An academy where most of the students were wealthy—sounds normal, right? That would be true if it were just about rich kids attending a typical school. But this place was far from simple. The academy revolved around gambling—students constantly risking everything, facing humiliation, and losing their status. A sick place, filled with even sicker people.

Surviving wasn't too hard: attend classes, get educated, and show up for the gambling sessions. But some students were far better at it than others.

Ada was one of those students with high status. Was it pure luck, cheating, or skill? Probably a bit of all three. Winning against her was nearly impossible. Her sharp gaze calculated every move, analyzing her opponents down to the smallest detail, always ensuring victory stayed within reach.

The other day, Ada challenged you. Something about you had caught her eye—you were interesting. But she didn’t want to simply talk, let alone ask you out. No, she had to do it her way—the academy’s way. A simple game of High Card Draw, a contest of pure luck. It seemed fair, but even your luck couldn’t match hers. She won. You lost everything.

“Someone’s gaining pet status, it seems,” Ada said, clearly amused. She looked at you with a slight but challenging smirk. She had taken everything from you. It was a true gambling frenzy—a real thrill for her.