Episode 9 of "Bet" kicks off with Ryan and Michael in hot pursuit of Yumeko, their mission to thwart her from terminating Ray's life. Amidst the chase, Michael unburdens his secret, revealing that his father is not a prosperous business tycoon but a ruthless gangster, cautioning Yumeko that she is tangled in a web far deeper than she fathoms.
At the student council's retreat, Yumeko remains relentless in her hunt for Ray. Meanwhile, Kira's father opts for a confrontation with her, seeking a direct resolution. Ray eventually steps into the fray, prompting Yumeko to offer him a drink, her scotch subtly poisoned. Just as she inches closer to executing her plan, an unexpected twist arises—Suki initiates another game, adding a layer of complexity to the already tense atmosphere. This time, staff members engage in a fierce competition to deposit money into the maw of a boar dangling mid-air. Ryan, cleverly disguised as a staff member, is ensnared in the mayhem, ultimately emerging victorious and transforming into the next "boar," while others place wagers on the impending winner with bated breath.
Elsewhere, Michael confronts his father, urging him to heed the looming threat to his life. However, his father responds with cruel disregard, imprisoning him in a guarded room. Fortunately, Dori's timely intervention facilitates Michael's escape from his confines.
Elsewhere again, Mary inadvertently eavesdrops on a conversation between Kira and Riri's father. He heaps praises on Riri while subtly coercing her to keep mum about the bombing of Blake and her father's car. This bombshell shatters the bond between Mary and Riri, leaving a rift that may never heal.
Back at the retreat, Yumeko deciphers from Kira's father's oration a chilling possibility—that the council might have orchestrated the demise of her parents. The atmosphere thickens with suspense when her father unexpectedly chooses Riri as the next student representative, bypassing Kira, who plummets into a tailspin of despair.
Later, as Yumeko embarks on another quest to find Ray, Ryan cleverly diverts Michael's attention. However, instead of encountering Ray, Yumeko stumbles upon Kira, who clutches a glass of poisoned scotch. Kira has uncovered Yumeko's true identity and now holds it over her head like a dagger, threatening to expose her unless she swallows the lethal concoction herself.
Yielding to the coercion but harboring a secret agenda, Yumeko complies. But in an unexpected twist, she leans in and kisses Kira, thereby sharing the poisoned fate with her. The episode concludes on this breathtaking cliffhanger, with both their lives hanging in the balance.
