Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Watching the departing figures of everyone, and seeing Saotome Rei waving her arms at her from the ferry, Yusei, feeling abandoned by everyone, waved back and looked up at the sky above.

Ah... the sky is so blue, the clouds are so white...

My future is so bright... what a load of rubbish!

"Please wait for me, Master Yusei~~~"

"Oh... um..."

And so, in the gentle morning breeze, Yusei, filled with doubt about his future, silently spent the time saying goodbye.

Despite his complaints, he patiently said goodbye to Saotome Rei.

Yusei returned to Osiris Red's dormitory only after the ship had crossed the horizon and disappeared from sight.

As for the subsequent beating of his "traitor" roommates (referring to the card game)... that's another story...

……

...

After Saotome Rei left, Duel Academy returned to peace once again.

Soon, it was time for a friendly (and perhaps awkward) sparring session between Duel Academy and its sister school, Northern Academy.

At this moment, in the conference room of the Duel Academy, the faculty and staff of various departments of the Duel Academy are discussing the academy's representatives for this year's competition.

The dormitory head of Osiris Red—Daitokuji, the dormitory head of the girls' dormitory of Obelisk Blue—Ayukawa Megumi, the dormitory head of the boys' dormitory—Chronos de Medici, the dormitory head of the Yellow Sun God dormitory—Curry Demon Kabayama, as well as the bald principal Samejima, and the three supervisors sent by Chairman Kagemaru...

In addition to last year's college representative, Marufuji Ryo stood quietly to the side, remaining silent.

The room, though not particularly spacious, was now filled with the stalwart pillars of the Duel Academy.

"Why...why not let Marufuji Ryo continue to represent us? A friendly match between Duel Academy and Northern Academy should of course send our best students!"

Professor Kunonos, gesturing wildly and making bewildering gestures, still possessed a face as handsome as ever, surpassing that of ordinary people.

"But... I heard that the representative on the other side this year is a first-year student... If we send Marufuji Ryo, a third-year student, wouldn't that be unfair?"

With his hands resting on the armrests of the chair, Principal Samejima wore a troubled expression.

After all, the principal of the Northern Academy across the street was his rival in love and his nemesis!

If he could win with certainty, he naturally wouldn't refuse Professor Kunonos's request to send Ryo Marufuji to fight.

However, the opposing team has sent a first-year student who hasn't even been in school for a year as their representative this year... Under these circumstances, if they still send Marufuji Ryo to compete...

Even if we win, we'll probably only be met with ridicule from the other side!

……

Ha... Samejima, you can't accept defeat, can you? Or is Marufuji Ryo your only student?

Screw you! Who are you calling a sore loser? Say it again if you dare!

Fine, I'll say it. You think I'm afraid of an old man like you? You bastard...%＆*￥……

……

Thinking of this, Principal Samejima gripped the armrest of his chair tightly and turned his gaze to Marufuji Ryo beside him. "What do you think... Marufuji?"

Faced with Principal Samejima's question, Marufuji Ryo simply shook his head slightly: "...I have no objection."

"So, the question is, who should be chosen as our representative..."

At this point, Principal Samejima looked again at Ryo Marufuji, who had his arms crossed, as if he intended to ask for his opinion.

"...Then I recommend Yusei to represent Duel Academy in the battle."

After a moment of silence, Marufuji Ryo expressed his opinion in a confident tone.

If we're talking about the strongest duelist in this Duel Academy, then Yusei is undoubtedly the one.

However, as a first-year student in Osiris Red, Yusei is naturally not as famous as Kaiser Ryo, a third-year student.

"What...letting a student from Osiris Red be the academy's representative? Absolutely not!"

Upon hearing Marufuji Ryo's words, Professor Chronos, whose face contorted with extreme reluctance, suddenly stood up, bracing himself on the table with both hands.

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P.S.: The professor is Italian; his name is a transliteration.

So theoretically, either 【Kronos】 or 【Kronos】 is acceptable.

297 Yosawa Sky makes a strong statement.

Professor Chronos felt somewhat gratified that his prized student, Ryo Marufuji, had recommended someone else to represent him in the competition, rather than that annoying underachiever, Jaden Yuki.

However, one thing at a time,

Professor Chronos was still quite unhappy about having a student from Osiris Red represent the Academy!

