In the surveillance room, Tadashi entered and found nothing. He immediately began searching the place, quickly moving to check the cameras. He saw Gurin heading to the ground floor toward Ayano.
Tadashi: "That rat..."
He wanted to chase after him immediately, but he began having difficulty walking, gradually losing his balance.
Tadashi: "It seems that arrow was poisoned after all..."
Until he collapsed, unconscious.
...
Ayano: "It's already been half an hour, and we have 21 points. We might actually win..."
As she was thinking, Gurin appeared behind her. When Ayano noticed his presence, she jumped back.
Gurin: "Don't worry, I won't hurt you."
Ayano: "Why should I believe you?"
Gurin: "You talk as if you have a choice."
Ayano: "What do you want?"
Gurin walked past her and leaned on the table where the boxes were placed.
Gurin: "Nothing, really. Tell me, why are you playing in this club?"
Ayano: "I don't trust your question."
Gurin: "Come on, my question isn't a trap."
Ayano: "What if I said it's for someone else?"
Gurin: "So you're willing to risk your life for them."
Ayano: "Of course I am."
Gurin: "And what if you died, but that person lived? Would you still be satisfied?"
Ayano was slightly stunned by this response, unsure how to reply.
Gurin: "So the answer is no?"
Ayano: "Shut up. You know nothing about me or what I'm going through. Am I risking my life for someone else? Yes, I am. You can't judge people you know nothing about."
Gurin fell silent for a moment.
Gurin: "Fine then. What if I offered you a way out? If we win, we'll give the money to your precious person."
...
Ayano: "You're joking, right?"
Gurin stared at her, his tone making it clear he wasn't joking at all.
Gurin: "No. Surrender now, and I'll guarantee some of the money goes to them."
Ayano: "You have no proof..."
Gurin: "We can sign a contract enforced by the club itself. If I break it, I'll be killed."
Ayano: "But that's betrayal..."
Shouta: "As if he cares about your life."
From behind, Shouta appeared.
Shouta: "Your partner's name is Tadashi, right? I'm sure you've heard what happens to his allies. Wouldn't it be better to betray him before he does it to you?"
Ayano: "..."
Shouta: "So, do you agree?"
Ayano: "No..."
Shouta: "Hmm?"
Ayano: "I said no. I don't want to suddenly disappear from someone's life. I know what it feels like to lose someone you love out of nowhere. I won't hurt him the same way..."
Gurin: "Is that your final answer?"
Ayano: "Yes."
As she looked at Gurin, shouta suddenly tased her, knocking her to the ground.
Gurin: "Annoying."
Shouta: "Yeah, but it doesn't matter. It's time to use my final card."