"Jabami-san, how many seconds do you guess?"
Yukima Azuma pulled out his phone and opened the stopwatch app.
Jabami Yumeko looked at the distant tree branch, simultaneously glancing at the road beside it.
"Fifteen seconds."
Yukima Azuma nodded and pressed the start button.
Then, he bent down and picked up a small pebble from the ground.
"Then I'll guess five seconds."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yukima Azuma made a throwing motion like a baseball pitcher.
A faint clicking sound echoed.
The pebble was launched, tracing an arc through the air, heading toward the tree branch.
The distance from where they stood to the park was quite far.
Even being able to clearly see the two sparrows perched on the branch from this position was thanks to their sharp eyesight.
Yet, the pebble still managed to travel that great distance.
Just as the five-second countdown reached zero
The pebble, without a single deviation, struck the tree branch.
A sudden impact,
naturally startling the birds perched on the branch.
The two sparrows immediately spread their wings, soaring through the layers of green leaves into the sky.
Yukima Azuma pressed the stop button on the stopwatch and smiled at Jabami Yumeko.
Seeing herself lose because of a simple action by the boy,
Jabami Yumeko did not appear the least bit angry.
Her small lips parted slightly, momentarily stunned, then she broke into a delighted grin.
"Yukima-san is truly impressiveI lost!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the timer had reached approximately fifteen seconds.
A large truck rumbled past the park.
With its enormous size, it stirred up a small cloud of dust.
Had Yukima Azuma not acted,
the two birds would likely have been startled by the noise of the truck and taken flight at that exact moment instead.
"Jabami-san, you're not going to complain even a little?"
Yukima Azuma blinked, asking with amusement.
Jabami Yumeko's smile only grew brighter.
"Why would I complain?" she said. "I should be thanking Yukima-san instead!"
She glanced at the tree branch where the sparrows had flown away, her crimson eyes slightly unfocused.
"What a thrilling bet!"
"In just a blink of an eye, Yukima-san set up such a brilliant trap."
"In a seemingly random situation, you managed to use a technique beyond an ordinary person's imagination to overturn me."
"A method of cheating even I didn't think ofa bet where I staked my entire existence, yet it ended in just five seconds!"
"Aah~! Truly wonderful~!"
"Yukima-san, please, take your winnings."
"What is this small wish of yours?"
"Since I lost the bet, I'll accept anything."
"Whether it's my wealth, my body, or even my very personality, it can all belong to you!"
Jabami Yumeko's voice grew more excited with each word.
Her pale skin gradually took on an unusual flush.
Her slender fingers absentmindedly traced her cheek before slipping between her soft lips.
It was almost impossible to believe
that the girl now brimming with feverish ecstasy, on the verge of madness,
was the same gentle and lovely girl from moments ago.
Yukima Azuma watched her, the corners of his lips curving slightly upward.
As expected, this girl was truly insane.
As for the bet, Yukima Azuma's words had already contained a trap.
He had said he wanted Jabami Yumeko to grant him a "small wish."
And he had subtly implied that this wish was for he unconditional cooperation with Hyakubami Daily.
But in reality, the two matters were not directly related at all.
A normal person would naturally assume that Yukima Azuma's wish was free collaboration.
But in truth, he had never explicitly stated what his wish actually was.
This was undoubtedly a form of cheating.
Yet Jabami Yumeko had seen through the trap.
Even more than thatdespite the unfair odds, she had stepped into the bet without hesitation.
Even knowing it was a rigged game, she still enjoyed it.
Or rather, it was precisely because the stakes were so high that the thrill of it excited her even more.
And the way Yukima Azuma had secured his victory? Undeniably a form of cheating.
The bet had no explicit rule against interfering with the sparrows.
Thus, his act of throwing a stone was technically valid.
But the unreasonable part lay within how he threw it.
With his physical strength rated at 7, he should have been completely incapable of throwing a pebble all the way to the tree branch.
The distance was far too great.
It was the middle of summer, and Yukima Azuma was wearing a short-sleeved white shirt.
Jabami Yumeko could clearly see the muscles on his arms.
While he looked strong, he was nowhere near the level of a professional pitcher.
From this, she could deduce that he shouldn't have been able to cross that distance to interfere with the bet.
