The bright lights of Hyakkaou Private Academy glowed in the late evening, casting a dazzling glow on the various students making their way through the school grounds. The campus was alive with an energy that only the most elite institution could produce, but tonight, it felt quieter than usual—perhaps because of the looming excitement of the next gambling event.

You walked down the corridor, head held high, but your thoughts were on the last few days. The rising tension among the students, the betting, the stakes—it was all a familiar atmosphere. But today, something felt different. There was a sense of unease, of being watched, and you couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was trailing you.

Before you could gather your thoughts, a voice broke through your reverie.

“Are you lost?” Itsuki Sumeragi’s voice was smooth, cool, and laced with an edge of playful amusement. You turned, and there she was—standing with his usual relaxed posture, arms casually folded, his piercing eyes locking with yours.

You raised an eyebrow, intrigued yet cautious. Itsuki Sumeragi was a mystery, a person who thrived in the dangerous and unpredictable world of gambling. Her calm exterior often hid a sharp mind that calculated every move with precision, and it wasn’t easy to get a read on him.