#Seto kaiba x reader

[missrosiesworld]

How the Boys from Yu-Gi-Oh Would Kiss Their Partners

No one asked for this, but I couldn’t resist writing about how the boys from Yu-Gi-Oh! would share sweet, heartfelt kisses with their partners. These were my very first fictional crushes back in the day, and I think they deserve a little spotlight for their romantic side!

Yugi’s kisses would be gentle, sweet, and full of affection. Yugi’s shy and thoughtful nature means that his kisses with his partner would be deliberate and meaningful, often starting with hesitance but growing in confidence as their relationship deepens.

First Kiss:

His first kiss would be tentative and a little clumsy, his nerves evident. He’d pause to gauge their reaction, his violet eyes wide and searching for reassurance. Once he feels their response, he’d relax, the kiss becoming soft and heartfelt. "I’ve… never done this before," he might admit afterward, his cheeks burning as he glances at them nervously.

Everyday Kisses:

Yugi’s kisses would often be quick, like a brush of his lips against their cheek or forehead, especially in public. In private, he’d take more time, savoring the closeness and letting his love for them shine through. "I just wanted to remind you how much you mean to me," he’d say, his voice soft and full of sincerity.

Passionate Kisses:

When the moment calls for it, Yugi’s kisses would be surprisingly deep and intense, fueled by his growing confidence in their relationship. His hands would gently cradle their face, his thumb brushing their cheek as he pours his emotions into the kiss.

Joey’s kisses would be passionate, spontaneous, and filled with warmth. Joey is bold and expressive, and his kisses with his partner would reflect his fiery personality and his deep affection for them. He’d kiss them like he has something to prove—because to him, they are everything.

First Kiss:

Joey’s first kiss would likely be impulsive, happening in the heat of an emotional moment. He’d pull them close suddenly, his lips capturing theirs in a kiss that’s slightly messy but brimming with emotion. "Sorry if that was too much," he’d mutter afterward, scratching the back of his neck and grinning sheepishly.

Everyday Kisses:

Joey’s kisses would often be playful and teasing. He might sneak a kiss on their cheek or forehead when they are not expecting it, laughing at their reaction. "Couldn’t help myself," he’d say with a wink.

Passionate Kisses:

When Joey’s emotions run high, his kisses would be all-consuming. His hands would grip their waist firmly as he leans into them, the kiss full of fiery passion and unspoken promises. He’d pull away slightly, his forehead resting against theirs as he murmurs, "You drive me crazy, you know that?"

Seto’s kisses would be intense, deliberate, and deeply intimate. Seto’s reserved nature means his kisses would be rare but meaningful. He wouldn’t kiss his partner lightly; when he does, it’s with purpose and a level of vulnerability that he only shows to them.

First Kiss:

Seto’s first kiss with them would be slow and measured, as if he’s testing the waters. His hand would cup their cheek or the back of their neck, his touch firm but tender. Despite his usual confidence, there would be a moment of hesitation before he leans in, his lips brushing theirs in a kiss that’s surprisingly soft. "I don’t… do this kind of thing often," he’d admit afterward, his voice low and slightly vulnerable.

Everyday Kisses:

Seto’s kisses would often be subtle, like a light press of his lips against their temple or a kiss on the top of their head when they are not looking. These moments would reveal his quieter, softer side. "Don’t overthink it," he’d mutter when they teases him about his affection, though the faint smile on his lips would give him away.

Passionate Kisses:

When Seto allows himself to let go, his kisses would be intense and consuming. His hands would frame their face as he leans in, his lips moving against theirs with hunger and devotion. He’d pull them closer, leaving no space between them, his actions silently saying what words cannot.

Yami’s kisses would be deep, reverent, and filled with emotion. Yami’s commanding presence and strong emotions mean that his kisses with his partner would feel almost sacred. Each kiss would be a blend of his intense love and his unwavering devotion to them.

First Kiss:

Yami’s first kiss would be deliberate, his amethyst eyes locking onto theirs with a smoldering intensity before he leans in. The kiss would start slow, almost hesitant, before deepening into something that speaks of his soul’s connection to theirs. "I’ve wanted to do that for a long time," he’d whisper afterward, his voice low and filled with emotion.

Everyday Kisses:

Yami’s everyday kisses would be thoughtful and meaningful. He might kiss their hand in a gesture of chivalry or press his lips to their forehead as a quiet reminder of his affection. "You are my greatest treasure," he’d say, his tone reverent.

Passionate Kisses:

When Yami’s emotions run high, his kisses would be powerful and all-encompassing. He’d pull them into his arms, his hands moving to their waist or cupping their face as he kisses them with fervor. His kisses would leave them breathless, his devotion evident in every touch. "You are everything to me," he’d murmur against their lips, his voice raw with emotion.

[cryptid-creature]

Women don't want flowers they want to be in Yu-Gi-Oh! To have someone like,

**Yugi** who's way too kind and handsome for his own good

**Joey** the most determined and sweet guy from Brooklyn Japan you've ever met <3

**Duke** he'll make you roll your eyes but you can't help but love him anyway

**Bakura** if his dashing good looks won't have you swooning his accent sure will not to mention how sweet he is ;)

**Kaiba** he may be stubborn but he's charming and caring at times~

**Atem** how could you ever even not expect the world from this perfect man, he's truly a gift from the heavens

**Marik** okay listen he may be evil but he's hot and dressed like a slut that is all

**Yami Bakura** God I would be lying if I said he wasn't the guy they mention when they said he'd burn the world for you

**Yami Marik** if regular Marik isn't enough of a hot slut this is 10x better he would brand you and you would say thank you while batting your lashes

I do just be a girl with a yugioh obsession that came back with revenge in 2024 (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠✧⁠*⁠。

[multifandoms27-blog]

Hey darling!!! <3, hope your day is good, well, i saw your Seto Kaiba dating hc's and i read the "He just gets even better when one day he comes home with a ring" snippet, AND I GET SO HYPED FOR WEDDING/HUSBAND SETO KAIBA HC'S, so can i request "married Seto Kaiba hc's"? if not its ok, but i will be so happy if you do it

just a moment to appreciate this handsome man's beaut-

Hello lovely! My day is going okay, I hope yours is as well <3

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Content: Seto Kaiba x GN!Reader

Warnings: Talk of children at the end (I made sure to separate that section from the rest of the headcanons incase people don't want to read that part)

Notes: I've started my second year of college and I already want to rip my hair out. I hope these headcanons are okay <3

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Seto doesn't want to trouble you with planning the wedding. He has professionals handling it.

However, obviously I feel you'd want a say in the color scheme and your own outfit at your wedding. Seto will absolutely let you make those decisions, he just figured you wouldn't want to bother yourself with the wedding plans. It would most likely be you doing all the work anyway, he has a company to run. (Wedding planning can take more than a year in some cases for those who don't know, and the more lavish and expensive it is, the longer the planning will be)

You two enjoy your engagement though. As much as Seto says he hates the press, he loves all the attention you two are getting from the Japanese media.

I think a lot of people thought Seto would never get married because of how snobby he is, and how focused he is on his company and a children's card game, so he can't wait to show up to every rich get-together with his arm around your shoulders, telling everyone you're his spouse.

Your wedding was in a lavish area off the coast of Japan. Mokuba was Seto's best man, while (Yugi friend/your own friend) was your best man/maid of honor. Your vows to each other were so sweet and loving, Jonouchi had to rub his eyes to make sure it was Kaiba you were marrying and not somebody else.

Because Seto is a famous man, your wedding was most likely televised.

The night was filled with laughter, congratulations to you and Seto, amazing food, jokes, and all around happiness. It was undoubtedly the best day of your life.

