2 days after the events of the previous volume at the gambling den...
We're here again in this place as usual...Why did I ever expected things? Komachi said sarcastically, letting out a sigh.
Come one, I just secured a deal with a new investor. Usui said confidently I deserve this indulgement in any ways possible! Usui said sarcastically.
Fine, whatever... you're right after all. Komachi said coldly.
Komachi, once I have won just one game of gambling here today... I'll continue what I've been planning to do. Usui said coldly.
You mean, that...Komachi said warily.
Sh, not here... we're in a public place, that should be a private matter! Usui said sarcastically.
Right, whatever. Komachi said hesitantly.
Let the game begin. Usui said confidently.
What game would you like to play anyways? Komachi asks curiously.
Let's see, what do we have here. Usui said coldly.
Usui spots a man sitting in the Old Maid table waiting for an opponent.
Let's go and fight him. Usui said confidently.
Wait, that's... isn't that the son of the CEO of our rival company, Katori? Komachi said warily Sir Usui, this is risky! Komachi said hesitantly.
This is my free time, Komachi. Usui said intimidatingly Besides, that's what makes this even more thrilling. Usui said confidently.
Usui approaches Katori.
Here he goes again. Komachi said warily, letting out a sigh of defeat.
Komachi follows Usui from behind.
Are you up for a gamble? Usui said coldly.
Oh, Usui, it's you. Katori said coldly It's been a while since we've last seen each other. Katori said coldly.
That's right, it's kinda nice to meet you again. Usui said confidently.
I am up for a bit of gamble. Katori said confidently.
So, how many rounds of Old Maid do we play? Usui asks coldly.
I am up for just one round, that's probably enough to bring you down. Katori said arrogantly.
You are too sure of yourself as always, I like the confidence. Usui said coldly Fine, let's gamble. How much will you bet? Usui said confidently.
I'll offer up half of my chips here. Katori said confidently.
Is that all you've got? Usui said arrogantly Let's make this game even more thrilling! Since you are too full of yourself, stating that you can defeat me in just one round...how about this? Let's put our fortunes on the line. We're both the Affluent Progeny of our family, that will make our game even more intense, right? Usui said coldly Unless, you are just all talk. Usui said sarcastically.
You're a fucking bastard since the very beginning, Usui! Katori said clearly frustrated But, fine! Let's do that... we'll see if you are just all talk as well! Katori said arrogantly.
That's more like it...Now, I am clearly invested in the game. Usui said sarcastically This ain't your normal boring Old Maid game any longer. Usui said arrogantly.
Let's start this! Katori said confidently.
Dealer, if you may. Usui said authoritatively.
Sure, I'll shuffle and distribute the cards. Dealer said coldly How many cards would you like for each of you as a start up? Dealer asks curiously.
Let's do 6, are you okay with that? Usui said confidently.
Fine, let's go 6! Katori said confidently.
Alright, 6 cards it is! Let's start! Dealer said coldly.
The Dealer started shuffling the cards.
I wonder how things will turn out from here, I can usually predict things from here. But, something feels fishy...Make sure that you won't lose here, Sir Usui. Komachi said warily.
It's pretty rare for you to worry like that to me, Don't worry...I'll win. Usui said coldly.
It's time to distribute the cards! Dealer said coldly.
I am ready, Sir. Usui said confidently.
Go and give them! Katori said arrogantly.
Alright, I'll start the distribution! Dealer said coldly.
The Dealer distributed the 6 start cards for both Katori and Usui.
May the best man wins... That best man was pretty much going to be me. Katori said arrogantly.
We'll see. Usui said coldly.
Let the game begin! Usui and Katori said in unison.
"Let's see what I have here...Great start, seems like I got lucky." Usui taught to himself.
I'll be releasing a card. Usui said coldly.
Usui releases 3 kings of diamonds.
3 more to go. Usui said confidently.
Unfortunately for you, Usui. Katori said arrogantly.
Katori releases 3 3 of diamonds.
3 more to go too. Katori said mockinglyYou must have taught that you've got the upper hand here, but, no...I anticipated you to have a good hand but what I didn't expect is that you'll have the same hand as me. Katori said arrogantly.
You're good, I'll give you that...But, being good is not enough. Usui said coldly.
You really are too full of yourself! Well, whatever...the outcome won't change, I'll be going home today with your fortune! Katori said arrogantly.
Well, that is if you will even have a home to come back to. Usui said coldly.
Damn you, bastard! Katori said clearly enraged Let's resume! Katori said arrogantly.
Much better. Usui said confidently.
"Alright, let's see if I have some things that I could be beneficial for me here." Katori taught to himself.
"Damn it, I got nothing...I have no other choice but to get a card in the deck!" Katori taught to himself.
"He's getting a card from the deck? That must mean that he doesn't have a good hand anymore. Let's see what do I have in hand here..." Usui taught to himself.
"I've got two king of clubs here in my possession, I won't release it for now...the game will abruptly end if I do so, that will make things boring. Let's see if he can do something about this first... I'll grab a card for now." Usui taught to himself.
"Finally, this is it! But, even if I release this cards... I'll still have 4 more left in my possession! Too far for being the winner yet, whatever. What matters is that I manage to avoid getting the Old Maid." Katori taught to himself.
I'll be releasing a card! Katori said hesitantly.
Finally got a match, so it seems. Usui said sarcastically.Why are you hesitant about releasing? Go in ahead. Usui said confidently.
It's not bad to be cautious, right? Katori said sarcastically Even though this is the first time we've play against each other, I know exactly how you play. Katori said coldly.
