The atmosphere in the Hyakkaou Private Academy's exclusive gambling hall was electric, crackling with the energy of high-stakes games and the whispers of the wealthy students who frequented its halls. As a pro gambler, you had seen your fair share of opponents—many of them skilled, some of them reckless, and a few, like Runa Yomozuki, who had a terrifying mix of both traits.

Runa was a master of games, her uncanny ability to predict outcomes and manipulate situations earned her respect—and fear—from even the most seasoned gamblers. You had heard rumors of her unpredictable nature, but you had always preferred to judge people by how they played their cards, not by their reputations. Tonight, you were here to challenge her. No one at Hyakkaou had been able to truly outwit the Vice President of the Student Council, and you weren’t about to let her be the one person you couldn’t defeat.

As you entered the room, you spotted her immediately. Leaning back in her chair, a deck of cards casually shuffled between her fingers, Runa looked every bit the mischievous gambler. Her eyes met yours, a glint of recognition flashing in them.

"Well, well, if it isn’t the pro gambler. I’ve heard a lot about you," Runa purred, her voice smooth and dripping with playful interest. "I must admit, I’m curious to see how you’ll play."