Ep 5. The Girl Who Became Human
- July 29, 2017
Kakegurui season 1, episode 5, "The Girl Who Became Human," begins with Yumeko feeling a bit out of place as she prepares to attend a traditional tea ceremony, which she has never experienced before. Her classmate, Mary, comes to her aid by helping to teach her the proper etiquette and behavior for the ceremony.
Meanwhile, the stakes at Hyakkaou Private Academy continue to rise as students compete in a game of Russian roulette involving a card deck where the loser is punished by having their hair forcibly cut. In the previous episode, Mary had been victorious in the game, but now it appears that she has become the target of a group of girls seeking revenge.
As Yumeko and Mary make their way to the tea ceremony, they are confronted by the group of girls seeking revenge. It becomes clear that Mary's victory in the Russian roulette game has caused these girls to lose face, and they are determined to make her pay.
During the tea ceremony, Yumeko and Mary begin to bond over their shared experiences at Hyakkaou. Yumeko reveals to Mary that she has a compulsion for gambling, which she tries to control by only playing games where she can gauge her odds of winning. Mary decides to confide in Yumeko as well, revealing that her father had recently gambled away the family's fortune and left them in debt.
However, their conversation is cut short as the group of girls seeking revenge confronts Mary again. They challenge her to a game of "Life or Death," where the players must choose a card from a deck and the loser is subjected to a painful shock. Mary agrees to the challenge, but Yumeko becomes concerned for her safety and decides to intervene.
What follows is a tense and gripping game of Life or Death, with Yumeko and Mary facing off against the group of girls seeking revenge. As the game progresses, Yumeko begins to unravel the true motives of the girls, leading to a shocking conclusion that has lasting consequences for the students of Hyakkaou.
Overall, "The Girl Who Became Human" is one of the most thrilling and suspenseful episodes of Kakegurui season 1. With high-stakes games, complex character relationships, and shocking twists, it's a must-see for fans of the series.