Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

The way he spoke and his familiar attitude... could it be that I've seen him somewhere before?

But why do I have no impression of him at all?

"Hmm... I feel like I've seen this man somewhere before... Judging from his uniform, it should be the Apollo yellow..."

With a look of reminiscence, Daichi Misawa frowned, trying hard to recall his impressions of Curry Mask.

However, I really can't remember it right now.

This unremarkable face seems familiar, yet somehow I've never seen it before...

What is...

Ugh... I just can't remember the name!!! Can someone please remind me?!

"Honestly...you guys are so forgetful! You can't even remember the teacher's name?"

Seemingly having learned the middle-aged man's identity, Aunt Domi, who was holding the fat cat Pharaoh, couldn't help but speak up after seeing the puzzled looks on everyone's faces: "Don't you remember? Isn't that person... um... who was it again?"

"..."

As the words were about to come out, Aunt Duomei realized with embarrassment that she seemed to have forgotten the person's name as well.

She didn't seem to have the right to condemn others...

This is a bit awkward...

Everyone: "...Aunt Duomei?"

"Hey~~~ Sorry~"

Touching the back of her head, Aunt Duomei, who was being stared at by everyone, stuck out her tongue, blinked, and made a cute face before revealing an embarrassed smile.

"Hey! Who are you anyway?!"

Even the seniors who had been in the academy for over a year didn't remember Curry Mask, so it was even less likely that Dilano Kenzan, a freshman this year, would recognize him.

With his impatient and hot-tempered personality, he immediately and bluntly asked Curry Mask about his identity.

Don't try to act all familiar with me, you stranger!

"Hahaha... As expected, nobody remembers me anymore..."

After letting out a few dry, bitter laughs and shaking his head, Curry Mask began a simple self-introduction under the curious gazes of the crowd: "Um... my identity is the dormitory head of the Sun God Yellow Dormitory—Kabayama..."

Everyone: "...!!!"

"Professor Kaba... Professor Kabayama... Yes! There really is such a person!"

"So...she really is an art teacher..."

"Uh... it's Xiaohua?"

"What's going on... At your age, still cosplaying here? Professor, are you still a child at heart?"

Upon hearing this, everyone realized that Curry Mask's true identity was none other than Professor Kabayama, the dormitory head of the almost invisible Sun God Yellow Dormitory.

As is well known, apart from the abandoned old school buildings, the Duel Academy High School currently has four dormitories in use: the male and female dormitories of Osiris Red, Apollo Yellow, and Obelisk Blue. Each dormitory has a teacher who also serves as the dormitory manager.

The head of the Osiris Red Dormitory is Daitokuji-sensei, who died in the previous Seven Stars Incident. Currently, his duties are being taken over by Aunt Tomie and the Fat Cat Pharaoh.

Professor Chronos, the head of the Obelisk Blue boys' dormitory, lost to Judai Yuki in the entrance exam and, feeling ashamed, has been trying to target Judai Yuki. He has recently become somewhat more restrained.

The head of the Obelisk Blue girls' dormitory is a mature older sister who also serves as a physical education teacher and school doctor—Ms. Ayukawa Megumi.

Yusei and his friends had met all three of these people before and often ran into them, so they had a fixed impression of them in their minds.

But things are different at Huang's dormitory...

Although Professor Kabayama, who teaches art courses, has always served as the dormitory head of the Sun God Yellow dormitory, he also hosted welcome parties when Misawa Daichi and Dilano Kenzan entered the dormitory, and attended every faculty and staff meeting...

But for some reason, people's impression of him remains so vague.

It was as if...this person almost didn't exist.

"Uh... I don't remember at all... So the head of the Sun God Huang dormitory was the art teacher?"

Scratching his head, a puzzled Kenzan continued to ask, "But why are you doing such strange cross-dressing, dorm leader? Is this some kind of hobby of yours?"

Hmm, an old man's fantasies are definitely not something ordinary people can understand!

"I didn't do this because I liked it! The reason I did it was because..."

After a pause, Professor Kabayama slowly began, "As the dormitory head, I've always treated everyone with courtesy, but when I came to my senses, everyone had already left my side... Occasionally, when I went to check the dorms, I would only find empty rooms with no signs of anyone living there... Waaah... This kind of thing..."

Professor Kabayama's voice trembled slightly as he spoke of this.

Like an elderly person living alone for a long time, he longs for the companionship of young people.

"...So, I came up with this idea."

Pointing to the RV and the large pot of delicious curry beside him, Professor Kabayama continued, "As long as there's delicious curry, you'll definitely come back, right?"

"Uh...why curry?"

"...You'll come back, won't you?!"

"Um...Professor, calm down!"

"...Ahem! Anyway, in order to let more people know about my prized curry, I transformed from the approachable Professor Kabayama into the righteous hero Curry Mask!!!"

Picking up the brown paper bag from the ground and putting it back over his head, Professor Kabayama, whose face was once again covered, reverted to his Curry Mask persona. His tone and aura also returned to their previous haughty state: "Alright! Kenzan-kun! Come back to the Sun God Yellow Dormitory with me!"

