Raito Kitakata – SSR: “ALL-IN-BET!”

Dive into CASINO

1. Dive into CASINO
   • Part 1
   • Part 2

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Part 1

Raito: [A cheater has appeared in the mahorova casino area] [Primarily roulette, the area has been immediately secured.] Hm… 

Raito: Fraudulent activity? Certainly, there’s no way I can let this go unresolved. The first issue is how I can secure proper evidence but… Ah, I’ve got a great idea.

Akuta: Mmm! So good~! Firm noodles. Rich broth. Heavy oil. And a soft boiled egg with a side of Chashu pork belly! 

Akuta: Raito-san, thanks again! 

Raito: It’s no problem. As expected, this shop’s ramen is exquisite. That reminds me, Akuta. Do you have any interest in casinos?

Akuta: Casinos? The kind of casino where huge fortunes and big gambling risk happen all over the place!? 

Raito: It’s a casino in the mahorova so there’s no hard cash but you could say there’s a fair amount of gambling and risk taking that occurs. 

Raito: If you’re interested, how about it? Apparently, there’s also a way to experience being a dealer. 

Akuta: Woohoo! I’m definitely interested! But, I don’t know the rules and stuff. 

Akuta: Also, I’m a minor… Raito-san, wouldn’t I just be a pain for you if I’m around? 

Raito: If that’s the case, how about serving as the cameraman as a part of our advertising? I know I can count on you to take good footage, right? 

Akuta: Eh?! It’s OK for me to film!? I’m going to take the most fire footage ever!

Raito: Thank you. I’m counting on you.

Akuta: Logging in with our actual selves and not an avatar, is it for the mission?

Raito: Yes, because you have a very critical role today. When you login as yourself and not an avatar, it changes your usual impression.

Akuta: Gotcha gotcha. I feel like I’m AquaMan starring in an American Superhero movie.

 Raito: It’s most important that you’re enjoying yourself. Well then, shall we go?

Akuta: Woah… INCREDIBLE! It’s so bright! Just like a casino! 

Raito: It’s been a while since I’ve visited but it’s quite lively.

Patron 1: Hey, isn’t that Raito Kitakawa?

Patron 2: The creator is here? That’s super rare. 

Akuta: I see, I see. Everyone is staring at you, Raito-san. You draw a ton of attention! 

 Raito: Do I? Isn’t it just that this is a rare occurrence? 

mahorova Worker: Kitakata-sama, we have been waiting. We sincerely thank you for accepting the recent incident request. 

Raito: Of course. I enjoy dropping in to see how things are looking on occasion. Now then, we’ll take our time making the rounds. 

mahorova Worker: Thank you, kindly. 

Akuta: Ooh, is this what you call an industry person? 

Raito: More or less… I am the founder of this place. Anyhow. Can I entrust you with this? 

Akuta: OH! My avatar has a reproduction of my camera! 

Raito: Yes. This is your mission for today. Please capture footage of this casino including what we’ll use as marketing material. 

Akuta: Aye Aye Sir! I’ll take both video and photos. Leave it to me! 

Raito: How about we start from the slot machines? 

Akuta: Yessir! 

Akuta: Wait, there’s a ton of machines. Hm? Is there no limit? 

Raito: The quantity is predetermined by the amount of people that come to the casino. It’s set up so that if there’s not a sufficient amount of machines for the players, more are automatically generated. 

Akuta: Wow! Amazing! 

Raito: Next, let’s head over to the poker tables. It’s quite popular as it’s a traditional card game

Akuta: For sure, there’s a crazy amount of people. Somehow the mood feels super celebrity.

Raito: In poker, you have an advantage when you gather cards of the same type. Want to give it a shot? 

Akuta: It’s like I too am entering the World of Celebrities! But, today’s mission is footage gathering! 

Raito: That’s right. Well, once we’ve finished filming let’s go take a look. 

Raito: If we keep on like this, catching the cheater should be a piece of cake. 

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Part 2

Raito: Alright, roulette is next. This is where the cheater from the request should be… 

Raito: Akuta, roulette is this casino’s largest seller. 

Akuta: Gotcha! 

Raito: Give it your all for the best video. For example, a video of a person who’s cashing in on a big win. 

Suspicious Man: ! 

Akuta: Roger! 

Raito: Now then… I tried riling the cheater up a bit… but the question is will he fall for it? 

Akuta: Hm? Hmmmm? Hey Mister! Haven’t you been getting them all right for a while? Is this what you call incredibly good luck?  

Suspicious Man: Ha, that’s correct! I know exactly what’s going to come next. 

Akuta: Really? That’s so cool! Can I record? 

Suspicious Man: You’re a friendly kid. Go for it. I don’t mind. 

Raito: Caught him. 

Akuta: These shots are going great! Let’s take a quick peek at what I’ve got so far… 

Akuta: Ah.

Raito: Sorry, Akuta. Can I confirm something really quick?

Akuta: What? Do you want me to record you too? The Great Galaxy Director, Akuta Isotake Professor with amazing filming technique-

Raito: Akuta, this is fantastic! 

Akuta: Huh?

Raito: Excuse me for just a second. You over there, care to explain what this is?

Suspicious Man: That’s…

Raito: When the roulette dice reveal their pips, you’re using fraudulent access. It’s clear on Akuta’s recorded video. 

Cheater: D-damn it! 

Akuta: Haha, I see now. So that’s what it was. Woah! He’s making a run for it! 

Raito: Like I’d let you escape!

(Kicks)

Cheater: Woah! 

Raito: Secured! 

Akuta: Eh? What the heck… Raito-san, you’re a badass! You knocked him down with a kick! 

Cheater: Damn it all!! You’ve screwed it all up! 

Raito: You talk a lot for a weakling. Sit there and let the staff take you away. 

Cheater: SHIT! 

Raito: Akuta, my apologies for using a deceptive manner to get your help. I invited you as a cameraman because I wanted to get physical evidence of the cheater. I’ve got a good grasp of what has been occurring here at the casino. Most of that is thanks to your efforts. 

Akuta: It was the perfect scene! Darn, I should have recorded that kick! 

Patron 1: Wow. I think I might have just seen the scene of a miracle.

Patron 2: Isn’t this kind of rare?

Raito: The casino is getting noisy. Let’s wrap this up. 

Raito: (to the onlookers) While the mahorova is included, the two of us ask for your continued support as District Mayors in HAMA 18! 

Akuta: Please support us as we put in all our energy to make HAMA amazing! 

mahorova User A: We’re supporting you in the real world too! 

mahorova User B:  Surely, if we go to HAMA, we can meet for real! 

Raito: Results-wise, it’s a good thing we got our marketing announcement in too… The area has safely calmed back down. 

Raito: Well then, shall we enjoy mahorova and then head back home? The poker I mentioned a while back, why don’t we try a round? 

Akuta: Heck yeah! I wanna play! 

Akuta: Ah, I’m hungry though. After we’re done, I want to go eat ramen with you again.

Raito: Haha, I feel the same way. As thanks for your cooperation, firm noodles. Rich broth. Heavy oil. And a soft boiled egg as the topping, right? 

Akuta: You’ve got my taste down to the T! Thanks for the meal, Raito-san! 

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