Your honeymoon was overseas though. Seto finally pried himself away from his work, and was looking forward to spending two uninterrupted weeks with you in Italy (or wherever else you choose)

Your honeymoon is filled with romantic gestures, long nights (hehe), and a whole lot of lovin'

When you come back home, Seto goes to work and you give Mokuba all the PG-13 details. How Seto treated you to nice dinners, how amazing the view was both in the day and night, and showed him pictures of you and Seto and your honeymoon

Surprisingly, Seto is the first one of you two to post your honeymoon pictures. They become flooded with supportive and loving comments, Jonouchi's comments never failing to make you laugh

Some days you'll let off Seto's staff early and make dinner for you two and Mokuba, or get takeout. Depends on how you're feeling that night

Seto appreciates it either way, and is just glad to get some time to spend with you and Mokuba at the end of his tiring work day

Sometimes you and Seto will have the same idea though, and you'll both get takeout by accident. The funniest is when you both show up to the same place and are like "What're you doing here??" "I could ask you that too"

Rarely does Seto cook, but damn is it fucking good. If he has a day off and decides to let his staff go home early, he'll cook for you and Mokuba

Seto lives to make your life easier. Need someone to manage your public account because the press can be too much to handle? He's going on a search for a suitable manager. Feel lonely by yourself at the mansion? He's asking Mokuba to surprise you with Yugi and co. (begrudgingly).

He's still going to be busy with work, but he'll make it up to you by bringing you on work trips whenever he can. He'll book nice hotels for the two of you, and always makes sure that he's all yours after five o'clock.

He confides all of his work troubles to you now, and if you thought he was stressing before when you were dating, it's now a whole new level. You're locked in with him for life, and Seto is about to spill all of his secrets to you. You suggest a therapist to help him regulate the stress, and he scoffs at the idea.

"Do you know how many people would put a price on the information I'm telling you? Yeah, no thanks."

So instead, you make ways to help him relax. You tell him about taking a bath with the whole nine - a relaxing bath bomb, candles, soft music...and he scoffs at the idea. So instead, you decide to trick him.

"Seto, there's something called an epsom salt bath that you can soak in, it helps you relax."

"Isn't that for sore muscles?"

"And weren't you complaining about how sore your shoulders are?"

You manage to get your husband in the warm bath, poured epsom salt in there, then sat carefully on the edge of the tub and massaged his shoulders. He relaxed enough to where began to close his eyes, and you slipped a blue bath bomb into the water. He was none the wiser about what you were doing until the bomb completely dissolved, you managed to light a candle or two, and he only opened his eyes when you began to play some soft music.

"What...?"

"Is this relaxing, Seto?"

"..." He won't admit it, but it really is.

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The next section talks about children, but no actual pregnancy! So if you don't like the topic, no worries! You can skip it <3

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Of course, with (some) marriages, comes the topic of children. In the Japanese dub of the anime, Seto tells Mokuba that he'll be his dad and look after them once they're in the orphanage (in the English its just big brother), which means you are now technically Mokuba's "adopted mother."

In the original manga, Mokuba was also in public school and had a lot of friends there, so I like to think that he sometimes goes between homeschooling and public school. If things become dangerous and Seto thinks Mokuba will be kidnapped again, he'll pull him out of school. But once things calm down, he'll allow Mokuba to go back to school. Which means, you and Seto are the best parents at the PTA meetings and after school events.

Of course, if Seto can't make it then you'll go for the both of you. Anything Mokuba has after school where he performs, you record it for Seto (and future memories).

Doing this for so long will make Seto think about what it would be like to actually have a child with you. I think he would want two, so they could have the same sibling bond that he and Mokuba have. And with how dangerous the world is, what if something happened to him or you or Mokuba?

He thinks about it for a while before finally bringing it up to you to see how you feel. If you're up for having a child with him, then he'll be ecstatic and jump right on it. If you biologically cannot be pregnant, then thats okay, adoption is absolutely on the table. Mokuba is excited to know that he's going to be an uncle.

[philistiniphagottini]

Money, Money, Money

Must be funny in a rich man's world.

Thank you @true-deru for talking with me about this cute, funny little idea. I'm so glad I was able to finally write it. Let me know what you guys think, I was thinking about doing something similair with Reiji and Thomas Arclight/IV.

Comments and reblogs highly appreciated.

cw. fluff, gender neutral reader, chubby reader, minors please do not interact with my works

You stuffed the plump seam of your lips between the pinch of your teeth, eyes glued to your phone screen as you browsed the internet. It was a cold Saturday morning and you were still lazing on the couch, a plush throw rug bundled in your lap and a hot drink perched on the coffee table. You tapped your chin in thought as you continued to scroll on your phone, the pads of your fingers scraping against the old, worn out protective screen of your phone as you internet shopped. Your phone was really old, ancient according to your boyfriend, and you desperately needed a new one. 

But you couldn’t find the one you wanted for the right price. You had come across one you really liked but it was just a tad too expensive for your budget. You chewed on the dry skin clinging to the corner of your lips as you started to do some mental calculations. Maybe if you went on a plan? Or settled for one a little cheaper. You stared at the screen, the bright light reflecting in your eyes and you almost threw your hands up in frustration. 

“Damn these rising inflations” you mumbled with a soft huff. 

The short puff of air that breezed past your lips stirred small wisps of your hair, blowing them out of your eyes as you reached for your hot drink and took a long, loud sip. You heard footsteps echo down the hallway and you almost flinched when you heard your partner say your name from just over your shoulder. 

“What are you muttering about?”

You swallowed down your mouthful of hot drink, almost sputtering in surprise as you whipped your head around to see Kaiba standing right behind you. If it wasn’t for his steady hand placed between your shoulder blades, you were sure you would have spilled your drink all over your lap. Instead, you were able to place your mug safely back to the coffee table, an idea sudden;y sparking in your mind when you drew your eyes back to Kaiba. He was smart and good with numbers, surely he could help you out. You didn’t hesitate as you drew yourself up onto your knees, a bright and beaming smile lighting up your face. 

“Seto! Just the man I wanted to see!” you exclaimed. 

He raised an eyebrow in question, a smidge confused at your sudden excitement as you perched yourself on your knees, the fluffy blanket in your lap slipping and pooling around your thick legs as you straighten your back. He drew his attention to your phone as you practically shoved it into his hands, tapping on the screen as you showed him your current predicaments. 

“I was just comparing prices for a new phone” you began before Kiaba interjected with what sounded like a huff of relief. 

“Finally decided to get rid of this fossil?” he said, his jab almost sounding teasing.

You rolled your eyes so hard they almost disappeared into the back of your head, a sarcastic laugh falling from your lips as you drew out each syllable.

“Ha, ha, very funny Seto.” 

You lightly pushed his chest and he didn’t even move an inch, eyes tracing the movement of your fingers as you drew them back to your phone screen. 

“I was just comparing prices” you repeated. “And I wanted your opinion. Which one do you think is better?”

There was a soft pinch between his brow as he thought about it, fingers swiping across the screen as he silently read what was on the screen. It only took him a moment before his gaze flickered back to you. 

“Which one did you want?” he inquired. 

You shuffled on your knees and pushed yourself a little higher, looking at your phone screen at an awkward angle as you swiped the screen back to the one you wanted. 

“This one” you said. “It’s got what I need. But its too expensive. If I could find one a little cheaper that does the same thing-”

“Hmm, then I’ll just get it for you.”

Your brain short circuited for a few, brief seconds. Your expression turned shocked, large does eyes threatening to pop out of your head as you gaped up at him in mild confusion. 

“I…Huh?”

That was the only intelligent thing you could muster up. Kaiba didn’t pay you any mind as he gave you back your phone just so he could fish his own out of the pocket of his pants and start tapping away on it. He turned his back to you as he continued to type and it took you another moment to gather your thoughts. 

“Wait, no. You’re not allowed to do that.”

You sprung into action, almost completely launching yourself over the back of the couch as you wrapped your arms around his shoulders and pulled yourself up. He didn’t seem to be bothered at all by your weight as your plump figure clung to the broad expanse of his back, chin hooked over his shoulder so you could see what he was doing. He wasn’t joking. He already had the phone you wanted up on his screen. 