And if he had run closer, there was no way he could have acted faster than fifteen seconds.
This was where the real cheating took place.
Yukima Azuma had employed a slight supernatural technique.
After his cooking skills had reached level 8,
he had acquired even more formidable supernatural abilities.
Now, not only could he see the structure of living organisms...
He could even alter their composition slightly through external force.
Just like when he threw the stone.
By applying precise pressure, he had subtly modified the structure of his arm.
The effect was as if he had gained extra jointsturning his arm into something like a whip.
Thanks to this adjustment, Yukima Azuma had successfully "cheated" his way to victory.
.....
Note: I only watched Kakegurui when ss1 came out a long time ago, and I haven't watched ss2 either. I just remember a few things:
Gambling school.
Yumeko look insane but that is why she hot.
Hayami Saori-sama's voice is the best.
)
Chapter 197: Jabami Yumeko, Become My Possession
Cheating in betting, and even cheating in the middle of a match.
If an ordinary person encountered such a gamble, most would be furious enough to flip the table and start a fight.
But Jabami Yumeko found immense joy in it.
There were many gamblers in the world.
But most of them indulged in gambling solely for the thrill of victory.
If they lost, they wouldn't be able to smile.
But Jabami Yumeko was different.
She enjoyed everything, whether winning or losing.
Whether she was collecting a pile of winnings into her hands
Or taking a wrong step and losing everything she had
She found it all as sweet as honey.
"Yukima-san, please accept your spoils of war."
(*)*.
The young girl earnestly gazed at Yukima Azuma.
Waiting for him to name the price she had to pay.
A wish with no limits whatsoever.
And more importantly, the one who had to fulfill that wish was an enchanting young girl like Jabami Yumeko.
Yukima Azuma's gaze swept over the alluring figure of the young girl.
Jabami Yumeko possessed an exceptionally perfect physique.
A simple women's suit, when worn by her, exuded an extraordinary allure.
Sensing Yukima Azuma's gaze
Jabami Yumeko became even more excited.
Not necessarily because she was particularly interested in that sort of thing.
But rather, if such a thing became something to be wagered and risked
Then its significance would create an intense thrill.
Looking at this girl with a slightly skewed ideology
The corner of Yukima Azuma's mouth twitched slightly.
How bizarre.
But if he were to judge her preferences now
It would be no different from benefiting while pretending to be virtuous.
He raised his hand.
Gently pinching Jabami Yumeko's cheek.
Her face had just the right amount of flesh, making it extremely pleasant to the touch.
Though, the temperature was a little high.
Being pinched, Jabami Yumeko did not resist but instead looked up at Yukima Azuma with eager anticipation.
"Then, my wish is Jabami Yumeko, become my possession."
Yukima Azuma was never the type to be noble and selfless.
So at this moment, there was no way he would show leniency toward the girl.
"Yes, Master, I understand!"
Jabami Yumeko immediately slipped into the role of an object belonging to him.
And once Jabami Yumeko belonged to Yukima Azuma
Everything she owned, including Hyakubami Daily and countless other businesses, would naturally belong to him as well.
After finishing their stroll, the two found a hotel and rented a room.
Jabami Yumeko prepared a document listing everything she owned.
Then handed it over to Yukima Azuma.
Looking at the information in the document
Yukima Azuma couldn't help but click his tongue.
Truly, a horse doesn't grow fat without eating night grass, and a person doesn't get rich without money falling from the sky.
This profit was too insane.
As the representative of the Jabami family
The businesses and influence Jabami Yumeko controlled
Even surpassed Laplace Corporation on paper.
Having her in his grasp, even someone with a cheat-like buff such as Yukima Azuma could save years of effort.
Shaking his head, Yukima Azuma suppressed his greed.
This gamble had been built on an absolute information disparity.
At its core, it was a low-risk, high-reward investment.
Even if Yukima Azuma lost, what he had to pay wouldn't be enough to harm Laplace Corporation.
But if he became arrogant and reckless because of this victory
Relying on a slight information advantage to deliberately take shortcuts
Then the chances of failure would be high.
Those who saw others as fools were the true fools.
"Master, do you want to use these now? I can issue the orders right away~."
Jabami Yumeko leaned closely against Yukima Azuma, gently asking.
