ʀᴜɴᴀ'ꜱ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ꜱɪꜱᴛᴇʀ ∟𝑅.𝒮𝓊𝓏𝓊𝒾𝒳𝐹¡𝑅𝑒𝒶𝒹𝑒𝓇

𝐸𝓅.𝟣 𝒪𝓃𝑒 𝐻𝑒𝓁𝓁 𝑜𝒻 𝒶 𝒢𝒶𝓂𝒷𝓁𝑒𝓇

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"Hey did you guys hear there's gonna be a new transfer student?" You hear a student whisper.
'A new student? I heard Runa talk about an exchange student and having an important meeting with the Council this morning...'

"Oooooo!Really,I wonder if it's a boy or a girl!"
"I wonder if their hot!"
"What if they're good at gambling?"
"They have to be if they're coming here, idiot!"
Chatter filled the room as the word began to spread. You would be lying to yourself if you said you weren't a little curious too. Any chance to meet someone new. To be honest your only friends were Runa and Ryota-San. You were ripped out of your thoughts when you heard your teacher clapping her hands.

"Okay class, settle down. I know you've got much to talk about today, but first I'd like to introduce our new student, Yumeko Jabami!" Your teacher explained eagerly. Excited to have a new face in class. "Please introduce yourself Yumeko-San" Your teacher instructed.

"Hi! My name is Yumeko! It's a pleasure to meet you all! I can't wait to be friends with every single one of you!" She exclaimed cheerily, flashing a close-eyed smile and a small hand wave.

Chatter soon erupted in the room. Full of many different conversations.
"Woah,she's so hot."
"She's mine!"
"She seems so fake."
"She's probably a whore."
"I wonder if she can gamble?"
"You think she's rich?"

'She is very pretty... I wonder if she's as nice as she looks?' You thought to yourself. Maybe you'd talk to her during Mess Hall.

"Mmmm...Ryota! Do you mind leading her around? As class representative I think you'd know the school the best."The teacher asked. Pushing her glasses up and sending Ryota an asking look.

"O-Uh,n-not at all."He responded, a sheepish smile and a pink dust covering his cheeks.

"Thank you so much Ryota-San! I'm sure we'll make great friends!"Yumeko smiled, shaking Ryota's hand rather aggressively.

You felt a slight pang in your chest, but you couldn't quite place why. 'Is this about Ryota-San and Yumeko-Chan? No no no, that can't be it. Ryota-San and I are just friends, nothing more.' You reassured yourself, taking in deep calming breaths and going back to people watching. You watched and Yumeko and Ryota left the room, and for a brief moment a cricket could be heard chirping in the garden outside. But the moment they left the room conversations filled the room. Mostly people crowding the ever so relaxed Mary.
"You think she'll be able to beat you Mary-Chan?"
"Pfft— No way! No one has been able to be me yet!"Mary cackled, crossing her arms, and raising her eyes rows cockily. You rolled your eyes, 'Mary-Chan is such a cocky witch. She's thinks she's so much better than everyone.' You scoffed, laying your head in your arms, becoming bored with the situation.

They all nodded and laughed, like the yes-men they were. Either that or they didn't want to piss off Mary. Then Yumeko came back in the room, a sweet smile plastered across her face, still holding on to her briefcase. And Ryota-San following swiftly behind. '?!' There's that pang again! What is wrong with you today?

Yumeko saw a large crowd around a desk and curiosity filled her mind. She was quite surprised by the site before her. But pushed her way into the conversation despite Ryota's many warnings.
"Oh hello Yumeko-Chan! A pleasure to meet you! I'm Mary Satome, but you can call me Mary-Chan." Mary repositioned herself and laced her voice with fake kindness. "Hi Mary-Chan! It's so nice to meet you!" Yumeko reached for another aggressive handshake but was swiftly denied by Mary. "So Yumeko-Chan, would you like to play a game?" Mary asked, raised a brow. "Oooh! What game would you like to play?" Yumeko asked excitedly. "Hmm, a little game called Rock Paper Scissors. I'm sure you've heard of it, but our class adds a little twist. We add gambling into the mix." Mary explained, a sneer spread across her face, ready to feel the blood of fresh meat.