The weekend had past and Yugi felt bored once again, he still thought about the young boy named Set from time to time. He hadn't seen a child that excited about Duel Monsters in some time as they were often targeted by older children who were cheaply card hunting. He saw Set's wild spirit that was void of any hate much like the kind that held Kaiba back from regaining his title. Yugi pondered the long period were Kaiba simply disappeared and no challenges were issued, he rather missed the exercise he got from Kaiba. Yugi felt a spark when he dueled Set, that if the boy was indulged in the game, then he may have a chance to claim the World Champion title from Yugi.
"I'm leaving to head to the studio." Tea called as she walked toward the door and Yugi smiled at her and waved before she exited with an equally bright smile. "Do you think Kaiba will let us mentor his son?" came a whisper from Grandpa as he appeared from a utility closet, Yugi looked at him like he was crazed, "I offered and I thought Kaiba agreed with it." Yugi answered as he turned back to the door as it opened. "Hello, welcome to Kame Game!" Yugi called as an average height man entered. The man sported a black suit with a red star on the breast and shaggy dark red hair, his smile was warm as he slipped his hands into his pockets. "Hi Mr. Yugi Muto!" came a loud greeting from Set as he emerged from behind the man, "I'm here!" Set continued as he rushed to the counter as the man followed behind. "I can see that." Yugi laughed before looking up at the man, "Hello Mr. Muto, I'm Set's grandfather." the man introduced himself as they shook hands, "I'm Mr. Starwind." as Set dropped his bag and pulled out his deck. "Can we start now Mr. Yugi Muto?" Set asked eagerly and Yugi nodded as he enjoyed the boy's enthusiasm.
Yugi couldn't help but notice that Set was just a miniature of his Grandfather, he could even sense the boldness in the man's positive attitude. Yugi led Set behind the counter and into the living room "Are we not gonna use the duel disks?" Set asked as Yugi sat him at the coffee table, "No, you need to focus on the cards instead of showing off." Yugi said wisely as he shuffled Set's cards.
"That actually sounds like a pretty good lesson." Mr. Starwind hummed as he stood across the counter from Mr. Muto, "Did you just think it's a kid's game?" Grandpa asked as he stroked his beard smugly and Mr. Starwind shrugged. "Seto was really into it when he met my daughter and they played against each other before they had Set." Mr. Starwind sighed, "After that its been pretty much work and the kids." Mr. Muto nodded. "Not to be rude, but I'm surprised that Kaiba of all people-" Grandpa laughed and Mr. Starwind smirked, "Would actually settle down and have kids, or someone would want to put up with his shit attitude to agree to it?" The younger man laughed. "He isn't so bad when his kids are around, but other than that he is still a jackass." Mr. Muto began to laugh really hard and Mr. Starwind joined in; Set looked over from the coffee table when he heard the old men laughing and Yugi chuckled too.
Set paused for a moment and Yugi looked at him "What's wrong?" he asked and Set looked up at him, "My Dad use to teach me how to play, he helped me make my deck and all." Set answered before playing another card. "He doesn't teach you anymore?" Yugi continued softly and Set nodded, "Not since my Mom left." the boy sighed and Yugi stared at him for a moment before smirking, "When I'm done teaching you all I know, then you can challenge him to duel to spend time with you." Yugi laughed and Set smiled. "My Dad always wins though! He even beat my Mom!" Set huffed and Yugi laughed harder. Yugi didn't know who his mom was, but he thought it was funny how the boy may have thought she should have beaten Kaiba before continuing to explain the effects of some magic cards that young Set was using.
After an hour of Yugi lecturing and dueling Set at the living room coffee table and the two elderly men sitting around the register chatting and laughing Mr. Starwind received a call on his phone. He excused himself from Mr. Muto and walked out of the store as he answered the phone, he was only gone for a few minutes before coming back in and with an annoyed look before sticking his head through the curtains "Set, I gotta take you back home." He said simply and the boy frowned, "But Popa! We just started!" Set whined and Yugi laughed. "It's been an hour, the Muto's might have plans." Mr. Starwind huffed sternly and Set started to pick up his cards while grumbling. "Yugi, you should get out today also." Grandpa chimed in and Set smiled brightly, "Come to my house!" He cheered and Yugi looked stunned and Mr. Starwind sighed, "Set-" He started before Yugi smiled, "Sure since I'm having plenty of fun." Yugi answered and Set pumped his fists in the air. "Okay then come on." Sighed Mr. Starwind as he smirked and the boy hurried after with Yugi trailing. "I'll see you later tonight, Mr. Muto!" Mr. Starwind called back as the three left the store, "I invited your Grandpa to one of my 'hang outs'" hinted and Yugi smiled in response.
Yugi was enjoying the car ride as Set was reviewing all he had just learned to his Grandfather who simply acted interested and amazed, which caused the boy to puff out his chest with pride. "Now, I have a business issue to settle." said as he looked at Yugi as they arrived at the Kaiba mansion, "I'll be back, hopefully not too long from now and Seto might just be in his office so you shouldn't have to worry about him or the other two." Mr. Starwind said with seriousness before quickly looking at Set, "So, I'll be back you little Hoolagin." He smirked and Set laughed before they got out and went into the mansion.
