Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

"...What's your relationship with Ryo-sama?! Are you rivals in love or love rivals???" Just as Asuka was about to say something more, Saotome Rei, who sensed a strong sense of crisis from the blonde beauty in front of her, interrupted her directly and then put on a "super fierce" posture.

Damn it! Are those two useless lumps of fat on my chest mocking me?

Unforgivable! Ugh... that big-breasted woman named Asuka!

296 What a Tanosi duel!

"No...it's not like that..."

Upon hearing Saotome Rei's questioning of her, Asuka couldn't help but show the same troubled expression as Marufuji Ryo had just shown.

no……

What does this all mean...?

Even if we're going to question the relationship between a man and a woman, it should be between me and Yusei, not Liang.

To me, he's just like an older brother; I would never consider him a romantic partner!

"Hmph! You think I'd believe you?"

Saotome Rei said she wouldn't believe a single word of Asuka's explanation.

It must be you, you wicked woman, who uses your sexy figure to manipulate men, right?

The large group of guys surrounding you right now is the best proof of that.

Don't think I didn't notice; Marufuji Sho's lewd gaze has been constantly glancing this way since just now.

Girls are very sensitive to how boys look at them!

"Alright, alright... that's enough!"

Seeing that Asuka was frightened by Saotome Rei's enthusiasm, Yusei, who had been watching the drama unfold for a while, finally decided to intervene in their argument after scratching his head.

The scene of the pretty girls tearing each other apart was quite interesting.

But at this point, there were clearly more important things to deal with.

"Asuka, come here for a second."

Holding Asuka's small hand and shielding her behind him, Yusei then called out to Ryo Marufuji, "Caesar, it's your turn to shine, so get ready!"

"Youxing..."

Asuka, who was standing behind Yusei, suddenly found her hand grasped by his large hand. As she watched Yusei's back, a blush crept onto her cheeks.

Although she felt incredibly embarrassed, Asuka didn't struggle to let go.

Just as she herself had said before, she did not dislike Yusei as a person.

Therefore, she did not feel any aversion to holding hands, a slightly intimate gesture.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that through repeated interactions, she developed a strong liking for Yusei and hoped that their relationship could progress further and become even closer...

"Ahem... Well... Rei, I'm very pleased with your idea..." After Yusei's reminder, Marufuji Ryo finally remembered his purpose.

After clearing his throat and adjusting his mindset, he finally decided to reveal his true feelings to Saotome Rei.

"...Hmm? Caesar's reaction...could it be..."

Upon hearing Marufuji Ryo's statement, everyone instinctively showed expressions of interest.

The gossip about Kaiser Ryo... this is much more interesting than ordinary events!

Having composed himself and regained his composure, Ryo Marufuji looked into Rei Saotome's eyes and said, "But... for me right now, the duel is everything."

After saying this, Ryo Marufuji took out the hairpin that Rei Saotome had left behind from his pocket and returned it to Rei Saotome.

"Master Liang..."

Holding the hairpin that Marufuji Ryo handed her, Saotome Rei had a blank expression on her face.

The person you admire politely rejects you.

Does this mean I've been dumped?

"Xiao Li... go back, go back to where you belong."

Having revealed his true thoughts, Ryo Marufuji's expression returned to its original indifference.

"Hey... there's no need to be so cruel... even if the relationship failed and your true identity was exposed, there's no need to drop out of school, right?"

"With her abilities, Ping Li could easily transfer to the girls' dormitory in Obelisk Blue!"

Yusei expressed strong dissatisfaction and condemnation of Marufuji Ryo's indifferent words.

This straight man's statement... he's single by choice, no doubt about it!

“Yusei, it’s not like that…” Before Marufuji Ryo could say anything, Asuka, who was behind Yusei, tugged at his arm. Then, under Yusei’s gaze, she gently shook her head: “Saotome Rei… she’s not old enough to start school yet… right now, she’s just a fifth-grade elementary school student…”

Before coming to the Osiris Red Dormitory, Marufuji Ryo had already told Asuka about his relationship with Saotome Rei and Saotome Rei's true identity at the lighthouse.

Between the two of them, they were simply a senior and a junior!