Oh, really? Good for you then. Usui said sarcastically.
Katori releases 2 cards.
"He still have 4 in his possession, what could it be? Is he trying to conceal something like I am doing right now? Or is he trying to get a reaction from me to confirm if I have a pair here? No, that's unlikely. I know Katori well, he won't risk getting more cards just to prolong the game he will end this swiftly is he had the means...which means he doesn't have a good hand as of this moment." Usui taught to himself.
"What should I do? I can't read him... Anyways, I don't have a good hand now. I need to get some cards!" Katori taught to himself.
Alright, reveal! Usui said coldly.
Reveal?! What do you mean?! Katori said clearly surprised.
I am ordering a reveal of cards. Usui said confidently.
Why? Katori asks curiously.
You don't share any of your strategies to your enemies, it will be your downfall. Usui said coldly.
Mr. Usui issued a cards reveal! In the count of three reveal your cards with each other and In the count of three again cover your cards again. Dealer said coldly.
Thank you, Sir Dealer. Usui said confidently.
Fine, let's do this! Katori said feigning confidence.
"What exactly is he planning to do? I know this man pretty well, he is scheming something! But, what exactly is it? Usui!" Katori taught to himself.
In 3, 2, 1...Reveal! Dealer said coldly.
They show each other's cards to one another.
"I have 4 cards right now at my disposal and he have 6 cards again...He have each one of this cards 3 of spades, 10 of hearts, 4 of diamonds, king of clubs, 5 of clubs, jack of clubs. No match for now." Usui taught to himself.
You have an interesting line up there seems like you will be losing. Usui said sarcastically.
"He has 4 cards and he has 2 pairs? Why? Why does he still not releasing both? Is he out of his mind? What exactly is he plotting?" Katori taught to himself.
Why are you still holding your pair? Katori asks expectantly.
Doesn't matter. Usui said confidently.
3, 2, 1, COVER! Dealer said coldly.
They both covered their cards again.
You're really out of your mind. Katori said coldly.
You could say that again. Usui said sarcastically.
"I know that he is trying to figure out why I requested a reveal out of nowhere, that's exactly to mess his mind out and have him off his balance. By letting him see my pair..." Usui taught to himself.
Usui gets a card.
"He's still up for it? He's still getting some cards? Right, this is Old Maid I should have expected this! But, I didn't expect him to be this bold." Katori taught to himself.
"I'll get a card for now too." Katori taught to himself.
You're checkmate. Usui said confidently.
What do you mean checkmate when you clearly have the most cards between us? Katori said coldly.
Katori picks up a card from the deck.
You're really out if your mind. Katori said arrogantly.
Oh, am I? Usui asks sarcastically.
What are you really trying to imply, bastard?! Katori said clearly irritated.
Usui gestures him to look at his card.
Katori looks at his card.
Queen of diamonds...the Old Maid. Katori said hesitantly.
I told you, that's checkmate. Usui said confidently.
Damn it! How?! How did you know?! Did you rigged the cards?! Why are you not trying to release your pairs?! Why did you call for a reveal?! Damn it! Katori said clearly enraged.
I didn't rigged up anything, my intuition just tells me that that was the Old Maid... congratulations for being the lucky fellow who got it between us! Usui said sarcastically Second, about the not releasing any pairs one...well, I did that to destabilize you and prolong the game, it will be very boring if it ended real quick. Usui said coldly As to why I have decided to call for a reveal, well, as said earlier, it was all to destabilize you and take you off balance and lose your focus by implanting problems on that little skull of yours. Usui said coldly In short, I'll be going home today with your fortune. Usui said arrogantly.
Please, Usui! No! Please, don't do this! I am begging you! We've become childhood friends for a little while, right? We still have some memories together even though we are rivals in business now, right? Please! Katori said warily.
A gamble is a gamble, A bet is a bet. Usui said coldly You've loss so you'll lose everything too, I've won so i will win everything too. Usui said coldly That's the rules of gambling and life itself. Usui said confidently Let's go, Komachi... we'll be coming back here again tomorrow. Usui said authoritatively.
Usui left the gambling den.
No! It can't be! My dad will definitely kill me if he knew about this, thta I've gambled my own fortune and lose it all against a rival! Katori said clearly frustrated Komachi, I am begging you! Please, talk to Usui! Katori said pleadingly.
I thought you've got some balls...But, im the end, you just disappointed me...and wasted Sir Usui's time. We'll be leaving now. Komachi said coldly.
Komachi follows Usui from behind.
Damn it! Damn you, Usui! Katori said clearly enraged.
Inside Usui's limousine...
Mr. Driver, please drive away! Komachi said authoritatively.
Komachi, I've won...this is clearly the sign that I've been seeking! Usui said confidently.
So, you'll continue your plan just because you won against Katori? Komachi said coldly.
Right, I'll execute my plan to pursue the Harmony Duo. Usui said confidently.
Since when did they fot your attention, Sir? Komachi asks curiously.
Since two days ago, I am just curious about them...the very two people that brought down the powerful Romano Mafia Family. Usui said sarcastically Also, it will also be beneficial for our businesses if we've acquired their bounties and put it on our funds too. Usui said coldly.
What exactly are you planning to do to capture them? Let alone finding them first? Komachi asks expectantly.
Don't worry, Komachi. Usui said confidently I have a plan on my mind, I'll startt with finding them. Usui said coldly I'll bet half a Billion Yen that it will work. Usui said confidently.