Besides the Literary Club that he owned, there were several other casinos, all with exceptionally high odds.
However, according to Ayanokoji's memory, these casinos were the kind that had no customers for ten days to half a month, and had to pay a large sum of money each month without any income.
Ruribird Nadeshiko's Classical Music Research Society was also prominently on the list, with odds similar to those of the Literary Club.
"Just betting ten thousand Japanese Yen can earn five million Japanese Yen, that's really a big deal..."
"Hey, Xiao Wang, how are these odds calculated?" Ayanokouji Kiyohira asked Ikishima Midari beside him.
"The Student Council Accountant, as the organizer, will assess the strength of each casino based on their performance, and thereby determine the odds."
"Because many people will bet on casinos with high chances of winning, the odds will be set relatively low, so even if you win, the prize money won't be high."
"Conversely, casinos with low chances of winning will have very few people betting on them, and in return, the odds will be set very high. If you win, you can earn a large sum of money."
"Just like the previous champion, the Traditional Culture Research Society of Sayuri Nishikinotoin, who is now a Student Council member. She's a favorite to win, so the odds will be set very low. Even if she wins the championship, the Student Council won't lose money."
"Are the odds set by the Student Council Accountant? So, it's Mibuomi Aoi who set them..."
Ayanokouji Kiyohira mused, "With such high odds, it means the Student Council doesn't think these clubs will win the Chaotic Award. If there's an upset, the Student Council will lose a lot of money..."
Generally speaking, casino odds fluctuate in real-time based on the amount of bets placed and the current status of the contestants, allowing the organizer to at least break even in most situations.
However, the odds for this Ryōran Festival became fixed after being announced, and bets could be placed continuously without any limits on the amount. This meant it was very easy for someone to manipulate the market.
It's like a professional player, nicknamed 'Richest Man,' whom people joke about, saying that what comes through his headphones isn't internal voice chat, but real-time odds, and he makes corresponding moves based on those odds to manipulate the game.
Of course, that's just a joke; if he were truly a manipulator, he would have been investigated long ago.
But now, the Ryōran Festival is genuinely capable of determining the outcome of gambling based on the odds.
"What exactly is the Student Council thinking, to make such a losing deal?"
The figure of Momobami Kirari flashed through Ayanokouji Kiyohira's mind as he murmured, "Did she set this rule? To set such a flawed scheme is truly unimaginable..."
Ikishima Midari pouted, "Don't worry about such things. Since the Student Council did this, it means they have the confidence to bear the failure.
The Student Council has a vast enterprise; even if they lose some money, it's nothing to them. Maybe they even did it on purpose, just to liven up the atmosphere?"
"That's true."
Ayanokoji nodded in agreement.
Since she could reach the position of Student Council President, putting aside everything else, she definitely has a lot of money; even if she, as the dealer, loses a large sum, she can afford it.
"Speaking of which... Xiao Wang, why are the odds at your casino so high too? Aren't you quite famous at school?" Ayanokouji Kiyohira glanced at the odds again and found that the odds at Ikishima Midari's casino were also around 300.
Even though her strength is great, and she has the reputation of a "casino Destroyer" at school, known by many, the odds at her casino are still so high. Did Mibuomi Aoi set the odds with his feet?
"I haven't gambled with anyone for a long time, and my casino is deserted, so it's understandable for them to think that way."
Ikishima Midari shrugged, not caring.
"Besides, compared to gambling, I'm more interested in other things now..."
Ikishima Midari, with a smile on her face, took out her phone and showed Ayanokouji Kiyohira the photos on it.
She showed Ayanokoji a selfie of a girl wearing a maid outfit. The maid outfits came in various styles: English, Japanese, and even special styles like swimsuits, cheongsams, and miko outfits...
The girl stood in front of a mirror, covering her face with her phone, but through her figure and the metal rivets at the corners of her mouth, Ayanokouji Kiyohira could still tell that it was the person beside him.
While Ayanokoji was admiring these photos, Ikishima Midari extended her tongue, which had a tongue piercing, and seductively licked Ayanokoji's neck, tempting him, "Ayanokoji, you seem very interested in maid outfits lately. I specifically bought several sets. Do you want to help me review them now? In your room..."
As her tongue brushed past, Ayanokoji felt not only a smooth sensation but also a peculiar friction that made his heart itch unbearably.
It was in broad daylight, and Ayanokouji Kiyohira didn't want to attract curious glances from others.
He gently pushed Ikishima Midari away and put the phone back in her hand. Although his heart was itching, he held back and shook his head, saying, "It's still early morning. Even if you want to do that kind of thing, you should choose the evening."
After experiencing true love, Ikishima Midari had already savored the taste and found that doing such things was much more stimulating than gambling, with more variety, and it could give her extraordinary pleasure.
She already regretted it. If she had known that doing such things was so comfortable, she wouldn't have delayed and would have gone straight to home base on the first day of her agreement with Ayanokouji Kiyohira.
How could gambling be as exciting as that?
After returning to school, Ayanokouji Kiyohira was very busy that week. She only found one evening to spend with Ayanokoji; his remaining free time was occupied by Hanatemari Tsuzura.
It wasn't that Ikishima Midari couldn't compete with Hanatemari, but that she saw further; she was playing a "big game."
Ikishima Midari crossed her arms and deliberately put on a sulky expression, saying, "Young Master Ayanokoji, you've been comfortable these past few days, with Hanatemari accompanying you every night. However, I've been all alone at night."
"That's my fault."
Ayanokoji apologized, "I will compensate you tonight."
"Compared to compensation, I think since our identities are the same and we both know of each other's existence, shouldn't we meet? I also want to know what exactly you like about her..." Ikishima Midari revealed her fox tail, exposing her true purpose.
Hanatemari Tsuzura knew of Ikishima Midari's existence. However, she didn't want to question Ayanokoji about Ikishima Midari, pretending she didn't exist, and never mentioning her when she was with Ayanokoji.
However, it seemed Ikishima Midari didn't think that way; she seemed to want to "have a good talk" with Hanatemari Tsuzura.
Ayanokouji Kiyohira thought for a moment, then shook his head, "Let's not. Hanatemari Tsuzura is very sensitive. Although she has already tacitly accepted our relationship, that doesn't mean she will accept this.
She hopes that Meari and I can become boyfriend and girlfriend. If you don't appear in front of her, she can still pretend you don't exist. But if you actively seek her out, she might think you are threatening Meari and even become hostile towards you."
The special "friends with benefits" relationship between Ayanokouji Kiyohira and Ikishima Midari was truly difficult to explain. To explain it, one would have to recount the kidnapping case, and Ayanokouji Kiyohira didn't want Hanatemari Tsuzura to know about those things.
So, it was better not to tell her.
"Don't worry, isn't it just finding an excuse? I'm best at such things. Just let me contact her."
Ikishima Midari replied confidently, then leaned close to Ayanokoji's ear and whispered seductively, "Ayanokoji, if the two of us reveal everything and become friends, perhaps what you have in mind can become a reality..."
What Ayanokouji Kiyohira had in mind... those who know, know.
Ayanokoji's heart wavered, but after a moment of thought, he shook his head, "Hanatemari probably won't accept something like that. She's very shy. Moreover, she's actually very stubborn and wouldn't agree to such a thing."
"How do you know she won't accept? What if she actually likes having someone accompany her?"
Ikishima Midari laughed, a sly laugh, "Doesn't she like Meari? Then, as long as she accepts my proposal, once you and Meari confirm your relationship and do things together, she'll be very skilled...
If I tell her it's for practicing techniques, for Meari, she might actually agree, right?"
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