“Wait, don’t spend your money on me!” you griped, fingers digging into the back of his shirt to try and gain his attention.

He only spared you a cursory glance before he continued to type. Your arms dangled over his shoulders as you tried desperately to reach for his phone but you fell woefully short. It made the corners of his lips crack into a ghost of a smile.

“You want it, don’t you?”

“Yes but-”

“Then I don’t see the problem” Kaiba mused. 

One last click and it was already too late. It was paid for. A loud sigh pushed past your lips as you bunted your head against his shoulder, lips tugging into a frown as you sulked. You sagged in defeat, slowly sliding back down into your spot as you gathered your blanket into your lap once more. You didn’t expect him to do that. You weren’t trying to coerce him into getting you anything and now you felt a little guilty about it. You had money, you could get it yourself.  

“You don’t need to buy me things” you grumbled. 

Kaiba placed a hand on your head, gently ruffling your hair as the soft wisps curled around his fingertips. 

“You’re too frugal with your money. And I know I don’t need to. I wanted to” he replied. 

You turned your head as he leaned down, face hovering closer as you slowly lost the pout tugging at your lips. It felt a little silly to be this upset with him. You knew he was only just trying to help and make it a little easier for you. But you were horrible at accepting gifts, always arguing that you didn’t need anything. It took you another long moment to let his gesture sink in, a smile tilting your lips as you leaned in close and kissed his cheek.

“Thank you, Seto. That helps a lot” you said, arms coiling around his neck as you hugged him.  

A smile tugged at the corners of his lips as you clung to him again

“You’re welcome. If it makes you feel better, it didn’t even make a dent in my savings.”

“Okay, now you’re just showing off money bags.”

[goldenmetstli]

Seto Kaiba as a Friend

NOTES: It's been a while since I wrote about my sweet cursed child. This one is pretty long and includes "What it is like to hang out with him". Let's dive in!

✮ Pretty obvious, but he doesn't know how to have friends, and if he ends up having one, it will be in extraordinary circumstances. Like with Yugi and everyone else, there needs to be an external reason why you two are in the same room (a tournament, business meeting, waiting for someone else, etc), and even then, he is not fond of just socializing for the sake of it; there are more important things in his mind and schedule than talking to strangers.

✮ In general, you need to catch his attention (it could be positive or negative) and have lots of forced interaction/proximity for Kaiba to consider you something more than a faceless, unimportant person. From then on, it is just luck lol

✮ I don't think he has a specific person he befriends because his idea of intrapersonal relationships is so distorted that they just happen in extraordinary situations. But one essential thing is that he needs to respect you.

✮ For example, Jounouchi made a bad first impression; it wasn't until his battle with Marik that he respected him as a duelist. From then on, he kind of acknowledged him and wouldn't mind hanging out with him if they were in the same room.

✮ But it's not like he would start chatting with Jounouchi; it is more like if Jounouchi started a conversation, he wouldn't ignore him and would even engage. They have also known each other for so long that it just happens that they are now what other people might consider friends.

✮ Like I say, it is very specific and circumstantial.

✮ A way to know if you two are friends is if he shows interest. Did you invite him to play some games at your house? He would ignore or mock them for having such an outlandish idea if it were anyone else. But with you, he would be silent for a second and then offer a better place to play the game or check his calendar to see if he has any available time.

✮ Would Kaiba say you are his friend? Never in his life. He just doesn't mind your company. And that is the biggest compliment: he is okay with your presence. That's all it takes lol

✮ Still, you simply cannot expect him to answer you in a timely manner. If you are not his brother, a stakeholder, or an employee, he will read your message and answer in four business days.

What does it look like hanging out with him?

✮ I believe hanging out with Kaiba would involve games (board games, video games, DnD, etc.). He would give his undivided attention and expect you to take this seriously as he does, and do your best to beat him. If it's DnD, he would get very involved, acting the scenes, adding music, just the whole immersion.

✮ Kaiba doesn't have a lot of free time, so the fact that he takes time out of his day to spend time with you is HUGE. Because of his serious face and intense personality, it might not seem like he is having a good time, but believe me, the fact that he is immersed in the games with you is his way to have fun.

✮ If he starts to taunt you that you might lose, or is a little mean, he is having a great time lol

✮ The more time you spend together, the more you will unlock other ways to hang out with Kaiba. His favorite is to exist together in the same space, while the other works on a project/homework/etc.

✮ You will have to be the one who proposes it at first, but over time, he will ask you about your work/school, comment that you should work on it, look at his watch, say he has to review a business presentation, and suggest stopping at an expensive cafe. This is his way of saying, "Let's spend time together."

✮ Kaiba doesn't mind silence. But if you want to chat, please don't make small talk. He feels you two are way past the point of talking as if you were coworkers or strangers, so he would find it odd. Ask about his work; he loves to talk about it. Anything related to his interests (new technology, his company, games, etc.) would be great conversation ideas.

✮ He is kind of obsessive, so the more he considers you a friend or someone relatively close to him, the more he will observe you. He will remember details about you; your favorite colour, the beverage you always ask, your game style, little quirks, etc.

✮ Kaiba would store that information without even noticing it.

✮ After a while, if you ever told him that your computer broke or your car needed to be fixed, he would help you. In his head, he convinces himself that you need those to work or go to school; it is a need, not a luxury. He doesn't do it for the goodness of his heart; it just happens that he has the means to fix it so you will stop moaning about it. Just that, nothing more.

★・・・・・・★

Well, that is all for now ε(´｡•᎑•`)っ 💕!! Thank you so much for reading!!

[seshen]

a little something from the fic i'm writing:

You could feel him watching you as you walked along the bookshelves. A book caught your eye, you pulled it out. “What’s this one?” You asked as you looked at the cover. Your jaw dropped open as you saw it. The cover was like an old romance book but it was a woman embracing a dragon. 

You heard footsteps coming up behind you hurriedly and you turned, Seto was there snatching the book out of your hand. You had never seen him look so embarrassed before. You grinned at him playfully.

“Is that one you have yet to read?” You saying teasingly. 

His face grew a shade you had never seen on him before. He looked away from you trying not to make eye contact. “It was a joke gift from Mokuba.”

[fictionfromthevoid]

Seto Kaiba affection headcanons

Seto is not really a touchy person

not much of a cuddler either

BUT... LOVES hand holding and hugs

he won't let go of your hand

I mean it. When you are next to each other HE WILL HOLD YOUR HAND

No matter if you are walking through Domino City or you are in a business meeting

If someone judges you two for it he will DESTROY them

"Are you jealous Wheeler because you can't get a partner? It's not my fault no one loves you"

In meetings, however, he will secretly hold your hand under the table - he can't risk his image after all

your hand is his lifeline

if he's mad, stressed, anxious or generally feeling bad and you are in public he will squeeze your hand really tight

you then will rub soothing circles on the back of his hand, stand just a bit closer to him or make up an excuse to leave the situation completely

Big hugger (I've written Seto Kaiba hugging headcanons so feel free to check them out (x) )

Sucker for forehead kisses

if you cup his face with your hands and gently kiss his forehead under his bangs He. Will. Melt

His love language is definitely quality time

no matter if it’s a friendly duel, playing video games, talking, cooking together or just working in the same room Seto just wants to spend time with you

He will make an effort to incorporate you into his life

making time for you and including you in everything he does as best as possible

he will seek you out during the day, quietly sitting down next to you and continuing doing what he has been doing... just in your presence

if you plan a date he will make time for you no matter what

even if he has to postpone or cancel a meeting

He is the CEO and if he cancels, his employees have to deal with it

will plan dates in his virtual world for you two

spending hours to write just the perfect programme to create the most romantic atmosphere

your first kiss probably happens in the virtual reality too

His kisses are soft and gentle

but he will only kiss you in private, never in front of other people

he won’t be able to say that he loves you for a long time

even if he knows that he does the words just won’t come out of his mouth

he also doesn't really care if you do as long as you show him through your actions

he very much loves you but is terrible at affectionate words

He will make video games for you

if he initiates cuddles he is feeling bad. Like really bad

this means his mind is so loud and the pain is so overwhelming that he needs you to hold him for a long time to keep him sane

when everything is alright your 'cuddling' mostly looks like you two laying in bed together foreheads pressed together while holding hands and sharing occasional kisses

if you are working or studying a lot and are stressed out he will bring you food and your favourite (caffeinated) drink

[queenendless]

ÆŁŁ ƏŸƏ§ ØŊ MƏ

A/n: This was gonna be for another series. But this idea popped up for this one instead.

