As night deepened, the boys' dormitory area fell utterly silent.
Yūki returned to his single room in Obelisk Blue, locked the door behind him with a click, and drew the thick curtains shut.
He kicked off his shoes and flopped headfirst into the soft, spacious, even slightly springy bed without a shred of dignity, letting out a long, utterly contented sigh.
"Whew... nothing beats the Simmons mattresses in the Obelisk Blue Dormitory. Sleep on those hard plank beds in the Red Dormitory long enough, and half your bones will fall apart."
Yūki rolled over onto his back, pillowing his head on his hands.
Unbidden, his mind flashed back to Asuka's stunning smile beneath the warm yellow streetlight at the fork in the tree-lined path, along with her long, lovely legs, half-hidden and half-revealed in the night breeze.
He had to admit, this campus goddess was usually dashing and commanding, with an intimidating presence when she dueled. But tonight, with her ears faintly flushed, a little reserved yet trying to act composed, she had been a truly delightful sight.
Still, a Duelist's brain could only hold on to those rosy bubbles for so long.
Just three seconds later, Zane Truesdale's eyes, blazing with fighting spirit so intense they almost spat fire, mercilessly shoved Asuka's smile out of Yūki's mind.
"A Cyber Dragon showdown between fellow disciples in three days..."
Yūki stirred his thoughts.
Hum!
A pale blue, translucent screen that only he could see instantly materialized in the empty air before him.
[Host: Fujiwara Yūki] [Soul Power Level: Lv4 (22%)] [Duel Coins Balance: 31800]
Looking at the conspicuous five-digit fortune in the Duel Coins field, Yūki's lips curled into the satisfied smile of a wealthy landlord.
Teaching Asuka a harsh lesson in today's Monthly Exam spotlight match had not