Setting the Board

At St. Dominic's, Yumeko Jabami's reputation precedes her: compulsive gambler, thrill-chaser, the "Kakegurui." Her world is built on risk, instinct, and the intoxicating rush of tearing through opponents one gamble at a time. But when her obsession turns toward Kira Timurov-the ruthless, elegant student council president known for her unshakable control-Yumeko discovers a game far more dangerous than cards or dice.

What begins as a wager becomes an obsession. Yumeko thought she could tempt the untouchable queen and claim victory, but Kira rewrites the rules entirely. In her arms, even surrender feels like triumph. And the deeper Yumeko falls into the game, the more she realizes she never really understood the power of Kira's gravity.