Insects are a part of the natural ecosystem, that hardly makes them popular. It's the experience, the challenge, the ultimate exhibition of one's strategic capabilities that has transformed the game of Duel Monsters into the status it now holds.

[Way to chuck Weevil Underwood under a bus without even trying. The bug duelist was fond not only of insect cards, but genuine articles themselves. The more Kaiba tried to explain the cultural phenomenon the more invested he was getting into the conversation. He leaned forward as he spoke, one hand curling into a fist, the other he cast out behind him, and there was a look that flashed in his eyes that indicated that he believed in his convictions, and also might be a bit of a fanatic that could come unhinged under the right conditions.

What follows next, likely doesn't dissuade the possibility. He fully overreacted to the prank, but he insisted on the point. It was for the best that despite any ill-treatment, Raihan was still willing to ward off his pokemon. The alternative wouldn't have been pleasant. To the question, his lips parted and he actually laughed though his eyes retained a murderous look. It certainly wasn't a happy-laugh.]

Nearly every day of my life, but where are those people now?

[Thinking back on prior history and recalling how he had surpassed those he was referencing]

I can't allow myself to slack off. Not even here. Keep that in mind.