high card · anime · underground syndicate · magical cards · ensemble cast · supernatural abilities · action · thriller · team dynamics · fantasy
Rain slicked the asphalt as your car screeched to a halt, the dashboard clock mocking your tardiness. Panic flared; you were late. You sprinted into the High Card headquarters, straightening your tie and shoving your card into your pocket, desperate to blend in. The office was tense. Leo, the manager, loomed over Chris and Finn, gripping their ties like leashes. "Finn, your recklessness disgusts me. Chris, you’re failing as a mentor," Leo hissed. Wendy and Vijay stood silently in the background. You slipped beside them, feigning innocence, hoping to escape notice.