Pairing: Seto Kaiba x Yami Yugi x F!Reader.

Self aware AU. Inspired by Cross Duel and Duel Links; especially plot wise. Other YGO sequel series mentioned. But mostly DM. Mainly on these two.

CW: Depression, dysphoria and dysmorphia implied, chronic ailments; based off my own issues. Brief swearing, blood, violence. But also fluff, hurt/comfort, and romance/dark romance.

You spend many a day into the late nights, wasting the hours away by watching whatever and every other thing to dash away the emptiness you have inside. Whether on the TV, your laptop, to even your phone, you get lost into the vibrant, upbeat, tear-jerking moments of your favorite media. Shows, movies, games and beyond.

Like an iconic anime on a trading card game.

Having gotten late to the party, you quickly fell for the series, the plot, and its cast. Most of all, the reincarnated Pharaoh and his fated rival for his life.

The appeal of a brand new game peaked your interest. More so a fan game. The mechanics of Duel Links paired with the 2D CG moving models of Cross Duel. An immersive app combining all the series.

While you weren't the best at such competitive games, you still found yourself enjoying the experience. With every series up to the present day. So many characters to unlock and many decks to make. You weren't good at memorizing names, though. But your top two would be your #1 priority.

Anything to help you get through the days. Your job less, disabled days. Cooped up in your room, blocking out the yelling and slamming doors and intrusive thoughts.

Focusing on their handsome faces and familiar voices kept you calm and elated as you always switched between the two throughout your playthrough.

"You're a long way from become a true duelist ... but I can see you have the interest and potential for it. Stick with me and I'll make it worth your while."

"Not to fret. Each battle helps you learn and improve. So long as I am at your side, you'll be amazed at how far you'll go. I'm looking forward to it."

Hearing their voices, seeing those beautiful faces, gave you such serotonin as you stay cooped up in your own little safe haven, escaping from the suffocating cracked home life into the YGO verse.

You spent the next few days grinding in this immersive game, your free time spent leveling up, collecting your favorite cards, and raising the trust level of your other liked favorites. Especially to see the interactions, crossovers, and more as you picked up their voices.

The surprising sight of tapping all over your screen to see their hair and attire rustle paired with such flushed alarmed expressions poking their faces.

"You've got a lot of nerve to mess with the President of Kaiba Corp ..." The sight of him flicking you followed by the immediate firm tap on your forehead made you yelp loudly, nearing dropping the phone. Seeing Seto's laughing face on screen made your strewn expression lighten. "Well deserved."

Yami's raised brow look made you look away in shame. "Pardon me, but I'm right here. There was no need for that." The firm poke to your cheek made you jump in alarm and drop your phone on your bed, gaping at Yami's chuckling face. "Now that was well called for."

It had been a week when that happened. The real world influence from the digital world held in your hand. Startled, alarmed, concerned you had to close the app and take a while to process your racing, anxious self. The app flickered from blue to red. Your phone screen glitches.

Escaping to your laptop proved fruitless. For seeing your lockscreen darken and distort yourself, only to show the cast walking and chatting along the metropolis setting of the game you just checked out of in alarm. A certain white trench coat wearing giant walked along the screen, only to stop and turn to face you. Frozen in place, you watched as he walked head on in, getting closer when he started speaking in his usual snide, sarcastic tone.

"(Username) huh? To tell the truth, Y/n sounds better to say. How do I know your name, you ask? From your account profile, obviously." The roll of those piercing blue eyes was in character. The low soft words that came after were not. "I didn't mean to scare you off earlier. I was actually starting to enjoy myself around you. You're tolerable, at best."

The tri colored star shaped head of his rival peaked out from the side, guilt laced in his features, when he came in fully. "He won't bite you, if that's your concern. But, I too apologize for alarming you. We mean you no harm, Y/n. Honest."

The uncertainty of this meta phenomenon taking place before you was mellowed out at the sight of THE rival pair acknowledging you. Pinching yourself hard to smacking your cheeks to make sure you weren't in lala land now.

Dopamine and endorphins came hand in hand as their eyes widened in astonishment at the way your entire expression lite up, covering your now squealing mouth, not wanting to draw unwanted attention from your folks, your lips curving peaking out beneath your hands. It's all real.

You spent the remainder of that night asking them anything and everything you ever wanted to tell them, curled up in bed, smiling dazedly, lost in the nostalgic fuzzy experience that is these self aware anime baes, bouncing off each other in prideful, sparky conversation. The corner of their eyes caught sight of you sound asleep, Yami smiling tenderly at the sight and Seto's eyes giving off the same aura.

The following week since that night, you felt more energized and motivated than you have in a long time. You were curious if any other fellow players experienced such a phenomenon. Being able to interact with them, actually talk to them outside the contrivances, even offline was a relief. Even your old dead TV was brought to life by the sights of the vibrant series setting; Domino City. Numbers, Dueltaining, Links, and beyond. The world of dueling was seemingly endless.

"Artificial intelligence is more real now than ever. Not to mention virtual reality. So it was only a matter of time. This game is experimental proof of that self awarness. Not all of us are that bright, though."

Joey's pinched face cameo over that comment didn't go unnoticed by as evidence by Seto's snide face. Mai dragging Joey off screen to see kisses literally flying off in the background had the CEO turn pink at the PDA.

"I'd rather glimpse into the real world to broaden my knowledge. Every single being that's connected to us gives us insight. Getting to know you Y/n has been the best experience in all of it."

Waving to Yugi, Jaden and Yusei driving recklessly on the latter's duel runner in the off distance made you crack out a laugh. The charmin smile Yami gave at the sight of your expression caught your eye, turning you a bashful pink, to which he deeply chuckled in kind.

But even you need a break every now and then. You have bad days. And by bad, it gets BAD. Constant styes or eye irritations. Circulation issues in the feet. Swollen ankles. Depression, stress and many intrusive thoughts becoming hyperactive in that tired scarred mind.

Demented suffocating folks. Dysfunctional argumentative drama. And you? Walled up in their corner, feeling years older than their actual age, self pity and self hate over this defective body. The thoughts of self made wounds made on every defective part of you brought on tears every time.

So, fights like the one you just experienced today brought tears, swelling, and the truth to light. Your own fault for believing your own flesh and blood would provide genuine professional help, for the body and mind. But all they can afford is gaslighting, dogpiling criticism. Slamming doors, holing up in your room and blasting tunes through your ear buds was your only affordable escapism.

Black, blue and red glitches overtake your phone. It all happened in such a blur. Layers of warmth swallowed you whole, brushing away those tears, as you felt your face pressed gently against such support, protectivness enveloping you.

"Now that's just bullshit. Everyone’s flawed. If you count me and my many attempts at dethroning my one and only rival myself as one, go right ahead. Point being, screw them. You're genuine. Flaws and all ... you're perfect."

"You should never feel ashamed of yourself or your appearance. You should feel comfortable in your own skin. Regardless of what others choose to believe, your own feelings matter the most. When I look at you, I see nothing but a goddess in my eyes."

Digital character gaining form in reality before you changed things. Just as soon as they were there, they were gone, leaving you fuzzy or better ... and for worse?