After Marufuji Ryo graduated from the junior high school of his original school and went on to the high school of Duel Academy, Saotome Rei, who was still in the elementary school, was naturally forced to separate from him...

"What? Fifth grade in elementary school?" Yusei was momentarily stunned, not quite grasping the meaning behind Asuka's words.

"--Why!"

"...What!?"

"What??? Saotome is not only a girl, but also an elementary school student???"

Meanwhile, on the other side, among the onlookers.

A chorus of gasps rose and fell, accompanied by Asuka's explosive statement.

"So... I was just fighting a primary school student..."

Upon realizing that Saotome Rei was still a minor elementary school student, Yusei's expression became quite interesting...

"Hehehe... Have I been exposed?"

Realizing her true identity had been exposed, Saotome Rei, somewhat embarrassed, rubbed her head and stuck out her tongue in Yusei's direction: "Sorry, Yusei, I kept so many things from you..."

After saying that, Saotome Rei suddenly closed her eyes, extended her finger, and struck the standard victory pose that Yuki Jaden often used on Yusei, who was still stunned: "I won! What an interesting (Tanosi) duel!"

"...I'm speechless!"

Overwhelmed by shock and the overwhelming sense of victory, Yusei, unable to contain himself any longer, released Asuka's hand and collapsed backward to the ground.

"Well... even so, tonight's duel is still quite interesting... isn't it?"

Looking at the bright moon hanging in the sky and the wandering star with a helpless expression, such a thought couldn't help but flash through my mind.

……

...

The next day, at the island's harbor.

Having achieved her goal, Saotome Rei decided to leave and return to her original school, embarking on the regular ferry back home.

Meanwhile, Yusei, Jaden Yuki, Ryo Marufuji, Asuka, and the others were standing at the port seeing off Rei Saotome.

Goodbye, Rei!

Yusei waved goodbye to Rei Saotome, who was leaning halfway out of the ship's window.

This parting is for a future reunion.

When we meet again, we'll probably have different feelings about each other.

"Next year, I will graduate from elementary school..."

Having changed back into her original girl's clothes, Saotome Rei, letting her waist-length hair cascade down like a waterfall, waved her arms in the direction of Yusei and the others: "I'll still take the entrance exam for Duel Academy's junior high school!"

"That's what Li said..."

"Hehehe... Looks like she hasn't given up yet!"

Upon hearing Saotome Rei's shout, Yusei and Yuki Jaden both looked at Marufuji Ryo with teasing eyes.

"Heh... By then, I'll have already graduated and left this place." Marufuji Ryo, arms crossed, had an utterly indifferent expression on his face.

As long as I run fast enough, you'll never catch me!

"Oh dear... speaking of which, although Rei is just an elementary school student, her dueling skills are really..."

Just as Yusei was marveling at last night's duel, a spirited shout suddenly came from the receding ferry: "...Wait for me! Yusei-sama!"

Not Lord Ryo, but Lord Yusei...

Clearly, Saotome Rei has shifted her focus to Yusei.

Jaden Yuki & Asuka: "...Huh?"

Ryo Marufuji: "...Heh! ┐(??｀)┌"

Yuxing: “???”

"Wait... what's going on? I feel like I don't understand the thinking logic of elementary school students these days..." Yusei touched his right hand speechlessly after hearing Saotome Rei's enthusiastic confession.

On it, there seemed to be lingering phantom pain from the mark left by Saotome Rei's bite under Marufuji Ryo's bed in his dormitory...

"I think she must have been influenced by you during your duel yesterday..." Asuka, who prides herself on being a love guru, shrugged, indicating that she could only guess at this possibility.

After all, a girl who longs for love always has unpredictable thoughts.

"Well then, Yusei, I'll leave the rest to you." Ryo Marufuji patted Yusei on the shoulder, unable to suppress his smile, and promptly made his escape.

"Judai...Asuka..."

Yusei reached out his hand for help to the two people closest to him.

"Sho, Hayato, let's go back too. Don't bother Yusei here!" Completely oblivious to Yusei's plea, Jaden Yuki, who seemed oblivious to the atmosphere, slipped away faster than anyone else...

"Yusei, make sure you stay until the ships are out of sight before you leave~~~" Asuka, with her hands behind her back, turned around and followed the others away from the port with a light laugh.

Youxing: “…”