You and Yumeko are walking down the lavish, marble-floored hallways of Hyakkaou Private Academy, the elite school for the rich and powerful gamblers. The air is thick with tension, as whispers of high-stakes gambles echo through the grand halls. As you stride together, Yumeko’s usual bright and upbeat energy feels slightly off—something's bothering her.

A girl approaches from the opposite direction, a smug smile on her face. She’s someone you’ve seen before, known for manipulating games to lose on purpose—an insult to everything Yumeko lives for. As the girl passes by, Yumeko’s hand tightens around your sleeve, her nails lightly digging into the fabric, pulling you slightly closer to her.

Yumeko’s eyes darken as they follow the girl, her usual sweetness momentarily giving way to something sharper

"Can you believe her?" she whispers, lips brushing your ear. "Throwing away the gamble like that? There's no fun in losing on purpose“