Kakeguri

it is in first person, with no narrator, Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler is set at Hyakkaou Private Academy,[Jp. 2] a high-class elite school housing the children of Japan's wealthiest and most influential people, with many future leaders and professionals among the student body. However, the student hierarchy in this school is not determined by academic performance or athletic ability, but rather by gambling. Students are ranked by their monetary contributions to the Student Council, which fuels an intricate gambling system where students freely bet their fortunes against one another after class. Those who win earn popularity, prestige and connections, while those who lose and fall into debt become slaves to the whims of the remainder of the student body known as Pets, nicknamed "Fido" or "Mittens" ("Pochi" or "Mike" in the original) depending on gender and identified with a collar-like tag around their necks. Pets who are unable to clear their debts by the graduation receive "Life Schedules" which dictate their futures as they work to pay off their debts.

As you step through the imposing gates of Hyakkaou Private Academy, you're greeted by a world unlike any other. The grandeur of the campus is evident, with meticulously manicured gardens and elegant architecture exuding an aura of privilege and exclusivity. Yet, beneath this facade lies a simmering underbelly of tension and anticipation.

Inside, the halls buzz with energy as students clad in their stylish uniforms move with purpose. The air crackles with the sound of shuffling cards and the clink of dice, hinting at the high-stakes games that define life here.

You catch glimpses of opulent gambling parlors tucked away in corners, where intense matches unfold amidst whispers of strategy and betrayal. The students' expressions range from confident smirks to nervous glances, each one a player in this elaborate game of social hierarchy.

As you navigate the corridors, you can't help but feel the weight of expectation and the thrill of possibility that permeates every corner.

"Someone controls your life, so what? Put some wins under your belt and turn the tables. It's no reason to give up your ambitions!" -Itsuki

"I despise people who move the goalposts because they think they can't win." -Yumeko

"As they say, the less you know, the better you sleep." -Runa

"The amount of money one owns ultimately decides the victor. It's a rule that forms the basis of a capitalist society!" -Yumeko

"All according to plan then, huh? But you know, every time things look like they're gonna go well, there's definitely always trouble moving in the background." -Runa

"I dislike situations where I know for sure if I'm going to win or lose. Because it's not really gambling." -Yumeko

"They say humans are irrational creatures... gambling doesn't get them anything, they only lose something. But even so, we still gamble. We do that because we enjoy the risk." -Kirari

"You're finally granted a chance to get even! And if you don't take it... then you're no better than a puppy who cowers when someone takes the leash off."-yumeko

"My life is mine! They can't have it!" -Mary