Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

"Hmm... I can probably understand what she was thinking since she was treated like a monster as a child."

Without directly stating whether he was interested in Misuzu, Yusei instead said, "I think, apart from you and her brother who grew up with her, she wouldn't trust anyone else..."

"Well……"

"Huh? Are you discussing how to rescue the people inside?"

Noticing Yusei and Edward's conversation, Sugoroku Muto immediately went to their side and said enthusiastically, "Why don't I go talk to Seto Kaiba and ask him to think of a solution!"

"Then, Grandpa Shuangliu, I'm counting on you!"

"Ah! Leave it to me! You guys, go and enjoy this rare school trip!"

With a reassuring look, Mutou Sugoroku, his back now relaxed, immediately waved goodbye to everyone.

After the incident involving Misuzu was temporarily resolved, Yusei and his group, relieved of their worries, resumed their school trip and successfully embarked on their journey back to Duel Academy.

Seeing Yusei and the others leave Domino City safely, Saiou finally realized that Misutomo had been defeated by them.

After displaying a crazed expression, he made up his mind to lead everyone's fate toward destruction!

553 Alice from Duel Academy

"Ugh, so busy! I can't possibly manage all this by myself!"

"...In this situation, I'd even like to borrow a cat's paw!"

"Those are a bunch of nagging folks, if we don't clean properly..."

It was at this very moment that Yusei and his friends, having finished their school trip, were returning to Duel Academy on the regular ferry that traveled between the island and the mainland.

In one of the rooms at the Duel Academy, Aunt Tomie was also cleaning the dust in the room.

After the passing of Master Daitokuji, the fat cat Pharaoh, who was temporarily being cared for by her, lay lazily beside her, occasionally meowing.

There's no way the fat cat will work; all it wants to do is eat and sleep.

Although the Pharaoh couldn't help, a robot vacuum cleaner modeled after the Pharaoh could be seen on the floor of the room, assisting Aunt Domi in cleaning.

"Hmm? That's strange... Where did the dolls go?"

As she cleaned in front of a table, looking at the glass display case in front of her, Aunt Duomei couldn't help but show a hint of doubt on her face.

If I remember correctly, there should have been a doll placed here...

However, at this moment, she only saw an empty display case, and the dolls inside were nowhere to be seen.

Perhaps someone took the contents of the container.

"That's strange... I don't remember anyone coming here recently, right?"

"Well... never mind, she'll probably come back on her own after a while!"

Although she still harbored doubts, Aunt Duomei, busy with work, smiled with relief and put the matter out of her mind.

Well……

It doesn't really matter how important this is; there will always be a solution eventually.

……

"Ughhhhhh~~~ I'm finally back! Duel Academy!!!"

"It's only been a few days, but I miss it so much!"

Returning to the Duel Academy port by ferry, Jaden Yuki, the first to disembark, immediately opened his arms, embracing nature.

No see in one day, like every three autumns.

The familiar environment of Duel Academy, and the scenery that he used to take for granted, these ordinary things, now seemed so nostalgic to Jaden Yuki.

Jaden Yuki prefers the Duel Academy to the somewhat empty main island.

Feeling the cool breeze blowing in his face, a knowing smile appeared on his face.

"Yeah, that's what I think too. It's definitely better to have your own room. There's always a sense of detachment when you're outside, like you're just passing through."

As he approached Yuki Judai, Yusei, who had disembarked a moment later, also uttered a similar sigh.

"What a grueling school trip! Terrifying emperors... and that mastermind behind it all, Saiou Mijuchi... and worst of all, I didn't get a single opportunity to appear! Damn it!!!"

"...Well! Misawa-senpai! Don't be so down! Strictly speaking...these are also some wonderful memories of a school trip~"

"Sword Mountain..."

"Damn it! Kenzan...you stole my lines again!"

Behind the two, Daichi Misawa, Tirano Kenzan, and Sho Marufuji also appeared, reminiscing about their experiences on the school trip. Their faces showed a similar sense of nostalgia as Yusei and the others.

Edward did not return with the others because he had to participate in a duel in the professional league.

In fact, after learning important information from Misuzu, she also wanted to take this opportunity to investigate the related incident.

……

After that, the group returned to the Osiris Red Dormitory with their bags and packages.

