| Liam | “*sigh* My head hurts... Catherine made me drink so much yesterday...” |
| Oliver | “Oi! Come out! I know you’re in there!” |
| Liam | “...Ahh?” |
| Oliver | “I’m gonna kick your door open if you don’t come out!” |
| Liam | “What do you want so early in the morning... I can hear you, no need to yell.” |
| “All right, who is it...” |
| Oliver | “Finally answered the door. You’re Liam Cougar, right?” |
| Liam | “Yeah, that’s me...” |
| Oliver | “Tomorrow’s the deadline for the one million dollars. You’re gonna pay up on time, right?” |
| Liam | “...Huh?” |
| |
| Liam | “Catherine has a debt of one million dollars...?” |
| Oliver | “You’re her fiancé, right? You share one lot. Of course you’re gonna pay up, right?” |
| Liam | “I don’t remember her telling me anything about a debt in the first place. And I don’t recall being a co-signer either.” |
| Oliver | “I’ve got evidence, by the way.” |
| Liam | “When did these documents...” |
| “I’ll talk to Catherine.” |
| *ringing tone* |
| Liam | “...” |
| Oliver | “I don’t think she’ll pick up. She’s moved out of her place too.” |
| Liam | “——No way. I just saw her last night.” |
| Oliver | “Well, she’s prepared alright.” |
| Liam | “——” |
| Oliver | “Too bad for you, but since the debtor ran away, you’re responsible for paying the loan as the co-signer.” |
| “Tomorrow’s the deadline. You know what’s gonna happen if you don’t have the money, right?” |
| Liam | “...” |
| Oliver | “Don’t even think about running. We wouldn’t be able to talk about this so peacefully anymore.” |
| Liam | “...I don’t intend to run away. But the deadline’s tomorrow, right? I have one day left. Please leave for today.” |
| Oliver | “I really wanna do that, but at this time of year there are lots of guys who’d cause trouble when they’re driven to a corner. Sorry, but this is my job.” |
| Liam | “I don’t mind if you follow me around to watch me, but I want to go outside.” |
| Oliver | “Ok, I’ll let you do that.” |
| “So, where do you plan on going?” |
| Liam | “I’m going to make one million dollars.” |
| Izumi | (Yup, Hisoka-san’s emotions are coming out nicely now. He has a nice balance with Tasuku-san without overdoing it.) |
| (Tasuku-san also looks like he’s having fun playing a thug, which is different from his usual roles. A debt collector is extremely different from being a prince back in his GOD-za days after all.) |
| |
| Employee | “Welcome.” |
| Oliver | “Didn’t expect you to go to a casino.” |
| Liam | “There isn’t a lot of ways to earn a large sum of money.” |
| Oliver | “Well, good luck with that.” |
| Norman | “Oh my, it’s been a while.” |
| Liam | “Has Catherine been here recently?” |
| Norman | “Other than the times she was with you?” |
| Liam | “Yeah.” |
| Norman | “She does come here by herself, sometimes.” |
| Liam | “...” |
| Norman | “It looked like she was with some suspicious company, so I was thinking that should be a concern.” |
| Liam | “...” |
| Norman | “Which reminds me, there’s half a year until the wedding, right? How exciting.” |
| Liam | “...Yeah.” |
| Norman | “I didn’t think you two would get married, but I’m happy too, since I’ve known you for so long.” |
| Liam | “Do come to the wedding.” |
| Norman | “Of course.” |
| Izumi | (Hisoka-san’s realistic acting is looking good. It works amazingly well together with his emotions now that he’s become more expressive.) |
| (Azuma-san’s acting is being influenced by Hisoka-san and is looking more realistic than usual too.) |
| Dominic | “...Erm, what should I do here?” |
| Liam | “...Who’s that? I’ve never seen him here before.” |
| Norman | “——You don’t know him? He’s Mr. Bachelet’s son.” |
| Liam | “The scion of a real estate tycoon, huh. I didn’t know he had a grown-up son.” |
| Norman | “It looks like he was allowed a special pass inside thanks to the arrangements made by the manager.” |
| Liam | “...” |
| Dominic | “...” |
| Liam | “Put the chip here.” |
| Dominic | “——” |
| Liam | “Is this your first time in a casino?” |
| Dominic | “...Yes, you could say that.” |
