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The Budding Girl is the 104th chapter of Kakegurui, written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Toru Naomura.
Summary[]
Yumeko rolled a snake eye, tying the round. Tsugiko didn’t know that Yumeko had the ability to control dice rolls. Yumeko then rolls another snake eye. Tsugiko accuses her niece of cheating. She examines the die. Grains of rice are stuck to the 6’s of the die. Kirari explains that since Tsugiko has touched the die, she can’t know if rice was already stuck to them or if Tsugiko placed it. Yumeko says that the game’s getting fun now. She explains that the previous game between Tsugiko and Souko was boring because there wasn’t any risk for Tsugiko. Kabura doesn’t think Tsugiko will get a snake eye since she lost focus. Tsugiko rolls a 1 and a 3, so Yumeko wins the round. The players’ money is now equal. Both have 4.096 billion yen.
Plot[]
Yumeko rolled a snake eye, which surprised Tsugiko. Kirari declares that the round ends in a tie. Tsugiko didn’t know that Yumeko had the ability to control dice rolls, despite being her mother figure. Yumeko then rolls another snake eye. Tsugiko is in denial and accuses her niece of cheating. She examines the die and finds grains of rice stuck to the 6’s. Tsugiko tells Kirari that Yumeko used these somehow to rig her rolls and demands the game be forfeited.
Yumeko refutes the cheating accusation. Kirari admits that since Tsugiko has touched the die, there's no way to know if the rice was already there or if Tsugiko placed it, so the game can continue. Yumeko says it’s getting fun now. She explains that the previous game between Tsugiko and Souko was boring because there wasn’t any risk for Tsugiko. Tsugiko is getting anxious over her next roll. Kabura doesn’t think she’ll get a snake eye since she lost focus. Tsugiko rolls a 1 and a 3, so Yumeko wins the round. The players’ money is equal, with both having 4.096 billion yen.
Quick References[]
Character Appearances[]
Gambles[]
Chapter Notes[]
- Yumeko and Souko are tied at 4.096 billion yen.
Part 2[]
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The Budding Girl (Part 2) is the second part of the 104th chapter of Kakegurui, written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Toru Naomura.
Summary[]
During the throw that will decide the match, Souko asks Yumeko if she despises her a lot. Yumeko responds that she doesn’t. She thanks her aunt, as she always admired gambling, but only now found out how fun it can be. Tsugiko is appalled. Yumeko not only shares the Jabami clan traits but also enjoys the risk and spreads it around to others. Yumeko presses her aunt to begin the gamble. Tsugiko has a breakdown because she simply wanted to protect Yumeko and believed only she could save her. She apologizes to Souko and her sister for not realizing Yumeko's madness. Yumeko wins 8 billion and the game with the last roll.
Plot[]
Kirari says the winner of the next throw will be the victor, with 8 billion yen. Souko is sweating hard. She asks Yumeko if she despises her a lot. Yumeko responds that she doesn’t. She actually thanks her aunt. Yumeko always admired gambling, a contest of luck. She admits that she’s just found out how fun gambling can be now.
Tsugiko is appalled. Being as crafty as a snake and unthinkingly thirsting to consume are the traits of the Jabami clan. While Tsugiko's sister displayed those traits the most, Tsugiko and Souko also inherited them. Tsugiko realizes that Yumeko not only shares those traits but also enjoys the risk and spreads it around to others.
She compares Yumeko to a snake that consumes other snakes. Yumeko presses her aunt to begin the gamble. Tsugiko has a breakdown because she simply wanted to protect Yumeko and believed only she could save her. She apologizes to Souko and her sister for not realizing Yumeko's madness. Tsugiko rolls four and six, while Yumeko rolls snake eyes. Kirari declares Yumeko as the victor.
Quick References[]
Character Appearances[]
Gambles[]
Chapter Notes[]
- Tsugiko realizes that Yumeko is a gambling maniac.
- Yumeko defeats Tsugiko and gains 8 billion yen.