Episode 7 of "Bet" unfurls with Yumeko cast into the ignominious role of a household pet, compelled to endure humiliating tasks such as scrubbing floors and washing laundry. As the clock ticks down to her ten-day deadline to qualify for the student council and ultimately confront the governing board, time is slipping through her fingers like water. Meanwhile, Kira, perpetually vigilant and scheming, decides to resurrect a long-abolished tradition: the House Pet Hunt.
Amidst her chores, Yumeko unexpectedly reconnects with Wendy, the same student who once aided her in reaching the clandestine council chamber. Wendy unveils a startling revelation: the House Pet Hunt was once the sole avenue for a house pet to discharge their debts, but it was prosperbanned three years prior due to a spate of fatalities. Unfazed by this grim history, Yumeko persuades Ryan to embark on this perilous endeavor with her.
Prior to the hunt's commencement, Yumeko surreptitiously bestows upon Michael a meticulously crafted map, intended to assist him in his investigation of Ray while the school's collective attention is diverted. However, Michael's mission is briefly interrupted by a student nicknamed "the Beaver." Fortunately, Dori intervenes, and the two stumble upon a surprising piece of their past: Michael's father and Dori's mother once shared a romantic liaison. Michael retrieves the fragmented photograph of his father, a relic from previous episodes.
Back at the hunt, Runa, a student council member, delineates the rules with an air of authority: participants must gather jeweled eggs of differing values, with the elusive golden egg carrying a staggering worth of $100,000.
As the contestants engage in a fierce battle, crossbows blazing and strategies unfolding, Kira employs surveillance cameras as a strategic advantage, aiding Suki and Chad in their quest to locate the most valuable eggs. The stakes are raised, with expulsion looming for anyone who dares to leave the forest's confines before the sun dips below the horizon.
The hunt commences, and chaos quickly ensnares the participants. Chad浪 swiftly sets his sights on Ryan and Yumeko, with Yumeko becoming his prime target. Meanwhile, Yumeko, recognizing the brutal reality of the competition, takes Ryan under her wing, imparting her knowledge of the crossbow and preparing him for the inevitable confrontations.
Elsewhere, within the council's viewing chamber, Riri and Mary find themselves immersed in the scene yet unmoved by the unfolding violence. Opting for a different path, Mary decides to leave with Riri, turning her back on the grim spectacle.
Deep in the forest, Yumeko and Ryan stumble upon an egg, their hearts racing with the promise of victory. However, their triumph is short-lived as Suki intervenes, her crossbow finding its mark in Yumeko's leg. Struggling to move, the pair resorts to desperation, taking down surveillance cameras left and right, forcing Kira to venture into the thick of the action herself. In a dramatic twist, Yumeko and Ryan nearly seize the golden egg, only to be thwarted by Kira's surprise ambush, sending them fleeing into the wilderness.
In the wake of the hunt, Suki emerges victorious, her name etched in triumph. Yumeko, wounded and defeated, her hopes for freedom dashed, faces another cruel blow when she discovers that Mary wagered against her, climbing the rankings thanks to Riri's cunning advice.
Later, Yumeko seeks solace in the library, where Michael awaits. He confesses his failure to uncover anything about Ray, but Yumeko senses his discomfort, like an undercurrent beneath the surface. Her eyes fall upon a shattered photo frame in the hidden section of the library, and the pieces begin to align. She urges Michael to delve deeper, her instincts telling her that there's more to the story.
As the episode draws to a close, Michael dials his father's number, only to receive a shocking revelation. In his youth, his father was known by the name Ray, a name that now holds newfound significance and intrigue.
