Author notes: Oh my god, sorry for the delay! I got preoccupied with work
and then was suddenly obsessed with writing Inuyasha yaoi and One Piece
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chapters really but I didn't want to interrupt the flow)! Enjoy!
((((We left off last time with Seto reading the report on what Jonouchi did after he bolted from their lunch date. A visit from Katsuyas sister to the school and an emotional outburst over a few pornographic pictures has the CEOs eyes searching the report for answers.))))
It took a minute and a half for Jonouchi to flag down a cab, remarkably good timing in the mid-day lunch rush but still from the boys movements it wasn't soon enough. His voice was picked up easily by the bug Kaiba had placed on him right before the slap.
"What was I thinking? I can't get too close to anyone now."
The cab fought traffic to get to his publishing office downtown, and he exited the car with an expressionless face. The cab driver wouldn't have recognized the boy as the same frustrated youth that had entered his car ten minutes earlier but the significant tip he was being handed was all he saw anyway.
On the steps a man with shoulder length black hair sat smoking a cigarette. Jonouchi stood next to him for a moment and seeing the man intended to stay in his current position, joined him on the steps.
"Did I interrupt something?"
"I told you on the phone you didn't."
"So you weren't about to kiss Seto Kaiba?"
Jonouchis eye twitched and his mouth moved to drop to the floor but was restrained at the last second.
"Are you watching me?"
"Oh, hit a nerve, did I? I have a friend who works there, they called me after I phoned you. I am surprised you move so quickly, usually once I have a lover they never leave." He put an arm around Jonouchi casually and leaned in close as if he were about to tell him a secret. Jonouchi pushed his arm off.
"We're not lovers. Not now, not ever...It will never happen again."
"All joking aside, you ready?"
Jonouchi looked like he was about to protest at the joking comment but shut his mouth and nodded after thinking better of it.
"Do you think a gun will really be necessary?"
"Oh, I hope you don't need it but these boys have been undercutting us in our own territory. If you can't persuade them to stop, the leader has to be removed by force. I hope I am clear here."
"And will there be clean up, Lyric, if it comes to that?" Jonouchi asked as he took the black case Lyric offered.
"There's no need. These kinds of boys die all the time in their own power struggles. The cops won't take them seriously."
Jonouchi nodded. Lyric handed him a slip of paper and Jonouchi looked at it and took off walking. As he departed heavy set man approached Lyric and held out a pile of photographs, a few magazines, a file folder, and a videocassette. Lyric stubbed out his cigarette.
"The pictures of his sister and magazines go into his locker. The video and file get locked in the safe upstairs."
"SISTER?!!!!" Seto Kaiba shouted in shock looking up from his laptop quickly. The rest of study hall ignored the CEO after a quick glance. Kaiba payed them no mind and pulled the photo from his pocket and stared. It was indeed the mutts baby sister. How had he missed it before!? He had even seen her this morning!
This was something she would never do so his brain hadn't picked up on it. That and the make-up, could be the only reason.
So Jonouchi was being blackmailed. What about the note on the back though? It had sounded as if the pictures were put in the locker as some sort of warning punishment but the interaction between the two showed no signs of unsatisfaction.
Kaiba put a hand to his head in thought and sighed as he looked back to his lap top and scrolled up the page.
Jonouchi moved with purpose through town until he reached the neighborhood in question. He checked the slip of paper and spotted a few nameless cronies on a corner. They had spotted him too and headed over menacingly.
"Look what wondered in? I bet that suit cost a pretty penny...you don't think you're leaving here with it do you.?"
"Actually, I do." Jonouchi took off his glasses and slipped them into his pocket. "I also want to meet with your boss please."
"That's not going to happ.." started the larger kid as he moved to place a strong hand on the black suit. He didn't make it though as Jonouchi did a simple half turn and kicked him in the stomach sending the boy tumbling backwards. The two others took a step back at witnessing their strongest fighter being taken down without getting a punch in.
"I said 'please'." Jonouchi stated like that explained it all. The boys conversed quietly among themselves and came to a decision as they helped their fallen comrade up.
"We'll take you."
Jonouchi nodded and followed them through the streets to a deserted and vandalized remains of a convenience store. As they entered they could hear cheerful laughing and some kind of celebration. As they turned the corner and the scene became clear Jonouchi stopped in the doorway as the other three pushed past him.
