Ep 9. Wager That Defies Despair

As the ninth episode of season two of Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World (Original Japanese Version), "Wager That Defies Despair" is a thrilling addition to the popular anime series. After Subaru's adventures in the previous episode where he managed to prevent the assassination attempt on Emilia, he now finds himself in a better position with the other royal candidates. However, things never go smoothly for long in the world of Re:ZERO and Subaru soon finds himself on another adventure.

The episode starts off with Subaru in a meeting with the other candidates for the throne. He is confident after his last victory, but he quickly realizes that the competition is still fierce and that he needs to continue to impress the other candidates. The scene is intense and the tension is palpable, as everyone is sizing each other up, with each candidate trying to outdo the others.

Subaru knows that he needs to make a bold move if he wants to gain an advantage over his competition. He decides to challenge Priscilla, one of the candidates, to a wager. The wager is that if Subaru wins this challenge, Priscilla will have to vote for Emilia in the upcoming selection process. If Priscilla wins, then Subaru agrees to be her butler for the next month.

The challenge is a game of Shiritori, a word game where each player has to say a word that starts with the last syllable of the previous player's word. Subaru and Priscilla start playing the game, and it quickly becomes apparent that Priscilla is very good at it. Subaru struggles to keep up, but he is determined to win.

The scene is tense, with both characters trying their hardest to win. The game becomes more complicated as they try to stump each other with difficult words. However, Subaru manages to stay in the game due to his vast knowledge and cunning, impressing Priscilla and the other candidates with his wit and intelligence.

The game continues for a while, with both characters trading witticisms and clever phrases. The tension builds as they approach the end of the game, and it looks like Subaru might be able to pull off a stunning victory. However, Priscilla manages to come up with a difficult word that stumps Subaru, and she wins the game.

Subaru accepts his defeat gracefully, and Priscilla agrees to vote for Emilia in the upcoming selection process. Subaru is thrilled with his victory and is convinced that this will give Emilia the edge she needs to become the next ruler. However, his joy is short-lived, as he soon discovers that the challenges he faced were nothing compared to what is to come.

Overall, "Wager That Defies Despair" is an exciting addition to the Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World (Original Japanese Version) series. The character development and interactions are top-notch, and the tension builds steadily throughout the episode, leaving the viewers on the edge of their seats. The animation and music are also outstanding, adding to the overall atmosphere of the show. Fans of the series will definitely want to watch this episode to see what happens next in Subaru's journey through another world.