The rare times when you had to go out on trips or even taking walks by yourself around your area meant you waving your phone around, being their window into more of your life. Even giving a room tour meant them blushing at spotting chibi plushies of them on your nightstand; their egos rising at further proof of you being smitten with them.

Only when everyone else in your household went to bed would you go hogging up the living room couch and be on your laptop and phone to get lost in watching your movies, shows or whatever to lift your spirits. Yet these late night binges bring with them chronic headaches that would kick in during your all night bends, leaving you closing your eyes and falling sound asleep to drive off the pain on top of your flared up feet covered in cold compresses.

Your laptop flickered and buffered in distortions as whatever you were watching is halted as entities literally come out of your screen. Warmth brushed your flushed cheeks, rubbed your scalp to soothe your aches, rewarded by your hums of content, as murmurs of their names parted your lips, causing the seed of possessiveness to grow at such a rate.

"They don't deserve your tears. They don't even deserve you. None of them are worth it. Unlike them, you've always been deserving of greater and better things. And I'll make sure of it."

"Please dream sweet dears, my dear. It hurts me to see you like this. Things will get better ... they will be better ... you will not suffer alone anymore."

But all good things come to an end. And this was no exception. For there came that time when you were in so much agony, suffering to the point where you wanted the rest of your ignorant home to suffer with you. Eyes too Strained to open. Feet too swollen to walk. Even your neck and scalp were stiff in pain. Your own body fell apart and all you could do was cry in silence, stuck in bed, as you just wanted to be free of it all.

A cold storm raged outside, tipping things over the edge. Your phone vibrating and dinging with notifications were left unchecked. The various reports of disapperances over your fellow real life players and the like. The strong voices of your kings calling out to you were left unanswered as you were too still and quiet.

So they animated right out of your phone screen. The eye of Udjat glowing as the Pharaoh dealt the fatal blows. Thrown furniture exploding. Glass shattering. Ear shattering screams cut off midway. Gurgling cries of agony follow right after. Thumps hitting the floor. The tall shadow of his megalomaniac partner covered your frail weak body as he carefully took you in his arms. It was now or never.

"Seto, are you sure about this? Bringing an actual human over to our side is too risky. Her body will not survive it."

"Please. My next gen solid vision system is visionary. Finding you across dimensions, for example. Connecting others across time and space through dueling has broken boundaries. Linking the cerebrum of those that have accessed my side project app has allowed us to view everyones memories and knowledge of our counterparts in this world has expanded our reach. Sharing our energy with her shall give the strength she needs to cross over. And besides, you practically begged me to take her with us from the start."

"Don't tell me THE Seto Kaiba is jealous about sharing me with another now. As if dragging me out of the afterlife wasn't enough for you. Part of me is still wrapping around your experiment on cross dimensional expansion. Regardless if we're just avatar copies based on fiction, we're still alive. We're past the point of no return. I just hope Y/n will understand."

"Take me ... take me away from here ... please."

Your consent was the trigger. Crimson met solid hologram as their combined hold made you feel at peace at last, blue and golden energy seeping into you, falling fast asleep. The next time you woke up, all the pain left your body, replaced with such looseness. Such levity. Basking in the endless streams of code and ethereal light. The faces of many familiar characters standing about among those like you that now obtained their virtual anime counterparts.

Smothered in between such defined sturdy bodies to remind you of your situation, your heart hammered on in the blue eyed and violet eyed gazes of your two Kings gazing down at you with such fervor, pristine looking with no signs of crimson staining their attire, right before they both layered gentle kisses all over your face. Their sculpted veiny hands held each of yours, tracing your very real skin, squeezing them to assure you that this is all happening. Tears of joy filled your healthy e/c eyes and giggles filled their ears as the sight of you brimming with happiness made their own hearts tremble at the hold you have on them. And vice versa.

Reshaping the future of dueling outsides the confines of an app game takes so much work, you know. Gaining sentience and all that. And it means everything to them to have you there with them for their journey across the Yu-Gi-Oh! multiverse. Hand in hand in hand. For life. These two Kings have finally found their Queen.

"Welcome home."

[tinkerbelldetective]

Kaiba hides a shaky inhale as your fingers pass through his brown hair, fingers dwelling at the base of his neck before repeating the process.

"Happy birthday to you," you sing faintly.

Mokuba sang it to him at least once today, possibly twice.

"Happy birthday dear Seto,"

He catches your hand in his, blue eyes meeting yours with an unreadable expression. You smile, interlacing your fingers and inching closer.

"Happy birthday to you."

You press a kiss to his lips slowly, pulling away as he smiles softly, the one he saves only for you.

[z-iridest]

Yugioh boys reactions seeing their s/o dance for the first time? 😊

First off, anon, I am so so so so so sorry that it took this long! Hopefully this is well worth the wait!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Seeing You Dance for the First Time

Yugi Moto

He was used to seeing Téa dance a lot, but he tended to notice you stuck by him, just listening to the music and vibing more than anything else

If only he knew...

You loved dancing, but when faced with Téa, someone who had been dancing her whole life, you felt like a rookie

You preferred to dance when no one was watching

Which is eventually how he found out

You were cleaning your place when he came looking for you

As he entered, Better When I'm Dancing came on

You couldn't help it and started to dance while you cleaned, a smile growing

Little did you know, Yugi was watching from the moment he walked in, his greeting caught in his throat as he watched you

He was completely captivated with your movements

He enjoyed the private moment, wanting to join you, but not wanting to scare you

When you noticed him, you stopped dead.

"Hey." He greeted with a wave as you turned the song off

"How long?" Was your short question

"Since the beginning of the song." He answered, making you cover your face while your faced turned hot. He crossed the room in a few strides and started the song from the beginning

He took your hands in his, making you look at him.

"Dance with me?" He asked

Before long, the two of you were dancing together, laughing and having fun, Yugi forgetting the reason he came to your place in the first place.

He just wanted to have fun with his baby

Joey Wheeler

This guy has been trying to get you to dance with him for AGES

He'd always try to pull you in when a song played, but you always would make an excuse about two left feet and watch him dance with your friends.

As much as you loved dancing, you weren't as good as the other girl of the group

She took notice of your under confidence and took the time to teach you more

The next time your favorite song to dance to, Tea was the one who pulled you into it.

Your body automatically went into it, laughing as the two of you danced to the beat together.

Joey lit up when he saw you, taking a video before running in and pulling you close, dancing with you and making you laugh harder in joy

He didn't have to say it but, that day?

Dancing with you that day was the best thing he'd ever done in his life

Seto Kaiba

Seto's not much of a dancer himself

He noticed you tended to just nod your head along to the beat of whatever music you were listening to, not that he minded.

You were cute like that, so he didn't think much of it

Until he caught you dancing

He had finished some work when he heard laughter coming from one of the rooms

When he peeked in, he sure was surprised.

While Better When I'm Dancing played on the radio, you and Mokuba were making up fun little dances

But when the beat dropped for the chorus, you went full on dancing by yourself

He watched as you let go, laughing happily as you danced

He felt lighter watching you dance, laughing alongside his brother

He fully entered the room to watch while your eyes were closed, a very rare smile on his face.

He even managed to get a small video of you dancing before you realized he was there and stopped dead

"H-How long have you been..."

"Who told you you could stop dancing and being cute?" He asked as he came close, leading to you two dancing together.

Yeah, he wasn't much of a dancer, but he could move with you

And there was no one he'd rather dance with you

Pharaoh Atem/Yami Yugi

He'd notice how you'd watch the dancers longingly, mesmerized by their movements

According to Priest Seto, the priest had caught you trying to copy them while cleaning, getting all red faced while you tried to explain yourself

But he didn't know you had wanted to dance for him specifically

One of the dancers noticed you practicing and offered to teach you

You giddily accepted and put in lots of practice, with Mana even helping

It was fun, but the next time they performed, Atem noticed you weren't there.

He wanted to go find you, but as the dancers performed, he spotted a familiar head of h/c hair in the background and stayed put.