"What happed to Roe?" asked a blond boy Jonouchis age who along with a short brown-haired friend seemed to be in charge and laughing until a moment ago. The throng of gang members suddenly turned silent at this and looked to Roe and his two friends. One flicked his head back to indicate their guest in the doorway.
The brown haired kid stood and walked over to Jonouchi as the blond hurried after him. The kid pointed a finger at Jonouchis chest.
"YOU! You have some nerve coming here, Katsuya!" The blond friend shoved him out of the way.
"Stop it Jessie!" and practically tackled Jonouchi with a huge hug. "Katsuya!!! I missed you!"
Jonouchi smiled and ruffled the blond boys hair.
"It's been awhile, Curtis , Jessie."
Curtis turned around to the confused gang.
"Everyone! This Is Katsuya Jonouchi! He used to be the leader back when we were on the other side of town. Please respect him like you would me!" Curtis pulled Jonouchi to the grouping of couches and sat him down in the one he had just been sitting in.
"Sorry about Jessie. He still hasn't forgiven you from leaving. You remember how much he used to complain about the planning back then? I think he just wants to pout like a child rather than admit you had a tough job."
Jessie appeared from behind him and bopped his friend on the head.
"Don't tell him that! It's not true anyway! He abandoned us for that Honda kid."
"See what I mean? A little child. You left us in charge and taught us what we needed to know, hardly abandoning us. Although I know his feeling. I would have hoped the friendships of all of us would have out weighed that of one you barely knew. Still I understand. You wanted a cleaner life anyway so you're sister could one day be proud of you, right?" He paused a second. "And that begs the question, what are you doing back here."
Seto groaned as he read. It's a test. A test Lyric planned on him failing.
"I was caught in a trap of sorts and have certain unpleasant errands to run now. Is it true, you all have been selling drugs? Because I heard you were, and undercutting the yakuza on their own turf."
"What?!" Jessie sat down on a chair across from his former boss. "We never sold drugs. It's too risky, you taught us that remember? And getting involved in the yakuza? That would be stupid!"
Curtis nodded but his eyes never left Katsuya.
Jonouchi sat back and rubbed his eyes. This was obviously not what he was expecting or wanting to hear.
"Well the yakuza somehow thinks you are. You need to stop this rumor right now! Make sure no one from the gang is selling with the gang name. I was sent to deal with the problem. I believe you guys but if it continues to get back to the yakuza I can't promise your safety."
"You're threatening us?" Curtis asked in an innocent voice.
"No! Yes! I don't know! I'm supposed to deal with the problem. If there isn't one, fine but if there is and I ignore it we're both screwed!" He explained.
"Believe us..we're not doing anything wrong. Welll..nothing too wrong anyway." Curtis offered. Several gang members snickered at this. "Hey, we're having a party later tonight. A celebration of sorts. I can't go into the details of course, unless you want to join up again. But you can come to the party."
"Thanks, I'll think about it." but the tone of his voice told them it was unlikely. He stood and tried to give them a smile. "I've missed you guys, it's been fun..but I hope I don't have to see you again...for all of our sakes."
Curtis flung an arm around Katsuyas neck and frowned.
"Don't say that Katsuya. I haven't forgotten how you saved me. Come to the party okay?"
Jesse scoffed at the show of emotion and growled,
"Don't hang on him, Curtis. You're not ten anymore, you're a leader now. You're the one who is always saying he has a new life now."
Curtis removed his arm and pouted. Jonouchi patted his head sadly and left with a wave. After he left Curtis's features tightened coldly. Jessie observed this and frowned.
"Geez, and we were having such a good-time too. What do you want to do?"
"I don't know yet. We have to call him, but I didn't think it would be Jonouchi."
Jessie nodded.
Jonouchi was back at the publishing company within the hour, taking a meeting with Lyric in a large office.
"I have to believe them." Jonouchi finished as he explained what had happened.
"Why?"
"Because I practically raised Curtis and Jessie back then. They're not liars."
"But I am?"
"You've basically admitted that before. Besides that is not what I meant to imply. Just maybe the information is wrong."
Lyric looked at Jonouchi for a moment.
"My information is never wrong. I thought you would know this by now."
"They wouldn't do that. They couldn't."
"I think they could. You all but told them you'd be killed if the problem wasn't fixed. That is not quite true of course but they still lied to you."
"You don't know them!"