She looked no different from an obedient maid.
()
"No need. Just keep and use them as you normally would. If I need them, I'll let you know."
Yukima Azuma shook his head.
At present, Laplace Corporation had no need to take in anything extra.
The system was running smoothly, development was stable.
Swallowing such a fat piece of meat whole might not be beneficial and could even backfire.
It was better to leave it in Jabami Yumeko's hands for now.
"In that case, I'll give the orders to the media first."
Jabami Yumeko had already guessed Yukima Azuma's thoughts, so she naturally suggested what he wanted.
Yukima Azuma nodded.
Looking at the young girl kneeling at his feet
So this was what it felt like to have a capable maid?
That thought unconsciously surfaced in his mind.
No wonder from the Shinomiya family to the Suou family, everyone liked to keep personal maid bodyguards.
A girl like Jabami Yumeko
Exceptionally intelligent, highly resourceful, and feared by many
If she became a personal attendant, she would undoubtedly be an irresistible temptation.
But
Jabami Yumeko made a call to Hyakubami Daily.
After assigning all the tasks
She lifted her gaze to Yukima Azuma, eyes filled with eager anticipation.
"Master, what's next? The day is still long!"
"Do you want me to devour you right here?"
"Either way, I'm your possession, and being used is one of my functions, isn't it?"
"If you're not using me then how about another bet?"
"There are still some things within the Hyakubami Corporation that don't belong to me. But they can be used as stakes!"
"Let's play, shall we? Consider it a reward for your obedient pet! That way, Yumeko will be even more motivated!"
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As Jabami Yumeko spoke, her slender fingers traced up Yukima Azuma's thigh.
The corner of Yukima Azuma's mouth twitched slightly.
()
A perfect all-purpose maid was indeed great.
But what was the price?
He didn't know the price others had to pay.
But the price of controlling Jabami Yumeko
Was enduring the infernal flames burning deep within her eyes.
Don't be fooled by her current obedient, gentle demeanor.
Acting as if she was ready to offer everythingher body and soulto him.
Because the moment Yukima Azuma lost
The soft and submissive girl, letting him mold her as he pleased
Would instantly turn into a venomous snake, ready to devour the weak.
Jabami
That name wasn't just for show.
Today, the night was still young.
If he withdrew now
Jabami Yumeko's insatiable gambling desire would remain unfulfilled.
And when that happened, who knew what she might do to satisfy her addiction to betting?
A gamble, then.
Even with the stakes kept within a safe range
This girl still had ways to turn the tables if given the slightest chance.
So
Yukima Azuma reached out, lifting Jabami Yumeko's chin.
"Then, let me use you for a bit."
This was the fulfillment of a promise, as well as the continuation of the bet.
On some level, it also satisfied Jabami Yumeko's desire.
Sure enough, the moment she heard those words, her expression lit up with excitement.
()
Her fair, slender fingers
Began to loosen the ribbon at the collar of her vest.
And then
Then came the ero content.
Don't ask. There are no seggs scenes.
()
....
Time passed quickly.
By the time everything was over, the sky had turned to dusk.
Yukima Azuma lazily lay still, too idle to move, and called the hotel's front desk to order food.
Neither of them had eaten lunch yet.
Jabami Yumeko rested her head on Yukima Azuma's arm, sleeping soundly.
Traces of tears still lingered on her cheeks.
Looking at her like this, she didn't seem any different from an ordinary girl.
But the moment those crimson eyes ignited with the flames of the abyss
She became like dazzling fireworks in the night skybreathtakingly beautiful, yet touching them came at a price.
When the food was delivered, Yukima Azuma carefully pulled his arm away.
His arm had gone completely numb.
He shook it slightly before picking up the chopsticks to eat first.
Jabami Yumeko didn't wake up until twilight.
Her drowsy, sleepy expression was irresistibly adorable, her eyes still hazy as she blinked at Yukima Azuma.
It took a moment before she seemed to remember what had happened.
She let out a soft, drawn-out "Master~," her voice carrying a sultry charm that could melt one's bones.
"Do you want to eat something?" Yukima Azuma asked.
Jabami Yumeko smiled. "Anything is fine~."
Yukima Azuma nodded and called the front desk to order another meal.