"...I have absolutely no idea what you're trying to say!"

He waved his hands hastily, his face full of embarrassment.

Just kidding... If I leave, wouldn't Marufuji Sho be able to take advantage of the situation and get Yuki Judai's personal guidance ahead of time?

I absolutely cannot allow this to happen!

"Why...why can't you understand my thoughts! I'm doing all this for your own good!"

Curry Mask looked puzzled and pointed at the opposite Sword Mountain: "Why did you leave from the Yellow Dormitory of the Sun God? The Yellow Dormitory is clearly superior to the Red Dormitory in terms of both educational facilities and living environment!"

Kabayama...Curry Mask, who was saying these words, still couldn't understand Kenzan and the others' thoughts.

Instead of enjoying their superior environment, they insist on living in that old, dilapidated place in Osiris Red... Are these silly kids just bored and have nothing better to do?

Or is it that you have some complaints about the Huang dormitory and don't want to stay there any longer?

"...Indeed, the environment of the yellow dormitory is much better than that of the red dormitory."

Speaking calmly, answering Curry Mask's question, Kenzan's eyes narrowed, and he replied, "However! There are many irreplaceable partners of mine here!"

"……partner?"

"That's right! As long as I stay here, as long as I stay by my companions' side, I, Dilano Jianshan, will continue to grow stronger!" Clenching his right fist, Jianshan's face was full of confidence.

That expression held an undeniable certainty and a stubborn refusal to listen to advice.

"...There's no other way. It seems I can only force you to submit!" Having witnessed Kenzan's determination, Curry Mask gave up on trying to persuade him after a moment of silence.

According to the previous agreement, regardless of whether Jianshan and the others are willing or not, as long as he wins this duel, Jianshan and the others must return to the Sun God Huang's dormitory with him.

Even if it means dragging them out, we'll drag them back! Prepare yourself!

"So... the attack is over? Then hurry up and end your turn!"

"Oh...I've hidden a card, end of turn..."

Urged on by Curry Mask, Kenzan placed one of his cards face down in the back row, thus ending his turn and handing the initiative over to Curry Mask.

"Hehehehehe... My turn, draw a card!"

With a wave of his arm, Curry Mask drew a new card from his deck, and as he did so, another fireball in the sky disappeared.

Compared to before, Curry Mask, whose personality had changed as his face was covered, stood facing Kenzan, hands on his hips, and uttered mocking words: "...Hahahaha!!! Kenzan, you're such an idiot! While you were doing these meaningless things, my preparations were already complete! You said your dinosaurs were invincible, right? Well then... I'm going to shatter that myth of invincibility!"

"...What? You want to defeat my dinosaur? But teacher... your monster [Number 59 Rebellious Chef] only has 2300 ATK, which is far less than my [Graffiti Beast - Tyrannosaurus] (ATK: 2400). And since it is not affected by other card effects, it cannot gain ATK bonuses from other cards... How do you plan to destroy my monster?"

Upon hearing Curry Mask's announcement, Kenzan was momentarily stunned.

Teacher, don't you know... that all resistance attributes can also affect you?

Although your monster has gained invincible resistance, in return, it cannot receive any other bonuses!

"Hehehehehe... Is that really true?"

With his arms outstretched and a mysterious tone, Curry Mask pulled out a card from his hand: "Spell Card [Weapon Hole] activated! By sacrificing this turn's Normal Summon, I send the top card of my Deck to the Graveyard. Then I can choose one Equip Spell Card from my Deck or Graveyard and add it to my hand!"

"...Equip magic cards? What's the point?"

"Hmph... What I've chosen to add to my hand is—the [Wind Demon Shuriken] from my deck!"

The Duel Disk indicator light flashed, automatically ejecting half of a card. Curry Mask, declaring the card's name, stretched out his arm and pulled the card from the deck, adding it to his hand.

At this point, he still had 5 cards in his hand, and one of them was the equipment magic card that he had just accurately retrieved!

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【Wind Demon Shuriken】

(Equip Magic Card)

Effect: This card can only be equipped to monsters whose names contain the word "Ninja". The monster equipped with this card gains 700 ATK.

When this card is sent from the field to the graveyard, inflict 700 damage to your opponent's Life Points.

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476 Ace vs. Ace (7,000 words)

"【Wind Demon Shuriken】...Equip a magic card? Why search for this card at this time?" Confused by Curry Mask's actions, Kenzan paused for a moment before asking this question.

This card can only be equipped to "Ninja" series monsters. Teacher, what are you planning to do by putting this kind of card in your deck? Aren't you afraid of getting stuck with a bad hand?

"Hehehehehe... Confused? Sword Mountain! Let me show you!"

While making a teasing sound, Curry Mask reached out and covered up all three of his cards in one go!

Everyone: "Huh...???"

"...What the heck? Three cards set at once... Come to think of it, if you set cards on the field, won't the All Resistance attribute of [Number 59, The Rebellious Chef] automatically disappear?"