As the final day of the term dawns, Episode 8 of "Bet" kicks off with anticipation in the air, as the Top 10 rankings stand poised on the brink of becoming set in stone. Yumeko, caught in the thrill of a strip poker game with Chad, finds herself interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Mary, Michael, and Ryan. Without warning, Dori slams the door shut, locking them all inside the room. Later, it transpires that this action was orchestrated by Michael, who harbored a secret hope of thwarting Yumeko's ambition to ascend to the student council.
But Yumeko, a woman of resourcefulness and cunning, spots a clandestine pet passage that winds its way from Chad's room. With a spark of determination, she takes the lead, charging ahead into the unknown. Her companions trail behind her, their journey culminating in the Kakegurui clubroom.
Time ticks away like sand through an hourglass, its grains counting down the moments until the rankings are finalized. In a bid to climb the ranks, they embark on an urgent mission to invite fellow students into the room to engage in gambling. Yumeko, immersed in the game, remains oblivious to the unfolding drama until Dori produces a group photograph, revealing a face that strikes a chord deep within her – Michael's father, who is none other than Ray, the elusive man Yumeko has been relentlessly searching for.
The revelation hits Yumeko like a bolt of lightning, shattering her illusions. Michael, it turns out, has been keeping this crucial piece of information from her. Realizing that Yumeko's resolve is as steely as ever, Michael takes a drastic step. He alerts Kira to the gambling spree in the clubroom. Together, they sever the main power supply, effectively halting the official scoreboard and, in turn, freezing the Top 10 rankings in their tracks.
Back in the vibrant game room, Yumeko's sharp mind notices that Chad possesses a photographic memory, accurately recalling every ranking detail. They promptly take matters into their own hands, meticulously tracking the scores on a manual scoreboard. Shortly thereafter, Kira arrives, accompanied by the student council, stirring up trouble by challenging Mary to a gamble against Yumeko for a prestigious Top 10 spot.
The game they propose is a grim twist on the classic game of chicken: each participant places a finger beneath a menacing guillotine, systematically severing the strings one at a time. The first to flinch and withdraw their finger is deemed the loser. Kira, scheming, urges Mary to cheat, but Mary, steadfast in her integrity, refuses and even requests Dori to remove the safety shield for an uncompromising showdown. Tension mounts as the game unfolds, ultimately culminating in Mary's victory, her finger merely grazing the falling blade as she secures her spot in the Top 10.
Just as Kira prepares to finalize the rankings, Yumekointerjects, reminding all present of a side bet she had made earlier in the semester—a wager that Mary would indeed ascend to the Top 10. With odds stacked against her at 100-to-1 on a $750 bet, Yumeko's gamble pays off fantastically, netting her a stunning $75,000 and unexpectedly propelling her into the 10th position.
Meanwhile, Ryan, having eavesdropped on Yumeko and Michael's conversation, uncovers the true motive behind Yumeko's enrollment at the school and her relentless pursuit of a seat on the council.
The episode concludes with Yumeko departing for a clandestine meeting with the board members and student council, leaving a trail of intrigue and anticipation in her wake.
