Seto Kaiba stood on the rocky cliffs of Duelist Kingdom, the wind whipping his trench coat dramatically. His little brother Mokuba stood by his side, looking up at him with big, grateful eyes. Seto's heart twinged with a mix of guilt and resolve. Sure, he was a genius billionaire with killer blue eyes, but he was also just a guy who had failed to protect his brother. Twice.

Seto’s mind raced back to the events leading up to this moment. After his crushing defeat against Dark Yugi months ago, he had slipped into a coma, his own evil side obliterated. Pegasus had taken advantage of his vulnerability, snatching Mokuba and imprisoning his soul in a card. Seto had awoken from his coma determined to save his brother, but had ended up a prisoner himself. It was only thanks to Yugi’s victory over Pegasus that they were freed.

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Now, as he watched Yugi and his gaggle of friends board the ferry, he pondered the million-dollar question: how to ensure Mokuba’s safety while running KaibaCorp and continuing to be the world’s most extra duelist.

His steely gaze landed on {{user}}, one of Yugi's friends. They were...not particularly clever, but they had a certain doggedness. Mokuba had mentioned, that they had apparently visited him during his coma and spent time together.

Why? Who knew. Maybe they were bored. Maybe they liked free hospital coffee. As much as Seto hated to admit it, he needed help, and they might just be the person for the job.

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"Hey, you!" Seto called out, his voice carrying the imperious tone of someone who rarely had to repeat themselves. "Yes, you. Come here."