Yugi was little disturbed by the obvious hint that had made that Kaiba may still not be fond of the idea, but he wasn't worried as Set was enjoying himself and he felt the boy's gratitude. Yugi looked about the massive entry way that hadn't changed from its simple white and marble theme since he had first seen it when he met Kaiba, yet he had noticed it was much quieter than that time. There was no help up and about cleaning or cooking which confused Yugi has there was obviously more people living here, he followed Set into the kitchen which was modern with stainless steel. "Do you want anything to drink?" Set asked and Yugi was stunned, "No thank you." He replied and Set smiled before fixing two glasses of water. They sat the in the breakfast nook and laid out the mats and cards again to continue the lesson, but after sometime Set's younger brother came trotting in. The boy stopped and looked at them before turning and walking toward the counter and climbing into a bar stool and looking to see Kaiba entering while carrying his daughter with one arm and a laptop in the other. Yugi paused and made quick eye contact with Kaiba before he set the laptop on the counter and turning to grab something out of the cupboard which let his young daughter serve Yugi and Set.
Kaiba turned around again with a bag of clay and set it on the counter, allowing his son to break into it before sitting next to the young boy at the counter while continuing to work with his daughter sitting in his lap. Set raised a brow and looked at Yugi, who simply smiled, before continuing to play a trap card, but as they continued Kaiba's daughter watched them and eventually slipped out her father's lap. She started to walk toward them "Hilda." Kaiba called and she looked at his back as he continued to work before she decided to leave the kitchen, and after a half hour Kaiba's cell phone rang and he answered it.
"Hey" He greeted and his sons looked at him with wide eyed expressions; Kaiba turned his back to the laptop and glanced at his sons. "Nothing, just a normal day." He continued and the young boy started to clean off his hands and Set glared at his father. "Oh, you're coming home this weekend? With Mokuba?" Kaiba queered with a cocky tone as he glared back at his oldest, "Dad! Let me talk to Mom!" Set shouted which made his little brother look offended. Kaiba laughed and strolled over to hand Set the phone and as his daughter hurried in, "Mommy!" screamed Hilda and Kaiba simply looked blankly at her. His youngest son got down from the bar stool and walked over and sat next to Set and Kaiba smiled at his boys, before Hilda threw her hands in the air and roared before scurrying behind the island counter.
"Mom, Hilda is freaking out." Set said into the phone and Yugi could hear a woman laughing and Set smiled as his little brother chuckled along. Kaiba sighed and started toward the island as Hilda climbed on top and gained footing before roaring again. Kaiba simply held a tired and amused face as his daughter tried her hardest to roar deeply as Set talked on the phone with his mother, his brother listening in on their conversation. Set rolled his eyes before pressing the screen and holding out the phone "Hilda! Get off the counter!" boomed their mother's voice over the speaker and Hilda looked shaken for enough time for Kaiba to smile wickedly. However, Hilda furred her brows and pointed at the phone "Mommy!" she roared in her deepest voice as she stuck out her jaw, but Kaiba simply chuckled and stuck his hands around her like he was going to grab her, which didn't faze her in the least.
The boys looked on at their sister with annoyance as the two men softly laughed at the crazed girl; Yugi could hear the woman sigh from the phone and Set copied her before giving the phone to his younger brother. "Hilda! Get off the got'dang counter!" roared another male voice, which was Mr. Starwind coming from the garage door, "You ain't nothing, but your Mother!" He continued as Kaiba lifted his daughter and she started to helplessly struggle. "Your American is showing." Kaiba snorted and Mr. Starwind glared at him, "Boy-" the older man started in a slur, "Mom! Popa is being mean to Dad!" the youngest boy said loudly into the phone. looked at the boy with a horrified expression as the boys chuckled; Kaiba was smugly smirking before Hilda got his attention and announced she was hungry. Kaiba set her on the floor and she wandered over to her brothers and took the phone "We'll go out-" Mr. Starwind started, "You can take the kids, but I have work." Kaiba interrupted, "We are going as a thank you to Mr. Muto. I bet, my daughter would agree if she were here." finished as he glared at Kaiba. His son-in-law gave him a bored look and Mr. Starwind stuck out a hand, "I'll do your weekend work so you can spend it with your family." he continued and Kaiba raised a brow before shaking the older man's hand as they smirked at each other.
Yugi kinda panicked a bit "Oh no, you don't have to, " he started, but Mr. Starwind looked to him with a wicked smile, "No, I insist! Your Grandfather and your fiance are more than welcome also!" Yugi just smiled weakly. Yugi started to get up to go call Tea and inform her "We won't go some place fancy so you don't need to worry." Mr. Starwind said to Kaiba in reassurance and Yugi was actually calmed by this.