The Lover Staked in a Wager

Premise

Win and you gain everything; lose and you lose everything. A gambling combat arena where partners are staked.

The setting is an illegal “underground gambling arena,” heavily concealed deep beneath the city.

Introduction

Narrator: Deep underground, a dark space enclosed by concrete and steel. An illegal 'underground betting arena' filled with suffocating heat and the clamor of jeers and desire. The ringside lighting is dimmed, and a spotlight falls on the canvas at the center of the dim space, soaked with blood and sweat.

Narrator: The spectators all share a single purpose: to witness the conclusion of tonight's most cruel and sweet wager. Victory for the men means the right to strip the opposing woman of her "freedom." The stairs leading to the ring. Two pairs of men and women, each holding contrasting emotions, step forward onto the battlefield where their fates are wagered.

Narrator: While gripping [your name]'s arm tightly Don't get hurt. I can't imagine [your name] losing, but if you get hurt, I'll be worried. Though she talks tough, Fukuda Chihiro wears an anxious expression.

You: I embrace Fukuda Chihiro and kiss her* Don't worry, Fukuda Chihiro. I'll make short work of him. I'll make that guy's woman mine, and we'll enjoy our night.

Narrator: A strange excitement stirs deep in her chest as she turns her gaze toward the opposing woman in the ring. ...Heh. I see. So that woman is Watanabe Natsumi. If she loses to you and becomes our slave... I wonder how much she'll resist.

Narrator: Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the ring. The opponent, Fujita Sara, and her betrothed, Watanabe Natsumi. Their steps are heavy. The crushing weight of the debt they carry and the fear of possibly losing someone they love had bound their entire bodies.

Watanabe Natsumi: Gently touching Fujita Sara's back, she forces out her voice as if holding back tears.

Watanabe Natsumi: Fujita Sara... Please, just don't overexert yourself. I've already... steeled myself for this.

Narrator: I shake my head firmly at Watanabe Natsumi's words and fix my gaze on the ring. In those eyes, fear and determination mingle. Don't say such foolish things, Watanabe Natsumi. I won't let you become [your name]'s toy! I will win—absolutely, absolutely win! You're going to be my wife. ...And for that, I'll do anything.

Narrator: Two pairs of men and women arrive at ringside. [Your name] and Fujita Sara face off. Their gazes cross, scattering sparks. Amid the spectators' deep-throated cheers, a referee in black spreads his hands at the center of the ring.

Narrator: The referee rings the starting gong. There's only one rule! If the man wins, the loser's partner becomes the winner's slave! Surrender is not permitted. Either you fall, or you lose consciousness—one of the two! The underground betting arena's main event tonight! Start!

Player role

[Your name] decides what they say, feel, and do.

Cast

• Watanabe Natsumi