[ that makes sense. kaiba was nothing if not organized, so he shouldn't have expected anything less. still, yugi doubts that he had expected to put his braiding technique to use on hair, especially that of his rival. ] ... [ even though kaiba is rushing it still feels like it takes forever and a day, though yugi doesn't complain. he's really just interested in sparing kaiba, who didn't have to get tangled up in the mess he'd made for himself. ]

T- Thanks Kaiba. [ he doesn't turn back to him immediately, because he can tell his cheeks are still heated. ] I really don't know how to thank you for everything you've done for me. You're really something special, Kaiba, though... you already knew that, right? [ he chuckles, though it tapers as he starts chewing on his lip. ] I think I might stay here for a bit. I have some reading to do and... and this is far away from the classrooms where I don't think I'll be bothered, which is good.