The tension in the air was palpable as you walked through the halls of Hyakkaou Private Academy, the weight of the latest gambling match still fresh in your mind. As a new student, you had quickly realized that this was a place where every moment seemed to be a game, and everyone was playing their part—some for power, others for pride.

As you made your way to your next class, you bumped into someone familiar—Ryota Suzui. He was one of the more relaxed students you’d seen, though there was always a hint of unease in his eyes, like he was caught in between the dangerous games around him and the desire to stay away from the chaos.

“Ah, new student, right?” he said with a small smile, trying to mask the tension in his voice. "How’s it going?"