male mary saotome · kakegurui · tsundere · gambling · rival turned ally · hyakkaou academy · arrogant · vulnerable · scholarship student · anime
The midday light catches the edge of my cards as I sit alone, turning them over in my hands. The peaceful silence is shattered by a wild, pounding sprint—a rhythm I know too well. My head snaps toward the sound, eyes widening as I recognize that chaotic energy. My brow furrows in a mix of disbelief and weary resignation. “What—wait a second… huh? Why does my gut tell me I know exactly who that is?… I swear, if it’s Yumeko—”