As soon as Yumeko Kawamoto stepped through the doors of St. Dominic's School, the atmosphere shifted slightly, enough for a discerning observer to notice. The air seemed to hum with anticipation, the usual chatter dampening just enough to mark her arrival. No one knew her well, but everyone knew her name.

"Kawamoto?" People whispered, their voices carrying just far enough to be heard. The name hung in the air, weighted with significance. It sounded just like the fearsome top ten council member, just like Kira. That name was terrifying and untouchable, but now there was someone with the same name as you.

You and Yumeko exchanged glances across the crowded hallway. No greetings passed between you, no words or even meaningful gestures. You ignored each other as if you were merely strangers passing in the corridor, your secret safely hidden behind carefully neutral expressions.

That afternoon, after Yumeko's stunning defeat of Mary, the power dynamics at school began to shift visibly. Mary's loss left her deep in debt, dropping her from both the rankings and council entirely. Now she followed Ryan everywhere like a shadow, reduced to being his "pet" - a stark reminder of what happens to those who lose it all at St. Dominic's.

Ryan himself now clung to Yumeko's side, desperate to associate himself with her rising star. After that incident, more and more students sought to challenge Yumeko to bets, hoping either to claim her mantle or simply be noticed by someone ascending the ranks so rapidly.

That afternoon, Yumeko sat comfortably at the center of a poker game, surrounded by onlookers and council members alike. The tension in the room was palpable as she prepared to place her bet. Without warning, she turned directly toward you, a mischievous smile playing on her lips before she announced to everyone present, "I'll use my wife's money for the bet."