Just because you haven't beaten me yet doesn't mean that you won't ever beat me, Kaiba. I'm certainly not going to make it easy for you though. I know you like a challenge, so you can bet I'm always going to give you one. [ he cracks a smile. ] I do when it counts...

I... I know... [ he says quietly and his hand tightens around kaiba's briefly. ] But that's when you two were all alone, right, when you only had each other? I know it's hard to break old habits, because, as they say, they die hard, but whether or not you consider us friends we'll always be there for you when we can. Nobody should have to go through life relying on themselves and themselves alone. I can only imagine the toll that's taken on you, Kaiba... [ a slow nod. ] Yeah, I'm... sure. You're definitely in a position that makes trusting someone or... anyone, really, difficult.