Who Let Him Play Yu-Gi-Oh! novel Chapter 168

Chapter 168 - 168: More Experts

To Kira's surprise, Pegasus asked for his name directly, without addressing the others.

Out of the corner of his eye, Kira caught a glimpse of Yako, quietly watching from behind.

Could Yako have told Pegasus about their previous duel?

Not impossible.

Kira replied politely, with a hint of playful banter: "Fujiki Kira. Mr. Pegasus, you can call me Kira Boy~"

This was Pegasus's classic catchphrase—in the original series, he was always calling people "Yugi Boy," and "Kaiba Boy." Now, with Pegasus as the older man, calling Kira "boy" made perfect sense.

Pegasus burst out laughing.

"Very good, Kira Boy~. Just as Yako said, you are an interesting duelist~"

Hearing Pegasus's familiar accent, just as he remembered from the anime, Kira felt at ease.

"As Tenma said, designing cards takes not just passion, but also boundless imagination and a pioneering spirit."

Pegasus turned to address everyone.

"If you're content with the status quo, if you're afraid to make changes, you'll never find new paths. So, I hope everyone can be like Kira Boy—open your minds, and dare to try new things."

With the big boss speaking, the experts naturally chimed in support.

"Mr. Pegasus is right."

"A true role model for us researchers!" _{frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓}

Pegasus then turned, patted Kira on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "I'm counting on you, Kira Boy~"

With that, he turned and left.

Beside Kira, Misawa—practically transparent the whole time—gulped and shot Kira a strange look.

He'd already heard the rumors that Kira had caught Seto Kaiba's eye. Now it seemed the so-called "Father of Duel Monsters" Pegasus was interested in him too...

Misawa was even more convinced that his first impression had been right.

From deckbuilding, dueling, to card printing, Kira was just... unscientific from head to toe. Or maybe it was precisely because of this unscientific quality that he always attracted the attention of the bigwigs wherever he went.

Damn, thought Misawa. I was standing right next to him, but the big boss ignored me. Even though my grades are good, and I work hard on research...

Kira fell into deep thought.

It looked like Pegasus hadn't just arrived—he'd probably been secretly observing during the duel.

The reason he appeared after watching the duel was likely not just because Yako mentioned Kira; it was probably because the duel itself piqued his interest.

Yako, as the conference organizer, might have told Pegasus that, while Alexis was the main user of the Cyber deck, it was Kira who guided their research.

In other words, that unique Cyber Angel deck just now was probably Kira's idea.

Pegasus seemed to admire it.

But thinking about it, Kira realized it made sense.

Back in the Duelist Kingdom, Pegasus's Toon deck was all about turning the opponent's monsters into Toons. His final trump card, the "Relinquished" series, was an OG NTR card.

And let's not forget when he used the "Dragon Capture Jar" to infuriate Kaiba...

Tracing it all back, the person with the most scheming energy was probably Pegasus himself. In the hierarchy of trolling Duelists, even the infamous Marik would have to call him senpai.

Kira felt a flash of insight.

After all, similar Stand users are drawn to each other—maybe it was this hidden trait that attracted Pegasus's attention.

Kira: 'Looks like after today's conference, getting sponsorship from Industrial Illusions is a sure thing.'