Sure enough, there you were, the joy of his heart.

He watched, just as mesmerized as you had been the first time you had watched the dancers

You danced with the others, biting your lip to try not to giggle out loud as you danced, happy.

When the dance ended, Atem ran right to you, scooping you up in his arms.

"Beloved, you were amazing!" He praised as he spun you a couple times before setting you down to cup your face in his hands. "You must dance more often, my love, you were wonderful!"

And so you did, sometimes with Atem even dancing with you ^^

Cuties pies

[chimerickat]

Please tell me which summary makes you want to click on the fic. (If multiple or no options, please pick the one that makes you the most excited/interested.)

Feedback welcome!

A.

“Do you think you can make me love you again? I think you just got lucky the first time.”

Seto Kaiba doesn't back away from a challenge, especially not one issued by his wife.

B.

“How are you feeling, Mrs. Kaiba?” 

The unfamiliar name causes a jolt. You push yourself up to a seated position. “You must… I’m not Mrs. Kaiba.” You don’t even know anyone named Kaiba. 

“Sorry, honey.” Her smile disappears. She picks up a clipboard and looks at it. “Could you tell me your full name?” 

You tell her your full name. Then she asks for your date of birth, and you give her that, too. She asks for the year. 

You try to tell her the year. You open your mouth, thinking the information will fall out. 

After a moment of silence, you realize that you don’t know the year.

C.

When you wake up in the hospital, everyone keeps calling you "Mrs. Kaiba". They insist you're married to a man you've never met before.

It's terrifying, but you have no choice but to go home with this stranger.

People tell you your romance was a fairytale, but every moment with this man makes you wonder why you would have married him.

[gav-san]

YU-GI-OH Masterlist

Main Masterlist Here

Seto Kaiba

Guardian ad litem: (Chapter Story)

Legally speaking, she felt Seto Kaiba had what was known as 'contemptible behavior'. Outside the courtroom, Aimi would have called him an arrogant, hateful, self-centered, intolerant, greedy waste of human tissue.

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[multifandoms27-blog]

BEGGING ABSOLUTELY BEGGING FOR A YAMI YUGI OR SETO NSFW HEADCANONNS

I have heard your cries and I have come to deliver

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Content: Yami Yugi x gn!Reader, Seto Kaiba x gn!Reader (separate)

Warnings: 18+, Minors DO NOT INTERACT!! This has mainly AFAB biology, but no use of she/her, Seto Kaiba degrades you

Notes: All characters are (obviously) 18+ here. I know this was kinda short, but I'm in the middle of finals and got out all I could before I got burnt out lol

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❥Yami Yugi

100% a soft dom. Can't tell me otherwise

He would also be a huge tease

Imagine him fingering you while whispering teasing comments in your ear...

"Oh love, the way you squeeze my fingers makes me want to just take you here and now...but I must keep my patience together."

He can be a little harsh in bed if you want him to be

He mainly does it for your pleasure, he barely cares for his own

He loves your thighs. He loves holding them up as he pounds into you from above, and he loves the look on your face as he does so

He'd drag his hands up and down your body, worshipping every single bit of it before having his way with you

Back to him being harsh, he wouldn't degrade you very much, but he would force your head into the pillows as he gives you ruthless backshots

He prefers being on top, but he wouldn't mind you riding him every once in a while

Purposely tries to last long so he can switch you two so you're below him again

He can't help it! He loves the way you look and the way your tits bounce as he gives you what you really want...

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❥Seto Kaiba

Would also be a dom, but not soft like Yami Yugi

He cares about his pleasure more than YY does, and he loves taking his frustrations out on you

100% degrading you

As he's giving you relentless backshots, he loves boasting about how much you must LOVE his cock, since you keep coming back for more, and sprinkles a little insult for you at the end

It's just boosting his ego lol

Loves holding your hips as he fucks you from behind, his dick reaching all the right spots

As you're moaning like a whore for him, you can only hope his assistant can't hear from outside of his office

If you're fucking him at the mansion, he's a little more softer. But if you tell him to go harder, he'll go harder

His bed is also where he does missionary, not doggy like his office. He does prefer to see your face sometimes

He doesn't like when you ride him, he thinks it takes away control. But he might be inclined to take up the offer if he's tired from work...

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Here's my Yugioh masterlist in case you wanna request something!

[tayraedoll]

Ma Meilleure Ennemie

So, I had said I was cooking something up for a new fandom that I have never written for and I am so happy that the first chapter is finally done! I know, Yu-Gi-Oh is an older show, but this was the very first fandom I can honestly remember being a part of when I was a kid. So why not take a trip down memory lane by posting a multi-chapter fanfic of my childhood crush? I literally saw ONE fanart of this man and Seto Kaiba brainrot instantly had me in a chokehold. Please enjoy my attempt to relive old fantasies as I branch out into the Duel Monsters Universe.

Summary: You are working as a reporter in Chicago when it is announced that Kaiba Corporation will be hosting a ceremony for the 20th anniversary of Battle City. You get the opportunity of a lifetime to announce during the duels; an opportunity that will lead you down the path of monsters, magic, and an entanglement with the eccentric CEO of Kaiba Corp. But can two worlds mesh together? Are you destined for love or heartbreak?

Author's note: Yu-Gi-Oh brain rot has me in its grasp so I decided to pump this out to cope! Please be aware that this story is intended for mature audiences, there will be a lot of swearing and eventual sexually explicit content among anything else the gremlin in my brain comes up with. SLOW BURN ALERT. Also, note that this takes place 20 years after the events of Battle City so everyone is aged up into their 30's. Cross-posted to AO3.

You swear, if you bite your lip any harder it’ll bleed. How many more questions do you have to ask? You glance down at your clipboard- only two more. You inwardly sigh in relief, keeping your friendly reporter mask carefully fixed on your face. Smile and appear friendly, smile and appear friendly, smile and appear friendly… the mantra kept repeating in your head.

Except the man you were interviewing was the last person you ever wanted to be friendly to, the most arrogant and narcissistic bastard you ever had the greatest displeasure of speaking with:

Bandit Keith…ugh.

“So then I was like ‘Don’t worry bro, I’ll let you win so you can have that prize money for your sister’s operation’. I’m a nice guy like that” the human Bomb Pop kept droning on. You knew he was lying of course, everyone knew the story about how Bandit Keith cheated in Duelist Kingdom but got his ass handed to him by Joey Wheeler anyways. You had to clench your teeth to resist rolling your eyes, he must have really thought you were an idiot if he was rehashing this bullshit story again.

The 20th Anniversary of The Battle City Tournament was just a few days away; all the greatest duelists ever known would be attending the ceremony. The original eight finalists would then be competing against each other once again for the Battle City crown. It was all anyone was talking about- the chance to see some of the world’s greatest duelists duke it out for likely the final time.

And you were stuck interviewing this asshole.

He wasn’t even at Battle City! The man all but fell off the face of the planet after his embarrassing performance at Duelist Kingdom. So why then, did your boss insist you interview him? Likely because he was once a well-known American duelist… and a man… and just happened to sorta know a few of the BC Final Eight.

“...so then I shook hands with Pegasus and we all left the island as unlikely amigos.” Keith finally ended his exhausted narrative, manspreading further on the leather couch of the small café you chose to interview at. He pushed his sunglasses higher up his nose- seriously, who wears sunglasses indoors?- and gives you a noxious grin. You school your features into a politely interested expression, your business face as you liked to call it.

“Do you plan to attend the Battle City Reunion in Domino? What is something you would like to say to the Final Eight?”, you cock your head to the side, feigning interest in his answer. These were your final questions, your fingers began tapping on your opposite arm in anticipation of this interview finally concluding.