"Fine, I suggest a bet then. My information is never wrong but if you want to take on those odds then thats fine."
"What's your terms?"
"You go to this party tonight. If you can't find some evidence they lied to you, then I'll give you your sisters pictures back. A few more bets like this and I'll have nothing on you. Provided you win."
"You probably never even took pictures, but what if you win?"
"Then you call me and tell me I was right. That I know what's best for you. And I get to choose one night you have to spend with me and do what I say."
"I trust Jessie and Curtis." He stated confidently.
"I take that as a yes, then?"
"You're on."
Jonouchi arrived back at his former gangs base a little after sundown and found himself the center of attention back on the same couch he had sat before. There was beer and several members who imbibed to much of it. A few of the members tried to get Jonouchi to reminisce about the old days and tell stories. He obliged them with a few blow by blows of his toughest fights.
After a few hours of this Jonouchi noticed Jessie and Curtis slip away and skillfully followed them, giving the excuse to go find the john to the crowd around him. He found the two outside in a heated discussion and remained hidden beyond the corner ease dropping.
"Katsuya coming here...it's a very bad sign. We shouldn't have invited him." Jessie was saying.
"Are you kidding? Now we know he's on to us and we have to be careful. There wasn't anything we could do anyway. We can't go back on the partnership, we have no choice."
"The drugs are bringing in the money but we might be double crossed. How did Katsuya know?"
"We've just got to believe that Katsuya can fend for himself and will believe us."
Jonouchi stepped from the shadows with his fists clenched.
"I did believe in you and you have no idea what it just cost me. You bastards!"
The two boys looked up in shock but hesitated only a moment before pulling a switchblade from their respective pockets. Jonouchi reached into his but found only the gun there and retracted his hand empty.
In that momentary distraction, Curtis had the blade to Katsuyas throat.
"I don't want to do this Katsuya, we're like brothers! Say you'll join us. Come back and stay this time. I can't let you go other wise."
Jonouchi kicked Curtis away from him. The blade came up as Curtis flailed backwards and cut a line down Katsuyas cheek.
"I could go into why that can't happen, and how pissed I am but I think I'll let my fists do the talking like old times."
Jessie lunged at him but Katsuya dodged to the left at the last second and came down with an elbow upon his back. Jessie shot up into the blow, slightly deflecting it, while bringing his blade with him. The slice started at Katsuyas collarbone and traveled five inches up to end on his neck. Jonouchi clutched his neck and put all his force into the kick that connected with Jessies face sending him flying in a newly unconscious heap.
Jonouchi turned to leave and found Curtis blocking his path. They stood silently for a moment before racing toward each other. Curtis managed a deep cut on his former bosses right side, while Jonouchi brought his fist up breaking Curtis's nose and following up with a hard elbow.
Curtis was down and Jonouchi clutched at his neck and side. He walked into the street. Finding no cabs would pick up someone bleeding, he picked his cell phone from his pocket and dialed a few digits.
"You were right, I was wrong. You obviously know what's best for me."
"Sorry to disappoint you. Don't worry, you'll enjoy your time with me. Did you finish up there?"
"No, they caught me off guard and now I'm bleeding. Can you send a car to drive me home?"
"Should I send a doctor too?"
"No, I don't think it's fatal."
"I'm sending one anyway, you probably need stitches."
"Maybe..listen I'm just going to patch myself up, but tomorrow I will take care of this. And I won't be fooling around." His hand subconsciously touched his pocket that held the gun.
"I knew I could count on you. Expect a gift tomorrow, in exchange for your haste to take care of this."
"Right now I just want to go home."
"The car is already on it's way."
Seto scanned the rest. Basically the mutt got into the car, got a few stitches, and went home. He took a deep breath. So it was the yakuza. His mind felt like it was going so fast he couldn't keep up with it. Now that he knew. What should he do about it? He looked around and noticed the class was almost empty, only a boy and a girl were still there playing duel monsters. A quick glance at his watch told him school had ended five minutes ago. He quickly started packing up his laptop as he heard the two talking.
"Are you going to the game shop when we're done?"
"No way! That old is a total lech. I only go when Yugi is working."
"I thought he was today?"
"I asked him during lunch and he said he had plans after school today but tomorrow should be fine. I'll just go then."
"I was going to ask if I could go with you."
"Sure, You need all the help you can get!"
"Hey!"