| Liam | “You shouldn’t take that one off.” |
| Dominic | “——” |
| Liam | “See?” |
| Dominic | “You were right...!” |
| Liam | “Put it here next.” |
| Dominic | “...” |
| “You’re amazing. But, why...” |
| Liam | “I’m empty-handed, you see. I’ll take this as a fee.” |
| Dominic | “O-okay.” |
| Liam | “I’m Liam. You are?” |
| Dominic | “Dominic.” |
| Liam | “You’re here by yourself?” |
| Dominic | “Yeah. This is something like a graduation trip. Now is the only time I can cut loose, right?” |
| Liam | “Sounds nice.” |
| Dominic | “I won again!” |
| Liam | “You’ve doubled your money. Now you just have to keep your initial money safe with you and play using your profits.” |
| Dominic | “Okay. I didn’t lose thanks to you; you’re amazing. Here, take this as a fee.” |
| Liam | “...Say, want to have a match with me? I’ll wager this fee.” |
| Dominic | “Eh? Sure.” |
| Liam | “It’ll be just a little game. Perfect time to get familiar with poker, right?” |
| Ledley | “I wouldn’t do it if I were you, young master. He’d take all of your money.” |
| Dominic | “?” |
| Liam | “...What are you trying to do, Ledley?” |
| Ledley | “I saw a poor chick about to pluck its own feathers and catch fire, so I couldn’t help myself, you see.” |
| Dominic | “I don’t think he could rip me off of everything I have with just the small amount he has...” |
| Ledley | “Liam is a pro.” |
| Dominic | “——” |
| Ledley | “Oh my, he got away.” |
| Liam | “I approached him out of kindness though.” |
| Izumi | (Tsumugi-san and Homare-san’s expressions are more reserved than usual, but the fine details in their acting shine and look so natural.) |
| (I’m sure this is also Hisoka-san’s influence...) |
| Ledley | “That reminds me, I saw Catherine the other day——” |
| Liam | “——Where?” |
| Ledley | “Took the bait, huh. Why don’t we have a match with this information on the table?” |
| Liam | “...Fine.” |
| |
| Liam | “Norman, I have a favour to ask.” |
| Norman | “Haven’t I told you that I can’t be doing <<work>> when we’re here?” |
| Liam | “It’s for Catherine.” |
| Norman | “...Understood. Just this once.” |
| |
| Izumi | (Liam takes control of his match with Ledley...) |
| Ledley | “...” |
| Liam | “Three of a kind. I win.” |
| Ledley | “Oh, too bad.” |
| Liam | “So, what do you know about Catherine?” |
| Ledley | “Right now, she’s at the manager’s––Edgar’s––place.” |
| “I thought for sure that you two were done, but seeing how you’re doing, it looks like that’s not the case.” |
| Liam | “——” |
| Ledley | “Having trouble with the breakup talk? Well, good luck.” |
| Izumi | (Liam goes to see Edgar in search for information regarding Catherine...) |
| |
| Liam | “Edgar.” |
| Edgar | “Oh? It’s been a while, Liam.” |
| Liam | “Have you seen Catherine recently?” |
| Edgar | “Catherine? No, not recently.” |
| Liam | “...” |
| Edgar | “Which reminds me, I heard you’re getting married? Congratulations.” |
| “I must send you a congratulatory gift. If you like, how about hosting the wedding ceremony here?” |
| Liam | “When was the last time you saw Catherine?” |
| Edgar | “If I remember correctly... I think it was a month ago. Now that you mention it, it looked like she and Norman were drinking together at a hotel lounge.” |
| Liam | “...” |
| Edgar | “Well, I’m sure it wasn’t a mistake on her part, but.” |
| “There is something called marriage blues, so you should be supporting her during this time.” |
| “A lot happened with me and my wife right before our marriage too, after all...” |
| |
| Oliver | “Yo. Making money?” |
| Liam | “——” |
| Oliver | “Two more hours until the deadline. You better not run.” |
| Liam | “I want to borrow some money as soon as possible.” |
| Oliver | “Am I hearing you right? I came here to collect the money you owe me.” |
| Liam | “I need cash. I’ll use this as a collateral.” |
| Oliver | “*whistle* That’s a classy engagement ring. Fine. Wishing you luck.” |
| Liam | “Is there a 50% chance of winning or not... I’m not confident, but I’ve got no other choice.” |
| Dominic | “Hey.” |