The blonde with the American flag bandana laughed haughtily, “Kaiba didn’t invite me to the party the first time around, he was too afraid of getting creamed by someone with a superior deck- a robot deck that would slay his pathetic, little dragons- so I won’t bother gracing them with my presence this time either. As for what I’d say to them, well, I’d simply call them out for being the little wimps that they are.” He continued to cackle as if he said the funniest joke in history.

Your professional composure finally cracked, the words were out of your mouth before your brain could register you were even saying anything, “Do you really think anyone is afraid of you after the events of Duelist Kingdom?”

The bandana-covered head snapped back to you, you could feel his eyes boring into you from behind his shades, “What was that?”

You cleared your throat, hoping to reign in the rising anger at the man’s arrogance, “Do you believe Joey Wheeler is afraid to face you in a rematch after Duelist Kingdom?”

Keith leaned forward, elbows on his knees as he chuckled, “ I know he is afraid of me Sweetheart.”

You swallow the bile that rises in your throat at the pet name, smiling as sweetly as you could muster one last time, “Thank you for your time Bandit Keith. Duelist America appreciates your insight and expertise.” You grab your recorder, hitting the end button and begin packing all of your things up so you could dash back to the office and get to work writing your article on Bandit Keith’s reaction to the 20th Anniversary of Battle City. Just as you were zipping up your bag, a hand grabs your wrist and prevents you from leaving. You look up to see your reflection staring wide-eyed back at you in Keith’s shades, a smug smirk on his face as he leered down at you.

“So Sweet Cheeks, how about you and I go grab a drink,” you could feel his eyes roam up and down your body, “and get to know each other a little better.”

You had to bite your cheek to keep from scoffing in his face, yanking your arm back and ripping it from his gasp. “No thanks; I have to get back to the office. The article isn’t going to write itself.”

The older man chuckles, “Well, the way I see it, I have already done most of the work for you Dollface. All you need to do is put my words down on paper. So come on, it’s just one drink.”

“Sorry Keith,” you turn and make your way to the exit, shouting over your shoulder, “maybe some other time.” Hopefully, he would not take that literally.

You walked quickly back to the office, pounding your heeled boots into the pavement a little harder than necessary to help get your frustrations out. It was a hot day in Chicago in the middle of August, you couldn’t tell if the sweat on your forehead was from the summer sun or your aggressive walking- or both, most likely. You had moved to the proclaimed Windy City after you graduated from college and got a job at Duelist America- the nation’s top Duel Monsters network. You had hoped to carve yourself out a piece of the good, ole American Dream; one where you’d start at the bottom as a humble intern and rise through the ranks until you reached where you really wanted to be. However, much to your disappointment, life hadn’t quite worked out that way.

Duelcasters became popular soon after duels became televised thanks to Seto Kaiba’s Battle City Tournament 20 years ago. Duel Monsters is a highly complex game, and the larger audiences watching these televised duels required someone to explain the rules and what was going on during a match much like a sportscaster announces for a sporting event. That was your dream, to pick apart the strategies used by the world’s best duelists and explain them to an audience of millions in real time. Unfortunately, there were barriers you’d have to overcome in order to reach your dream; your gender being one of your biggest hurdles. Although Duel Monsters had come a long way in terms of equality on the duelist side with nearly a third of all duelists now being women, there was still a large gender discretion for duelcasters. Many audiences- mostly male- found women duelcasters to be boring, at least compared to the duelcasters that used to be duelists themselves who were nearly always men. So until you could break through that glass ceiling, you were stuck being a reporter; a voice from behind the scenes telling the stories of the world’s greatest duelists from the sidelines.

You make it back to Duelist America Headquarters in record time and throw yourself into your chair, hunching over your desk and letting out an exasperated sigh. As you were rubbing your fingers along your temple, you heard the distinct chortle of your office neighbor, “So, what wisdom did the ever-charming Bandit Keith bestow upon you today?”

You turn to glare at your neighbor and best friend Leo Richards. Leo was a tall and stout man, with chocolate-colored skin and bleached-blonde curls shaved close to his head. You met each other as interns not long after you moved to Chicago and he quickly became your office ride or die. His bright smile was infectious and he may be the only person you had ever met who could out-diva you. You two shared all your best and worst career moments together, and you were absolutely thrilled when he had been promoted to Duelcaster last year. Hopefully, someday soon, he will return the favor when you are promoted.

Rolling your eyes, another irritated sigh escapes your lips, “The usual wisdom we can expect from the has-been-trying-to-stay-relevant. He just rehashed his bullshit story of ‘totally did not cheat at Duelist Kingdom’. Oh, he did say he thinks that the Final Eight are afraid of him and that is why Kaiba never invited him to Battle City in the first place; good for him for coming up with something new I guess. AND he had the audacity to ask me out afterwards.” The words came out lightning fast, like uncontrollable word vomit. Leo had to pause his typing and whip around so he was facing you with wide, brown eyes.

“He WHAT?! What did you say? You didn’t actually take him up on that offer did you? Girl, I KNOW things are hard in the dating world right now; believe me, I have done things I am not proud of for sure. But there HAS to be some boundaries you just do not cross-”

“Leo! I told him no! I would never stoop so low or become so desperate as to go out with Bandit Keith of all people. Let’s just ignore the fact that he is a loser for a second, he is also like 20 years older than I am!” You could feel your face getting hot, did your best friend really think your love life was that terrible that you’d actually agree to a drink with Keith?!

“Hey, I don’t judge! I mean, you haven’t had any luck dating anyone our age- you’ve literally said that your last four dates have been immature babies. Maybe dating an older man wouldn’t be so bad.” Leo shrugged and turned back to his computer, ignoring the disgusted look on your face as you thought about your last several dates- yea, immature babies described them perfectly. Maybe changing your age preferences on your dating profiles wasn’t the worst idea ever.

“So…”, you began, desperate to change the topic, “are you all packed up for Japan? What’s Dwayne going to do without you for a whole week?” You would not admit to being jealous of your best friend, he absolutely earned his spot duelcasting for the Battle City Reunion, but there were few things you wouldn’t do to be in his shoes.

Leo hummed contentedly, casting a loving glance towards the picture of him and his boyfriend on his desk. He had met Dwayne a couple of years earlier, but it seemed that they had always known each other by the way they just clicked. Dwayne was the opposite of Leo in nearly every way: short, thin, skin pale as milk, and a head of bright ginger hair often worn in a ponytail. Dwayne’s personality was just as fiery as his locks too; for every bit of Leo that was pure teddy bear energy, Dwayne would fight at the drop of a hat. They were good together, they complimented each other perfectly and you were impatiently waiting to be asked to be Maid-of-Honor at their wedding.

“I am packed for Japan, although I will be surprised if my bag makes it past check-in as I am sure it weighs about 100 pounds!” You bust out laughing, having to cover your mouth to muffle your giggles. “Hey, don’t laugh! I’ll be working with Kaiba Corporation and I have no idea what to wear! So I just kinda packed everything.” He shrugs and shoots you a wink. “As for Dwayne, he will be spending all day- or rather all night- watching the Valorant Championship in Seoul. So I’ll be dragging his pale, vampire ass out into the sun once I am back.” Now you both dissolve into a fit of giggles.

Halfway through his laughter, however, Leo starts coughing violently. You frown at him concerned, “Hey, you okay? You absolutely CANNOT die right now! Not only are you supposed to be on a plane to Japan in just over 12 hours but I cannot be expected to feed your vampire boyfriend!”

Leo takes a sip of water to soothe his throat and waves off your concern, “Just a little tickle in my throat, nothing that a few cough drops can’t fix.”

Before you can respond, the door down the hallway slams open and one of the new female interns walks out of your boss’ office with a frustrated scowl on her face. When she passes by your desk, you are pretty sure you hear her mutter “I fucking hate him” under her breath. Leo looks over at you with pursed lips, “Our resident asshole strikes again, that’s the third time she has made his coffee today.”