Seto froze for a moment as he realized the significance of what the girl had just said and with a snap of his briefcase ran from the classroom.
((((We left off last time with Seto reading the report on what Jonouchi did after he bolted from their lunch date. A visit from Katsuyas sister to the school and an emotional outburst over a few pornographic pictures has the CEOs eyes searching the report for answers.))))
It took a minute and a half for Jonouchi to flag down a cab, remarkably good timing in the mid-day lunch rush but still from the boys movements it wasn't soon enough. His voice was picked up easily by the bug Kaiba had placed on him right before the slap.
"What was I thinking? I can't get too close to anyone now."
The cab fought traffic to get to his publishing office downtown, and he exited the car with an expressionless face. The cab driver wouldn't have recognized the boy as the same frustrated youth that had entered his car ten minutes earlier but the significant tip he was being handed was all he saw anyway.
On the steps a man with shoulder length black hair sat smoking a cigarette. Jonouchi stood next to him for a moment and seeing the man intended to stay in his current position, joined him on the steps.
"Did I interrupt something?"
"I told you on the phone you didn't."
"So you weren't about to kiss Seto Kaiba?"
Jonouchis eye twitched and his mouth moved to drop to the floor but was restrained at the last second.
"Are you watching me?"
"Oh, hit a nerve, did I? I have a friend who works there, they called me after I phoned you. I am surprised you move so quickly, usually once I have a lover they never leave." He put an arm around Jonouchi casually and leaned in close as if he were about to tell him a secret. Jonouchi pushed his arm off.
"We're not lovers. Not now, not ever...It will never happen again."
"All joking aside, you ready?"
Jonouchi looked like he was about to protest at the joking comment but shut his mouth and nodded after thinking better of it.
"Do you think a gun will really be necessary?"
"Oh, I hope you don't need it but these boys have been undercutting us in our own territory. If you can't persuade them to stop, the leader has to be removed by force. I hope I am clear here."
"And will there be clean up, Lyric, if it comes to that?" Jonouchi asked as he took the black case Lyric offered.
"There's no need. These kinds of boys die all the time in their own power struggles. The cops won't take them seriously."
Jonouchi nodded. Lyric handed him a slip of paper and Jonouchi looked at it and took off walking. As he departed heavy set man approached Lyric and held out a pile of photographs, a few magazines, a file folder, and a videocassette. Lyric stubbed out his cigarette.
"The pictures of his sister and magazines go into his locker. The video and file get locked in the safe upstairs."
"SISTER?!!!!" Seto Kaiba shouted in shock looking up from his laptop quickly. The rest of study hall ignored the CEO after a quick glance. Kaiba payed them no mind and pulled the photo from his pocket and stared. It was indeed the mutts baby sister. How had he missed it before!? He had even seen her this morning!
This was something she would never do so his brain hadn't picked up on it. That and the make-up, could be the only reason.
So Jonouchi was being blackmailed. What about the note on the back though? It had sounded as if the pictures were put in the locker as some sort of warning punishment but the interaction between the two showed no signs of unsatisfaction.
Kaiba put a hand to his head in thought and sighed as he looked back to his lap top and scrolled up the page.
Jonouchi moved with purpose through town until he reached the neighborhood in question. He checked the slip of paper and spotted a few nameless cronies on a corner. They had spotted him too and headed over menacingly.
"Look what wondered in? I bet that suit cost a pretty penny...you don't think you're leaving here with it do you.?"
"Actually, I do." Jonouchi took off his glasses and slipped them into his pocket. "I also want to meet with your boss please."
"That's not going to happ.." started the larger kid as he moved to place a strong hand on the black suit. He didn't make it though as Jonouchi did a simple half turn and kicked him in the stomach sending the boy tumbling backwards. The two others took a step back at witnessing their strongest fighter being taken down without getting a punch in.
"I said 'please'." Jonouchi stated like that explained it all. The boys conversed quietly among themselves and came to a decision as they helped their fallen comrade up.
"We'll take you."
Jonouchi nodded and followed them through the streets to a deserted and vandalized remains of a convenience store. As they entered they could hear cheerful laughing and some kind of celebration. As they turned the corner and the scene became clear Jonouchi stopped in the doorway as the other three pushed past him.
