Who Let Him Play Yu-Gi-Oh! novel Chapter 79

Chapter 79 - 79: The Dueling Club

Professor Crowler's office.

Sunlight streamed through the window, bathing the room in a warm golden glow. The green plants on the windowsill shimmered in the light.

To be honest, Kira was surprised when Professor Crowler invited him in for afternoon tea. He figured his grades were fine and he hadn't offended the professor, so he shouldn't be getting the problem student treatment.

But he quickly realized he was overthinking things.

"Fujiki Kira, you've been here two weeks now. Are you settling in okay?"

Crowler tried hard to look gentle and kind, but with his unique features, he still looked like a grinning Pot of Greed.

"It's great, Professor," Kira replied with a smile.

It's just that my classmates seem to be struggling to keep up...

"Mmm, that's good, no? If you have any problems, let me know anytime, whether it's about studying or life."

Honestly, Kira's impression of Crowler was pretty good. Part of how he'd earned so many credits in the first two weeks was thanks to Crowler giving him chances to answer questions and demonstrate in class—always with a credit reward for good performance.

In stark contrast, Jaden had nearly run out of credits from deductions for skipping class, sleeping in class, snoring in the front row, failing quizzes... Kira figured most of those deductions came from Crowler, probably with a bit of a personal grudge.

Maybe for the professor, a good student taking a nap in class was so dedicated he studies even in his sleep, while Jaden was just always sleeping in class.

"I've recommended you for the school's honors program, and the Chancellor has already approved it," Crowler said with a smile. "As long as you keep all your grades above ninety, you'll get extra credits every month.

And although you're still in Ra Yellow, your card shop priority will be the same as Obelisk Blue. Of course, with your grades, moving up to Obelisk Blue is just a matter of time!"

"Thank you, Professor."

Kira paused, remembering something.

"Oh, by the way, I have a question."

"Go ahead, don't be shy," Crowler said, fingers steepled under his chin, looking even more like a pot.

Kira did his best not to think about that. "Well, there are some cards I've been waiting for, but the school shop never seems to have them. Is there another way to get rare cards?"

"Hmm..."

Crowler hesitated.

"You can make a list and I'll check for you, but don't get your hopes up. Even teachers usually have to go through the school shop. If the academy doesn't have them, it's unlikely there's any other channel."

"I see." Kira nodded.

Makes sense. If there were an easier way to get rare cards than the Duel Academy shop, everyone would be doing it.

"But the campus clubs are starting recruitment soon," Crowler added. "Maybe you could check one out."

"Clubs?" Kira blinked.

What do clubs have to do with rare cards?

"Oh, you're a freshman, so you might not know. Many student clubs have their card inventories," Crowler explained. "They use them as prizes for club events or as perks for recruiting new members.

Some of these are even discontinued or out-of-print cards, or cards the shop rarely stocks, or niche cards only useful in certain decks."