Ep 3. Slit-Eyed Woman

Yumeko Jabami is a transfer student to the prestigious Hyakkaou Private Academy, where the students are ranked by their gambling skills rather than their academic prowess. In the first two episodes of Kakegurui, Yumeko learned about the school's gambling system and made some powerful enemies by beating them at their own games.

In episode three, titled "Slit-Eyed Woman," we find Yumeko adjusting to life at Hyakkaou Academy. She has become somewhat of a legend after defeating both Mary Saotome and Ryota Suzui in her first two gambling matches. Students are now wary of her and want to stay away from her.

However, Yumeko is not interested in being feared. She is there to take on the best the school has to offer and prove her skills. In this episode, she sets her sights on playing against the Student Council member, Midari Ikishima.

Midari, who wears an eye patch over one eye, is infamous for her love of pain and her gambling style, which is focused on luck rather than skill. She is known for her slit-eyed look, which she adopts when she is particularly excited by the prospect of taking or losing money.

Yumeko approaches Midari and challenges her to a game of Russian Roulette. The rules are simple. They take turns pulling a trigger on a revolver loaded with one bullet. The first person to pull the trigger and get the bullet loses the game.

Midari is thrilled at the prospect of playing this dangerous game with Yumeko. She is convinced that she will win, but Yumeko surprises her by revealing that she is not interested in winning or losing. She is solely interested in the thrill of playing the game.

The two begin the game, and Yumeko is uncharacteristically calm. She seems to be enjoying the suspense of not knowing whether she will live or die. She even allows Midari to shoot at her turn, not knowing whether it will be the bullet that ends her life.

The game continues until it is clear that Yumeko has won. Midari is devastated, not because she lost, but because Yumeko did not seem to care about winning or losing. She wanted to experience the danger and uncertainty of the game, which was not something Midari had anticipated.

The episode ends with Yumeko reflecting on her love of gambling. She explains that she is not in it for the money or the prestige, but for the excitement of not knowing what will happen next. She is a true gambler, and she plans to take on all comers at Hyakkaou Academy.

"Slit-Eyed Woman" is another thrilling episode of Kakegurui. It showcases the unique gambling styles of the school's diverse student body and introduces another memorable character in Midari Ikishima. Yumeko Jabami continues to be a fascinating protagonist, driven not by greed, but by a love of the game. Fans of the show will be eagerly anticipating her next challenge.