Who Let Him Play Yu-Gi-Oh! novel Chapter 39

Chapter 39 - 39: Humble Kira?

At the same time, elsewhere.

Rex Raptor was in quite a good mood today.

After several days of seclusion, he found his way to the arena and, after stomping a few newbies in a row, regained his confidence and his dueling touch.

Now this—this is what dueling is supposed to be.

So it wasn't my fault I lost in those previous matches.

After racking up seven straight wins, Rex left the venue satisfied. He grabbed some dinner at a nearby restaurant, and as he stepped outside, he unexpectedly bumped into a fan.

"Ah! It's Rex Raptor!"

A teenage boy's eyes lit up when he spotted him from afar, and he hurried over.

"I'm a big fan! Can I get your autograph?"

Rex was instantly overjoyed. The last time anyone had asked for his autograph felt like it was ages ago—he'd even started to feel like he was already washed up. Not that it was surprising, since he hadn't appeared in tournaments or the public eye for years.

"Kid, you're in luck! I'm in a good mood today."

Rex happily took the autograph board the boy handed him and scribbled his flamboyant signature.

"Thank you!" The boy took his signed board and turned to leave, grinning.

"Hey, wait up, don't be in such a rush."

Rex grabbed him by the collar and hauled him back.

"You're just gonna take my autograph and walk off?"

The boy was confused. "Uh? Isn't that...?"

Rex held out his hand and waggled his fingers.

"Money, kid! My autograph doesn't come cheap. If you've got no cash, pay with cards."

"Huh?" The boy was stunned. "You charge for autographs?"

"What?" Rex acted offended. "I'm the great Rex Raptor! You think my signature is worthless?"

"N-no, of course not..."

...

So a few minutes later, Rex was walking down the street with a few new cards and a wallet in hand.

"Tch, broke kid, nothing valuable."

He curled his lip.

He didn't need the cards or the cash. He just enjoyed doing this kind of thing.

It made him think of his old buddy Weevil. Back in the day, they were inseparable, even pulling autograph scams together—of course, they also got caught and beaten up together. He wondered what his old pal was up to these days.

He came back to his senses and suddenly realized something was off.

It was broad daylight, but somehow the street was deserted. Even the sky had turned gloomy, the heavy air making it hard to breathe.

"Found you at last, Rex Raptor."

A rough voice came from a nearby alley. A man in a suit strode out, his eyes gleaming green, and he wore a uniquely designed duel disk.

Rex: "And you are?"

"I'm Fujimoto, sworn brother of Genichiro—whom you killed."

Rex: "?"

Who the heck is that? Should I know him?