"What happed to Roe?" asked a blond boy Jonouchis age who along with a short brown-haired friend seemed to be in charge and laughing until a moment ago. The throng of gang members suddenly turned silent at this and looked to Roe and his two friends. One flicked his head back to indicate their guest in the doorway.
The brown haired kid stood and walked over to Jonouchi as the blond hurried after him. The kid pointed a finger at Jonouchis chest.
"YOU! You have some nerve coming here, Katsuya!" The blond friend shoved him out of the way.
"Stop it Jessie!" and practically tackled Jonouchi with a huge hug. "Katsuya!!! I missed you!"
Jonouchi smiled and ruffled the blond boys hair.
"It's been awhile, Curtis , Jessie."
Curtis turned around to the confused gang.
"Everyone! This Is Katsuya Jonouchi! He used to be the leader back when we were on the other side of town. Please respect him like you would me!" Curtis pulled Jonouchi to the grouping of couches and sat him down in the one he had just been sitting in.
"Sorry about Jessie. He still hasn't forgiven you from leaving. You remember how much he used to complain about the planning back then? I think he just wants to pout like a child rather than admit you had a tough job."
Jessie appeared from behind him and bopped his friend on the head.
"Don't tell him that! It's not true anyway! He abandoned us for that Honda kid."
"See what I mean? A little child. You left us in charge and taught us what we needed to know, hardly abandoning us. Although I know his feeling. I would have hoped the friendships of all of us would have out weighed that of one you barely knew. Still I understand. You wanted a cleaner life anyway so you're sister could one day be proud of you, right?" He paused a second. "And that begs the question, what are you doing back here."
Seto groaned as he read. It's a test. A test Lyric planned on him failing.
"I was caught in a trap of sorts and have certain unpleasant errands to run now. Is it true, you all have been selling drugs? Because I heard you were, and undercutting the yakuza on their own turf."
"What?!" Jessie sat down on a chair across from his former boss. "We never sold drugs. It's too risky, you taught us that remember? And getting involved in the yakuza? That would be stupid!"
Curtis nodded but his eyes never left Katsuya.
Jonouchi sat back and rubbed his eyes. This was obviously not what he was expecting or wanting to hear.
"Well the yakuza somehow thinks you are. You need to stop this rumor right now! Make sure no one from the gang is selling with the gang name. I was sent to deal with the problem. I believe you guys but if it continues to get back to the yakuza I can't promise your safety."
"You're threatening us?" Curtis asked in an innocent voice.
"No! Yes! I don't know! I'm supposed to deal with the problem. If there isn't one, fine but if there is and I ignore it we're both screwed!" He explained.
"Believe us..we're not doing anything wrong. Welll..nothing too wrong anyway." Curtis offered. Several gang members snickered at this. "Hey, we're having a party later tonight. A celebration of sorts. I can't go into the details of course, unless you want to join up again. But you can come to the party."
"Thanks, I'll think about it." but the tone of his voice told them it was unlikely. He stood and tried to give them a smile. "I've missed you guys, it's been fun..but I hope I don't have to see you again...for all of our sakes."
Curtis flung an arm around Katsuyas neck and frowned.
"Don't say that Katsuya. I haven't forgotten how you saved me. Come to the party okay?"
Jesse scoffed at the show of emotion and growled,
"Don't hang on him, Curtis. You're not ten anymore, you're a leader now. You're the one who is always saying he has a new life now."
Curtis removed his arm and pouted. Jonouchi patted his head sadly and left with a wave. After he left Curtis's features tightened coldly. Jessie observed this and frowned.
"Geez, and we were having such a good-time too. What do you want to do?"
"I don't know yet. We have to call him, but I didn't think it would be Jonouchi."
Jessie nodded.
Jonouchi was back at the publishing company within the hour, taking a meeting with Lyric in a large office.
"I have to believe them." Jonouchi finished as he explained what had happened.
"Why?"
"Because I practically raised Curtis and Jessie back then. They're not liars."
"But I am?"
"You've basically admitted that before. Besides that is not what I meant to imply. Just maybe the information is wrong."
Lyric looked at Jonouchi for a moment.
"My information is never wrong. I thought you would know this by now."
"They wouldn't do that. They couldn't."
"I think they could. You all but told them you'd be killed if the problem wasn't fixed. That is not quite true of course but they still lied to you."
"You don't know them!"
"Fine, I suggest a bet then. My information is never wrong but if you want to take on those odds then thats fine."
"What's your terms?"