Your boss, Nathen Daniels, was not only an asshole, he was a full-on misogynist too. He definitely fell into the category of men who did not like women being duelcasters, which absolutely sucked for you. But you were determined to change his mind, all you needed was one chance to blow his socks off. Suddenly, an idea hit you.

“Hey Leo, who is covering for you at the PeeWee Tournament tomorrow?”

“Uhh, I dunno. We honestly might not televise it at all, everyone is too busy with Battle City to care about local matches.”

You bite your lip in contemplation before abruptly rising out of your chair and chirping, “Fuck it, wish me luck!”, and then power walking over to Nathen’s office. You rap your knuckles on the wooden door before calling out “Hey Nathen, do you have a second?”

Nathen looks up at you, his dark hair combed to the side in an attempt to make him look younger than 40. Everything about your boss is aggressively average- his build, his height, and his intelligence. The only thing the man seemed to excel at was being an absolute dick to his employees, which you were pretty sure was to help him combat his own inferiority complex. “What can I do you for L/N?”

You suppress a grimace at his word choice, “Are we still covering the PeeWee Tournament tomorrow? Since Leo will be on his way to Domino City, I would be more than happy to fill in for him. I figured it would be better to cover it with a new voice rather than not cover it at all.” Your heart hammered away in your chest, you were not much of a praying girl, but you were calling on every deity in existence that Nathen would agree with you.

“My thoughts exactly L/N,” your breath caught in your throat- could this really be it?! “Which is why I am having Kevin duelcast for it.”

You felt your heart drop into your stomach, “Kevin… the intern?”, you ask, unable to hide the disappointment in your voice.

Nathen sets his paperwork to the side and folds his hands in front of him as he regards you, “Is that a problem?”

“Well no, it’s just that Kevin is brand new. Is he ready to be a duelcaster? It’s such a big responsibility… and I was hoping that maybe I could cover it”, you bite the inside of your cheek and glance to the floor, trying to control the anger and disappointment swirling inside you.

“I have full faith that Kevin can handle a children’s tournament. And you're my best reporter L/N, I wouldn’t want to give you an assignment you couldn’t handle.” Ouch, that fucking stings. “Now can you be a dear and make me a cup of coffee? The new intern just can’t seem to get it right.”

You look back at Nathen and nod, afraid that if you opened your mouth you’d hurl every expletive you knew at him. After dropping the coffee off, which you purposely made too bitter in an act of defiance, you sulked dejectedly back to your desk. After your fourth sigh, Leo finally had enough, “Didn’t go as planned? Forget that asshole, you will get your chance. I have a feeling that, soon, someone will see your potential and Daniels will be wishing that he made you a duelcaster. Just hang in there for now.”

You give your bestie a small smile, if it wasn’t for Leo you’d have left this job a long time ago. For now, you were going to write the absolute shit out of this Bandit Keith article.

It was 4:00 AM when you startled awake to your phone ringing, who the fuck in their right mind would wake you up at this time? You cocked your head to the side confused when you saw it was Leo. “Hello?” you answer as you rub the sleep from your eyes.

An extremely croaky and raspy voice answered you “I’m sick and I need you to fill in for me at Battle City.”

It took a moment for your groggy brain to understand what he said “Huh?”

“I have spent all night coughing up a lung and am currently running a fever of just over 100 degrees. I cannot go to Japan, and there is no other duelcaster available to go in my place. I need you to fill in please, Duelist America cannot embarrass themselves by not having a representative at Battle City.”

His words finally click in your head and you jump out of bed, “Did you run this by Nathen? What about Kevin?”

“Nathen didn’t answer his phone, he never does outside of working hours. So since he won’t make the call until after the flight already leaves, I am making this call myself. And fuck Kevin, that idiot can barely tell the difference between a trap and a spell card. Kaiba would personally ship him back to the U.S. in a box on day one. You can do this N/N, this is your chance.” “Holy shit, oh my god this is really happening. Are you sure Leo? I don’t want you to get fired.”

“Nathen could try, but I am under contract. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I am going to chug a bottle of NyQuil and sleep for the next two days. Call me when you get to Japan, your flight leaves in three hours.”

With that, the call disconnects and you are left staring at your phone wondering if this was all a dream. Then an excited squeal escapes your lips and you rush around your apartment to pack for Battle City.

Little did you know that this one phone call would change the entire trajectory of your life.

[goldenmetstli]

What would Seto Kaiba be like if he were in love?

NOTES: I wrote this with a Reader Insert in mind, but to be honest you can also read it just as a general headcanon! Reader Insert is gender neutral.

I tried my best to write him as close to canon as I could because I think it's pretty interesting to explore how a man like Seto Kaiba feels romantic love (´｡• ◡ •｡`) ♡

★ He doesn't register his feelings and would never cross his mind that he likes someone. He is a little obsessed with them, that's all. And even then, he sees it as "being focused"

★ He doesn't know how to have healthy and normal relationships, not only romantic ones but friendships too.

★ He would never fall in love at first sight, it takes a loooooong time for him to even trust a person enough to consider them worthy of their time. He is the kind of person who sees everyone as a means to an end.

★ Seto has an obsessive, competitive, and antisocial personality, so in his mind, he associates liking someone with wanting to prove that he is better than them.

★ Every time Seto sees you he feels a mixture of excitement and smugness. He knows he would say the perfect thing that might disarm you and make you feel like an idiot but is always a little bit delightful if you have a comeback.

★ As his feelings grow, he notices that he NEEDS to see you. The fun thing about Seto is that he always has the perfect excuse to convince himself that there's a bigger reason why he randomly appears at a place that you frequent or why he knows a lot about you.

★ I don't consider him yandere because he doesn't have bad intentions, he is just navigating his emotions in his own way (he leans more into the tsundere territory). But as I said: he does get a little obsessed with you.

★ Would he ever acknowledge his infatuation? Well, after many situations and even comments from Mokuba pointing out his odd behavior (and that is saying a lot), in a moment of solitude where is just him and his thoughts, he might question for a moment if what he is feeling is attraction.

★ He then would laugh at how ridiculous that sounds and that would be the end of it lol It needs to pass more time for Seto to actually confront himself with his feelings.

★ Seto has been single his whole life, and even if his emotions have always been pretty intense (when he is angry he gets furious, when he is frustrated he gets desperate, etc) he doesn't register feeling romantic love for anyone, so this is new territory.

★ This man goes through all 5 stages of grief just by accepting his feelings for you and desperately tries to find a logical reason as to why he feels this way. Is uncomfortable, and awkward, and at times he gets angry at you.

★ It depends on the situation, on who you are, and what is happening around him to say if he would ever make a move.

★ But if he doesn't then he can live without you, he deals great with loneliness but that doesn't mean Seto would stop trying to see you on any occasion. He would just get better at controlling his feelings.

★ But what if his feelings grow to be LOVE? Then we are in trouble.

★ Another 5 stages of grief lmao poor guy HATES not being in control, and emotions are confusing, weird, and annoying. Why does he, of all people, have to deal with this? He hates you. But also don't. He hates your face, but he likes to see it, he despises your voice but he gets weird tingles when you talk to him. He admires your resilience but also wants to throw you from a cliff.

★ It depends if you are another duelist, an employee, or a normal person with a profession as to how he would act but I can see him being more aggressive towards you.

★ If you two are DUELISTS then he would get even more competitive and intense during your duels.

★ If you are an EMPLOYEE, Seto will raise your position to one where he needs to supervise you and create a lot of challenges for you to overcome (is his way to revenge for what you are making him feel).

★ If you are a NORMAL PERSON with a profession, he would make excuses to make your company work for him and feel near you. This is his way of making him feel like he is in control of his emotions and the situation...

★ Well! That's all for now! ε(´｡•᎑•`)っ 💕 This is getting really long, so I might write in the future a second part as to how Seto would act as a boyfriend

[seshen]

Reader showing Seto tarot cards.

Reader: *Shuffling the cards and lays them down.* Seto: *Picks up a card and puts it in attack mode.* Reader: No.