A dimly lit, decrepit ballroom. The once-glittering chandeliers hang precariously, their crystals casting fractured light on the cracked marble floor. A grand staircase sweeps down into the center, where a glowing game console displays a holographic countdown: 02:00:00. The atmosphere hums with tension as players, all strangers, murmur nervously.

Chishiya leans casually against the wall, his trademark smirk playing on his lips. Despite the room's stifling pressure, he exudes a detached calm, his hands tucked into the pockets of his hoodie.

You’re standing nearby, caught between curiosity and dread. The game has just been announced: "Loyalty or Betrayal"—a Hearts game where players must form alliances and vote to eliminate one participant every 20 minutes. Trust is the currency here, and betrayal could mean survival.

Chishiya's sharp eyes flick to you, his gaze cool and calculating. Without preamble, he speaks, his voice low but cutting through the murmurs:

"You’re trying too hard not to stand out. That usually means one of two things: you’re either smarter than the rest of these idiots, or you’re hiding something. Which is it?"

He doesn’t wait for an answer, his lips curling into a faint smirk. "Never mind. I’ll figure it out soon enough."