouji was confiding his personal ideals and painting a beautiful picture of the future with Jaden Yuki, but upon hearing that Asuka was coming, he instantly transformed into a devoted admirer and rushed to Asuka's side.

This blatant self-contradiction is truly the epitome of a hypocrite!

"Yo~~~ Asuka! I'm so glad you came to see me~~~"

Ayanokouji, oblivious to Asuka's feelings, stood in her way with a fake smile, stretched out his arm, and struck what he thought was an incredibly cool pose.

So, after seeing my impressive performance on the court, have you fallen in love with me?

I look as handsome as ever today, I'd give myself an 85 out of 100!

Ayanokouji's actions clearly conveyed this message.

"Ah...?"

However, to Ayanokouji's surprise, Asuka didn't even glance at his "cool" gesture, as if she hadn't seen him at all. She simply walked around him and went to Yusei instead.

"Yusei, do you have a moment? There's something I'd like to discuss with you privately."

Asuka placed her hand on her other arm and asked Yusei for a private conversation.

"Oh? You need something from me?... Okay then."

Upon hearing that Asuka needed to speak with him, Yusei involuntarily lowered his arms, which were crossed over his chest.

Despite having some doubts, Yusei agreed to Asuka's request.

So the two of them left the crowd and walked to the other side of the playground.

"...How curious! What are those two talking about?"

Seeing that Ayanokouji didn't intend to continue playing, Jaden Yuki put down his racket, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and came to Sho Marufuji's side.

Looking at the two with serious expressions, seemingly discussing something, Jaden Yuki couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"Could it be... something related to romance?"

Watching the two people talking up close in the distance, Momoe, her love-struck mind taking over, suddenly blurted out a guess.

"What? Yusei-sama and Asuka...when did they become so close...?"

"I'm doomed... If I compete with Asuka, I'm sure I'll lose..."

Junko, misled by Momoe's words, mistakenly believed that Yusei and Asuka had a very close relationship, and couldn't help but show a worried expression.

Although she is also a beautiful young woman in the prime of her life, she is still far inferior to Asuka, who is the school beauty of Duel Academy.

While it's not as stark as a bright red flower contrasting with a supporting green leaf, it's still the kind of thing that can't compete with...

"What are you thinking... What is all this nonsense?"

Seeing the two girls' expressions become increasingly varied, a row of black lines appeared on Yuki Jaden's forehead.

Girls are such a hassle...

Duels are more interesting!

"That's right! Yusei would never betray our Great FFF Group! ...Right..."

With a resolute expression, Marufuji Sho agreed with his older brother's opinion without hesitation.

How could a card player as skilled as Yu Xing possibly like women?

But when he suddenly recalled the Tengu Musubi who had visited Yusei before, his voice gradually faded.

Perhaps... or maybe not?

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Why aren't there so many beautiful girls surrounding me?!

After comparing himself to Yusei in his mind, Marufuji Sho realized that he was completely outclassed and lowered his head with a sad expression.

Comparing one person to another is really irritating!

……

"Master Daitokuji just said that it seems someone is investigating Manjoume..." Asuka glanced around and, finding no one else listening, quietly explained what had just happened to Yusei.

"Manjoume? Didn't that guy already leave the Duel Academy and go out to train?"

"At this point in time, is someone still investigating him? Where is he?"

With a puzzled expression on his face, Yusei began to ponder the current situation in his mind.

According to the original story, Manjoume should have gone to the Northern Academy after leaving Duel Academy.

There, he will shed his former naivety, be reborn, and obtain his new ace monster—the Armed Dragon!

"Um...I'm not entirely clear on the specifics either..."