Friday evening, at Yuki Judai's home.
"Alright, next up is the duel consultation for this week."
The special program on Duel Monsters was currently playing on the television in the living room. On the screen, there was a beautiful reporter holding a microphone, interviewing Youyu.
"Ah! It's Brother Youyu!"
Holding two Elemental Hero dolls, little Judai, who was running around the sofa, quickly dropped his toys and rushed to the TV, eyes sparkling.
At this time, the beautiful reporter was asking, "Many people are concerned about the new generation Duel Disc that Kaiba Group is preparing. Some people believe that President Kaiba Seto might encourage everyone to buy the new model and phase out the old version, implying that future duel rules and some effect processing may no longer support the old version Duel Discs.
Is it convenient to reveal whether this is true or not?"
"...First of all, I am just an honorary advisor of Kaiba Group. I can't speak clearly on this matter."
Youyu felt helpless that everyone always liked to ask him about matters related to Kaiba Group. However, he still said, "But from my personal perspective, in the short term, the old models should not be affected. Yet, updates and system upgrades in any game are inevitable trends, so everyone should be prepared."
"Okay, I think we understand."
The reporter smiled mysteriously and winked at Youyu, as if hinting at something.
"Another question. Some people say that your relationship with President Kaiba Seto goes beyond ordinary friendship. What do you have to say about that?"
Youyu: "..."
After pondering for a moment, he looked up and revealed a gentle and kind smile.
"Then I can only say to that person..." He gave a gentle laugh, "...talking nonsense could be deadly, you know."
"...Ahem, hahaha, Mr. Youyu, you're so humorous..."
"..."
At this moment, Judai's mom appeared as well, wearing an apron from the kitchen. She glanced at the TV screen, "Hey, isn't that Duel King Youyu? The one who dueled with our Judai in the last competition!"
"Really!" Even Judai's dad, who never got a chance to appear in the entire GX series TV show, showed up.
"A young, competent Duel King, capable and handsome, I've become a total fan," Judai's mom said, looking like a fangirl.
Judai's dad (releasing a faint resentment): "Ah? So, compared to me, who is better?"
Judai's mom, with a smile as warm as a spring breeze: "Do we even need to ask that? Compared to a dad who couldn't even win a duel against his son and ended up running out of battery while recording the tournament, of course, Youyu is better!"
Judai's dad (taking a 10,000-point critical hit): "..."
"Ding dong!" The doorbell rang.
"Coming!"
Judai's mom quickly went to the door, smiling as she opened it: "Hello, who are you looking for...?"
Upon seeing the person outside, Judai's mom's expression instantly froze.
Youyu raised his hand with a smile: "Hello, I'm..."
"Boom!"
Youyu looked at the door in front of him, which had been closed at lightning speed, feeling awkwardly at a standstill.
Ah... So, does my charm rating of 95 not work anymore?
Is this reaction similar to seeing a cockroach in the bathroom...
However, the door reopened shortly after.
Judai's mom apologized profusely, saying she was shocked and didn't expect the Duel King from Kaiba Company to visit their home.
While smiling and saying it's understandable, Youyu delicately emphasized that he was not from Kaiba Company...
After entering, little Judai was undoubtedly the happiest.
Brother Youyu came to my house!
Little Judai couldn't help but want to run to the neighbors to brag to the brothers he usually played cards with, saying that Brother Youyu was at his house!
The reason Youyu came, firstly, was out of curiosity to meet Judai's parents, who never got a chance to appear in the TV series. Secondly, he wanted to act like the martial arts masters in those sects, saying, I've noticed your kid has unique potential, why not let him learn card dueling with me...
Although Youyu had his eye on other 'assistant tools' he intended to cultivate, none were as worthy as Judai.
Especially after meeting the future Yuki Judai, Youyu had already decided that no one could stop him from taking little Judai as his personal disciple...
After all, as the main protagonist of the Linked World version, his fate was destined to be extraordinary. Judai's situation in the fantasy world might be like an "Innate Sword Body," a genius whom every sect would fight over.
Initially, Youyu thought he might have to exert some effort to persuade Judai's parents to let him join.
Even though Duel Monsters had developed rapidly, it hadn't reached the heights of the future yet.
Some people were still skeptical, questioning if Kaiba Company's proposed "Duel Academy" would only produce useless people who merely knew how to play cards and couldn't contribute to society.
Some began to realize that Duel Monsters might not just be a game, but there were significant dangers lurking in the process.
Playing cards could truly be life-threatening.
Whether out of concern for their child's future path or his safety, Judai's parents might refuse to let him pursue this route.
To persuade them, Youyu had prepared a heartfelt speech. He planned to touch on the bright future and immense contributions to humanity that card dueling could bring, to convince the parents to let Judai join him.
...However, he found that all those preparations were unnecessary in the end.
Because from the moment he said, "Your son has unique potential, a rare card dueling genius," they were already on board with him.
Judai's mom: "As expected of our son!"
Judai's dad: "We have you to thank for that, Mom! He must have inherited your excellent genes!"
Judai's mom: "You're excellent too, Dad! He's the product of our love!"
The couple interlocked their fingers, exchanging loving looks.
"Dad!"
"Mom!"
Youyu, whose draft speech was all stuffed back in by this sweet display: "......"
Although Judai's parents never showed up in the anime, Youyu now seemed to finally understand what kind of family environment could produce an optimistic natural airhead like Yuki Judai...
Youyu cleared his throat: "Of course, we still need to ask Judai himself for his opinion on this matter."
"Oh, Judai surely won't have any objections," Judai's mom said with a laugh. "Since coming back from the KC Cup, Judai's been calling your name even in his dreams."
Little Judai nodded vigorously: "I want to!"
Youyu bent down: "Are you really sure? Learning dueling with me will be very strict, you know~"
Strict in every sense.
Little Judai didn't hesitate at all: "Yeah! I've decided! After all, I'm going to be the man who becomes the Duel King in the future!"
"Oh?" Youyu smiled and ruffled his little jellyfish hairstyle, "Then you have to work hard."