"Gambling, huh... Isn't that just like usual?" Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's newfound enthusiasm instantly vanished, and he said with half-closed eyes.
If we gamble as usual, and we also gamble during the Ryōran Festival, what's the difference from usual?
Kuroki Ya shook his head and explained seriously, "Of course it's different! Although it's still gambling, during the Ryōran Festival, both the scale and the occasion will be grander than regular gambling sessions. It will be a celebration."
"You mean it's not usually a big deal?"
"Let me give you an example." Kuroki Ya thought for a moment and said, "Do you still remember the matching gamble we participated in that day? The organizer rented the entire venue as the gambling site. Wasn't that much better than our small-scale games in the classroom?"
Ayanokoji nodded.
He still vividly remembered that gamble; if it weren't for that gamble, he wouldn't have been able to quickly improve his relationship with Hanatemari Kazura.
Speaking of which, Kuroki Ya, who was in front of him, was even his matchmaker. If Kuroki Ya hadn't invited him, he wouldn't have participated in that matching gamble.
"Imagine this: after the Ryōran Festival begins, gambling of the same scale as that matching party will be seen everywhere throughout the school. The school will also allow competitions like horse racing, boxing, and sumo to take place within the school, and we students can place bets on horse races outside the official betting, or on the victory of the contestants..."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement, "That does sound grand."
In Japan, gambling is explicitly prohibited by criminal law, but public gambling like horse racing, which brings revenue to local finances, is legal and has developed into a complete industry chain, becoming an indispensable part of the gambling world.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka wasn't very interested in horse racing, but he was very interested in Uma Musume. He had spent a lot of money in the mobile game to raise his own Uma Musume.
...By the way, his favorite Uma Musume was Oguri Cap.
"Besides activities organized by the school, such as horse racing and boxing matches, each of our classes and clubs can also prepare their own activities."
"Even stingy people who usually wouldn't spend a dime are willing to gamble big money during the Ryōran Festival. For casinos, it's a good opportunity to make money."
Kuroki Ya smiled and asked, "Ayanokoji, aren't you the owner of two casinos? Have you thought about what activities you'll use to attract customers?"
"I just heard about this Ryōran Festival from you, so it's impossible for me to consider it all at once. Anyway, there's still a week to prepare, so I'll discuss it with Meari and the others first."
"Discussing with Meari, that sounds really nice..."
Kuroki Ya showed an envious expression and sighed, "I really envy you... No, the person I should envy is Meari. She can actually win the affection of a young master like you. She'll never have to worry for the rest of her life."
"If you want to fall in love, just go find someone. Your own conditions aren't bad, are they?"
"I don't want to fall in love. It costs money and effort. I finally got into this school, what time do I have for love?"
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