Oh, lol!

Duel Academy doesn't need bad students!

Osiris Red's students, just obediently be the worst of the worst for me!

Want to be the college representative? Dream on!

As long as I, Chronos, am alive, I will absolutely not allow this to happen!

"Oh? Opposing opinions... Professor Chronos, do you have any students you recommend?"

Principal Samejima wasn't too surprised to hear Professor Chronos's rebuttal, as he was quite familiar with Chronos's personality.

"Is there even a question? Of course it's ten thousand feet... um..."

Faced with Principal Samejima's question, Professor Chronos instinctively wanted to answer with Manjoume's name.

However, at this moment, he suddenly remembered the fact that Manjoume had already left, and his words faltered.

Everyone: "Huh?"

"Uh...here..."

Under the gazes of everyone, Professor Chronos, who was completely embarrassed, began to frantically search his mind for a suitable candidate other than Manjoume.

"Ah...right! I recommend Misawa Daichi from Sun God Yellow!"

Professor Chronos, struck by a sudden inspiration, abruptly raised his head, revealing a kingly arrogance, and continued, "As the top scorer in the written exam upon enrollment, I believe that Misawa, who is capable of advancing to Obelisk Blue, is clearly a more suitable candidate than the students of Osiris Red..."

"Mizawa...? But..."

Upon hearing these words, Principal Samejima crossed his arms and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

Let Daichi Misawa be the student representative...

This suggestion... seems pretty good?

But Yusei is pretty good too...

There's only one representative from the college, which is making things a bit tricky...

"Yes, yes! It's Misawa!"

Seeing that Principal Samejima was inclined to make a move, Professor Chronos quickly left his seat and came to stand in front of Principal Samejima. While rubbing his hands together, he put on a fawning expression and leaned close to his face, saying, "How about this... Principal, let Misawa and Yusei have a duel, and the winner will become the academy's representative... What do you think of this proposal? Isn't it fair?"

"Uh..." Feeling the oppressive feeling caused by the handsome face of the Pot of Greed approaching him, Principal Samejima couldn't help but shift his gaze to his prized student, the successor of the Electronic Dragon - Ryo Marufuji.

"...I have no objection."

Feeling the gazes cast upon him, Marufuji Ryo, arms crossed and a calm expression, simply shook his head slightly without offering any rebuttal.

In his view, Yusei's strength had even surpassed his own, and Chronos's proposal was simply asking for trouble.

"Oh ho ho ho ho... then it's decided!"

Professor Chronos, who thought his scheme had succeeded, couldn't help but smirk and reveal a smug smile after confirming that no one objected to his proposal.

……

Duel Academy, Alchemy Class Time.

After concluding the faculty meeting, Master Daitokuji informed Yusei of the results in his alchemy class: "Yusei, you and Misawa will now engage in a duel to select a representative to represent the academy in the friendly duel against Northern Academy..."

Of course, he had already finished teaching today's lesson before announcing this.

As for how many people are listening... well, that's pretty much up to fate...

"Huh? Osiris Red is this year's academy representative?"

"...Isn't there also Misawa?"

"Oh...right, there's also Misawa...how strange, why do I always subconsciously overlook him?"

"Speaking of which...wasn't this year's representative already decided internally, and it's Caesar Ryo?"

"Ah! I heard from Ms. Emi at the infirmary... Apparently, because the representative from Northern Academy this year is a first-year student, we also have to choose from first-year students... otherwise it would be unfair."

"Oh, I see!"

……

Discussions rose and fell, accompanied by the voices of people from Daitoku-ji Temple.

Daitoku-ji, stroking the head of the "Pharaoh" in his arms, watched the students' reactions with a smile.

"Wow, Yusei! He actually got chosen as the representative!"

"Yes, yes! Osiris Red is counting on you!"

Sho Marufuji and Judai Yuki, who were sitting on either side of Yusei, immediately congratulated Yusei after hearing Daitokuji-sensei's explanation.

"A duel with Yosawa... Misawa Daichi?"

Touching his chin, Yusei, sitting in the front row, couldn't help but turn his head and glance at Daichi Misawa behind him.

It's not just a coincidence or an accident.

Despite being in Duel Academy for so long, Yusei has yet to have a single duel with Daichi Misawa...