However, what unfolded before them was a completely new dormitory scene.

Although structurally it still looks like the old construction site with its prefabricated houses, there haven't been any major changes. However, in terms of cleanliness, there has been a tremendous transformation.

The clean and tidy corridors, the stair railings that occasionally radiate brilliant light, and the walls that, even from a distance, clearly show the difference from the past...

All of this demonstrates the enormous changes that have occurred here since Yusei briefly left the dormitory.

"Wh...what the hell? Is this still that bottom-of-the-class red dormitory?"

"What's going on here? This is still the Red Dormitory, right? It hasn't been renovated, has it???"

"It's too clean, it's so clean... it's almost giving me the creeps..."

Naturally, everyone expressed their genuine surprise at the sight before them.

After rubbing their eyes repeatedly, they finally dared to conclude that this was indeed the Osiris Red Dormitory, the place where they had lived before.

"Welcome back, everyone!"

Just as Yusei and the others were confused and hesitating about whether to go in, a slightly cheerful female voice suddenly rang in their ears.

Along with the voice, a little girl dressed in a black Gothic Lolita outfit pushed open the door with a smile and appeared before everyone.

Yusei: "...Stranger?"

Yuki Judai: "Who...who is this?"

Marufuji Sho: "Kawaii!"

Kenzan: "So cute!!!"

The reactions of the people to the unfamiliar girl who suddenly appeared in front of them were quite different.

Yusei and Yuki Jaden's faces showed a mixture of doubt and suspicion, while Marufuji Sho and Kenzan turned into devoted admirers, completely captivated by the little girl's charm and falling at her feet.

"Ahem~~ Nice to meet you all! My name is Alice~"

She lifted her skirt slightly, stepped forward, and walked in front of everyone. The little girl, who called herself Alice, introduced herself to everyone with a smile.

"Ah..." He opened his mouth, a blush immediately spreading across Kenzan's cheeks. Then, he stood at attention, in a posture completely out of character, and said to Alice, "N-Nice to meet you! I am Dilano Kenzan! These people next to me are my underlings!"

"Little brother?"

"Who the hell is your underling! Sword Mountain, you son of a bitch..."

Seeing Kenzan swooning over the little girl, Yusei immediately had a big 'h' symbol appear above his head.

Kenzan, I thought you weren't interested in women and were a duelist of extremely pure nature...

I never would have guessed! You little rascal... you're actually a lolicon!

So this is the type of girl you like?!

You pervert!

"Nice to meet you, Kenzan and his men~"

Alice gently covered her mouth with her hand, echoing Kenzan's words, and then pointed towards the cafeteria, saying to everyone, "So, would you all like to come over here and rest for a bit?"

"This one……"

"Ahhh! I want to go!" Upon hearing Alice's words, Kenzan, as excited as if he had been injected with chicken blood, immediately waved his arms to express his desire.

Big brothers and all that are irrelevant now, all I care about is the girl! No one else matters!!!

With such determination in his eyes, Kenzan immediately took a step and followed Alice into the dining hall of Osiris Red Dormitory.

Everyone: "..."

They all simultaneously wore expressions of utter frustration, glanced at each other, and then let out a deep sigh.

After returning to their room and putting down their luggage, they went to the cafeteria and sat down next to Kenzan.

Meanwhile, during their round trip, Alice had already prepared tea and refreshments to entertain everyone.

"This...is this something I can eat without spending any money?"

"Osiris Red? You're sure this isn't the Obelisk Blue configuration???"

"Alice...is amazing..."

"Ahhh... Did Alice specially brew this black tea for me? I'm so touched!"

Looking at the high-end tableware that was completely out of place with the barren Osiris Red, and the elegantly fragrant black tea in the cups, everyone felt a sense of unreality.

Meanwhile, Kenzan, who had been captured by Alice, was now showing signs of becoming her devoted follower.

Not only was her face flushed with an eerie crimson, but her eyes also revealed a deep, infatuated look...

His condition made Yusei suspicious...

If Kenzan and Alice are left alone, will something bad happen...?

"By the way... Alice, what are you doing here?"

Picking up the cup in front of him and sipping the black tea, Yusei turned to Alice, who was standing to the side, and asked the question he most wanted to know.