After witnessing and taking part in all of the events that occurred in the past month, Royta was beginning to understand that life had a funny way of working itself out. After all, he used to be a house pet not long ago. An insignificant nobody, who lost miserably because he had no guts. He had been used to looking down at the floor so much that he started to feel as though he belonged there. Looking up was never an option because that's the reason he fell in the first place. Looking up cost him his dignity and his life.

It almost didn't seem real how much time had passed since he became free again, and it was all thanks to the mysterious transfer student. Yumeko Jabami. Initially, it was her looks that caught his attention and obviously as a boy, he couldn't keep his eyes off her. Yumeko had a figure like no other. Her waist was small, making her look gorgeous in school uniform. Along with her other attractive features which frankly, Royta was too embarrassed to picture.

Ultimately, Yumeko was a unique and special girl. Her amazing gambling skills threw Hyakkaou Private Academy into an unusual frenzy, especially after her gamble with the Student Body President. During the match, Royta felt more frightened than ever before in his life. Thankfully, he picked just the right card which saved both Yumeko and the President. Aside from fear, Royta felt excitement. What was that? If he was honest with himself, he had always been a coward when it came to gambling. He lacked both skill and confidence, explaining why he lost to Mary. However, ever since Yumeko transferred to the Academy, Royta had never felt more alive. Being by her side, watching her gamble, had ignited a flame inside of him. And the more he followed her deeper into the gambling world, the brighter that flame burned. He remembered how she almost died gambling against Midari, he had to admit he was shitting his pants the whole time. But on the other hand, the risk had never felt so good. Royta knew that Yumeko was a complicated girl, but he was finally beginning to understand her. Even just a little bit.

He loved that she was cheerful, even when her back was against the wall. She always had a smile on her face, even when she was losing. Regardless of the outcome, Yumeko remained sweet and humble. She was strong, the way he could never be. When he thought about how she saved him from the hell of being a house pet, he couldn't help but be ashamed. Royta was sure it was out of pity, yes, that must've been it. When he looked at her, he saw a huge gap between them. They stood at opposite ends of the spectrum and were completely different people. Yet Yumeko chose to put her faith and trust in him. That part of the equation still stumped him. After she defeated the Student Council member Kaede Manyuda, it became clear to him that she could take on the world. This girl was absolutely incredible and could single handedly bring Hyakkaou Private Academy to its knees, yet she chooses to ally herself with a dork. That was beyond him.

Perhaps he would understand one day, but for now he choose to come to terms with it. Besides, he enjoyed her company. The way she giggled and made sarcastic remarks. The way she looked deeply into his eyes every time she spoke, while unintentionally turning him on by leaning in too closely. But what touched him the most, was the way she believed in him and brought out the best in him. In the past month, she became his companion and his best friend. She was the first person he thought of when he needed to say what was on his mind. Who would have thought he'd become so attached? Yumeko had indeed turned the school upside down, Royta included.

"You shouldn't stand out here too long, you might catch a cold", a sweet voice said.

Royta blinked several times before his eyes landed on the girl in front of him. It was her, Yumeko. She waved innocently and he smiled. Being lost in thought made him forget that he had been standing in the rain for a while.

"Oh no, your uniform's wet!" Yumeko said as the pair walked inside, "you didn't have to wait for me in the rain silly."

"It's okay really, I'm fine", Royta replied scratching his head sheepishly.

Royta took a deep breath, but before he could go anywhere, Yumeko put a hand on his chest. Royta looked at her confused and a little embarrassed. He knew that Yumeko was very forward in terms of physical contact but it always took him by surprise. Royta tried to analyze her face, but it was neutral so he had no idea what she was thinking. However, her eyes were focused on his which was both sexy and intimidating.

"Umm..."

"Will you come gambling with me after school?" She asked smiling and tilting her head to the side.

Royta was shocked but not suprised. He shook his head. Typical Yumeko, he thought. Of course she wanted to gamble after school and naturally he had to come along! While she enjoyed the thrill, he mostly just resisted the urge to pass out. But he loved it anyway. The happiness didn't come from the gambling, but the time that they spent together. Yumeko made everything wild, things were certainly never boring with her around. It was mostly due to her unreasonable choices and irrational judgment. For example, no one would have the balls to put their life on the line every single time they gambled. No one except her, of course. Yumeko Jabami was indeed a special girl.