| Liam | “Hm?” |
| Dominic | “Are you having trouble with money?” |
| Liam | “Yeah. Incidentally, I’m so screwed that I don’t have to time to chat with you, young master.” |
| Dominic | “I’ll give you this chip then. It’s the amount I earned here.” |
| Liam | “Huh?” |
| Dominic | “It’s not like I wanted the money, plus I learned a lot.” |
| Liam | “...That’s a young master for you. So generous.” |
| Dominic | “Besides, you had no intention of taking all of my money anyway, right?” |
| “Otherwise, you wouldn’t have told me to keep my initial money safe.” |
| Liam | “You’re a good person, unlike your father. Be careful not to get tricked by bad women.” |
| Dominic | “I’ll bear that in mind.” |
| Liam | “But thanks to you, my luck has turned.” |
| |
| Izumi | (Liam heads towards Norman...) |
| Liam | “Yo.” |
| Norman | “How are things?” |
| Liam | “So-so. Come with me for a bit.” |
| Norman | “It’s almost shift change though...” |
| Liam | “Don’t be like that. This will probably be the last time anyway.” |
| Norman | “...Understood. Please go ahead to the VIP room.” |
| |
| Norman | “Would you like something to drink? It may cool your head a little.” |
| Liam | “I don’t have time to relax.” |
| Norman | “...This isn’t like you.” |
| Liam | “...” |
| Norman | “Take this. It’s my treat.” |
| Liam | “Well, thanks.” |
| “...Raise. Twenty.” |
| Norman | “...Call.” |
| Liam | “...” |
| Norman | “...” |
| Liam | “...Raise. All-in.” |
| Norman | “Are you serious?” |
| Liam | “Five minutes left until the deadline. Either way, the result will be the same unless I win.” |
| Norman | “...Call.” |
| *phone vibrates* |
| Liam | “——” |
| Norman | “Go ahead.” |
| Liam | “Hello?” |
| “Ahh, yeah.” |
| “There’s no problem. Don’t worry about it. It’ll be all right. I love you, Catherine.” |
| Norman | “——” |
| Liam | “Sorry. Let’s continue.” |
| Norman | “...All right then. Open.” |
| Liam | “...” |
| Norman | “A royal flush...” |
| Liam | “100, 200... The rest is a parting gift. Give it to Catherine.” |
| Norman | “——” |
| “...When did you find out?” |
| Liam | “You helped me during my match with Ledley, right?” |
| “Normally you would never do that. That’s why I figured you wanted me to hear Ledley’s story.” |
| Norman | “About Catherine...” |
| Liam | “That phone call earlier was a lie. Best wishes.” |
| Norman | “——” |
| “I’m not in that kind of relationship with her. I owe her older sister a favour, and she clung to me in tears.” |
| “I don’t have anything against you, but there was no other way.” |
| Liam | “It doesn’t really matter anymore. I mean, it’s not like you could dirty your own hands and lose your job.” |
| Norman | “I’m sorry. But I figured you could turn any match around in your favour.” |
| Liam | “...Well, thanks.” |
| Norman | “I look forward to your next visit.” |
| Liam | “Haha, I think I’ll pass for a while.” |
| |
| Izumi | (Liam repays the debt and recovers the engagement ring he used as a collateral from Oliver...) |
| Ledley | “Going home already?” |
| Liam | “I just finished a difficult job, you see.” |
| Ledley | “Good work.” |
| Liam | “It’s rare for you to drink beer.” |
| Ledley | “I thought it would be nice once in a while.” |
| Liam | “I’ll have one, thanks.” |
| “...*sigh*” |
| “Hup——” |
| “...” |
| Izumi | (He’s taking longer than usual... He has a sad expression on his face as he looks back towards where the ring disappeared...) |
| Liam | “...Goodbye.” |
| Izumi | (He closes his eyes for a moment, and then walks forward without hesitation. His expression is brimming with renewed vigor and optimism towards a new life.) |
| (This is Hisoka-san’s——the new “Mikage Hisoka”’s acting.) |
| |
| Azuma | ——Come on, Hisoka. |
| Homare | It’s the curtain call! |
| Hisoka | —— |
| |
| Azuma | Thank you. |
| Guy | Thank you. |
| Homare | Thank you! |
| Tasuku | Thank you very much. |
| Tsumugi | Thank you very much! |
| Hisoka | ... |
| |
| Chikage | ... |
| Well, he worked pretty hard for a Sleepyhead. Isn’t that right... August. |
| |
| Hisoka | ...Thank you very much. |