"You go to this party tonight. If you can't find some evidence they lied to you, then I'll give you your sisters pictures back. A few more bets like this and I'll have nothing on you. Provided you win."
"You probably never even took pictures, but what if you win?"
"Then you call me and tell me I was right. That I know what's best for you. And I get to choose one night you have to spend with me and do what I say."
"I trust Jessie and Curtis." He stated confidently.
"I take that as a yes, then?"
"You're on."
Jonouchi arrived back at his former gangs base a little after sundown and found himself the center of attention back on the same couch he had sat before. There was beer and several members who imbibed to much of it. A few of the members tried to get Jonouchi to reminisce about the old days and tell stories. He obliged them with a few blow by blows of his toughest fights.
After a few hours of this Jonouchi noticed Jessie and Curtis slip away and skillfully followed them, giving the excuse to go find the john to the crowd around him. He found the two outside in a heated discussion and remained hidden beyond the corner ease dropping.
"Katsuya coming here...it's a very bad sign. We shouldn't have invited him." Jessie was saying.
"Are you kidding? Now we know he's on to us and we have to be careful. There wasn't anything we could do anyway. We can't go back on the partnership, we have no choice."
"The drugs are bringing in the money but we might be double crossed. How did Katsuya know?"
"We've just got to believe that Katsuya can fend for himself and will believe us."
Jonouchi stepped from the shadows with his fists clenched.
"I did believe in you and you have no idea what it just cost me. You bastards!"
The two boys looked up in shock but hesitated only a moment before pulling a switchblade from their respective pockets. Jonouchi reached into his but found only the gun there and retracted his hand empty.
In that momentary distraction, Curtis had the blade to Katsuyas throat.
"I don't want to do this Katsuya, we're like brothers! Say you'll join us. Come back and stay this time. I can't let you go other wise."
Jonouchi kicked Curtis away from him. The blade came up as Curtis flailed backwards and cut a line down Katsuyas cheek.
"I could go into why that can't happen, and how pissed I am but I think I'll let my fists do the talking like old times."
Jessie lunged at him but Katsuya dodged to the left at the last second and came down with an elbow upon his back. Jessie shot up into the blow, slightly deflecting it, while bringing his blade with him. The slice started at Katsuyas collarbone and traveled five inches up to end on his neck. Jonouchi clutched his neck and put all his force into the kick that connected with Jessies face sending him flying in a newly unconscious heap.
Jonouchi turned to leave and found Curtis blocking his path. They stood silently for a moment before racing toward each other. Curtis managed a deep cut on his former bosses right side, while Jonouchi brought his fist up breaking Curtis's nose and following up with a hard elbow.
Curtis was down and Jonouchi clutched at his neck and side. He walked into the street. Finding no cabs would pick up someone bleeding, he picked his cell phone from his pocket and dialed a few digits.
"You were right, I was wrong. You obviously know what's best for me."
"Sorry to disappoint you. Don't worry, you'll enjoy your time with me. Did you finish up there?"
"No, they caught me off guard and now I'm bleeding. Can you send a car to drive me home?"
"Should I send a doctor too?"
"No, I don't think it's fatal."
"I'm sending one anyway, you probably need stitches."
"Maybe..listen I'm just going to patch myself up, but tomorrow I will take care of this. And I won't be fooling around." His hand subconsciously touched his pocket that held the gun.
"I knew I could count on you. Expect a gift tomorrow, in exchange for your haste to take care of this."
"Right now I just want to go home."
"The car is already on it's way."
Seto scanned the rest. Basically the mutt got into the car, got a few stitches, and went home. He took a deep breath. So it was the yakuza. His mind felt like it was going so fast he couldn't keep up with it. Now that he knew. What should he do about it? He looked around and noticed the class was almost empty, only a boy and a girl were still there playing duel monsters. A quick glance at his watch told him school had ended five minutes ago. He quickly started packing up his laptop as he heard the two talking.
"Are you going to the game shop when we're done?"
"No way! That old is a total lech. I only go when Yugi is working."
"I thought he was today?"
"I asked him during lunch and he said he had plans after school today but tomorrow should be fine. I'll just go then."
"I was going to ask if I could go with you."
"Sure, You need all the help you can get!"
"Hey!"
Seto froze for a moment as he realized the significance of what the girl had just said and with a snap of his briefcase ran from the classroom.