()||9<黑屏1>0,10BGM_Empty: ()||80<黑屏2>BGM_Hello:Lee has tried her hand at the game for a while, and a vast majority of the chips on the table are now in Springfield's possession, which gives her an overwhelming advantage. +Lee hasn't won any games at all so far; she has merely been trying to minimize her losses. +Meanwhile, Springfield has been on a winning streak, and now she is hogging all the chips that used to be the other three players'. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:... ()||:If this were a real battle, Lee's situation could be described as absolutely hopeless. M1903(0)Springfield||:What's wrong, Miss Lee? +You look a bit unwell. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:No...I'm just a little concerned. ()||:Lee's hole card is the Ace of Spades. +Her upcards are the Queen of Hearts and the Queen of Clubs. +Even a modest player can't deny that it's a pretty strong hand. M1903(0)Springfield||:But my hand doesn't look as good as yours. ()||:Springfield's upcards are the King of Spades and the Jack of Spades. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:But no one knows what your hole card is. +Besides, there's no telling who will have the better hand until all the cards are dealt. M1903(0)Springfield||:You have the game figured out. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:Well, I haven't just been watching. ()||:If Lee gets another Queen, she'll have a three of a kind. There are still two more rounds to go; her chances of winning are pretty good. +But what cards will Springfield get? And what is her hole card? +If it's a Queen or anything of Spades, there's a good chance she'll have a stronger hand than Lee. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:But there's no reason to back down now... ()||:Lee hardly has any chips left. Even if she folds now, she won't last much longer. +As her chips further diminish, so will her chances of turning the tables. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:My cards can win me this game – it's actually very likely... +Miss Springfield's hole card might change the outcome of the game, but then again, it might not. +I can't give up a good hand just to avoid an uncertain risk. ()||:Lee looks up and stares at Springfield expressionlessly. Springfield smiles back calmly. +It's practically impossible to tell if Springfield is feeling uneasy just from her face. Luckily, Lee is also quite confident in her own ability to maintain her composure. ()||:Nothing comes out of their attempt to probe each other. +WA2000, who has taken over as the dealer, starts dealing the next round. +The Jack of Diamonds is placed in front of Springfield. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:... M1903(0)Springfield||:... ()||:While Lee receives the Ace of Hearts. M1903(0)Springfield||:The odds are still very much in your favor. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:It does seem to be the case, Miss Springfield. +But now there's a possibility that you have a three of a kind. M1903(0)Springfield||:That could very well be true if you keep going. +Why not play it safe and cut your losses here? ()||:Springfield has a point there. +Lee risks losing more chips with each additional round. +Should she await another opportunity or keep going? MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:If I had a heart, it would probably be thumping heavily right now. +I bet. ()||:But there's also the possibility that Springfield is faking it. +Her hole card might not be a Jack. She could just be bluffing – trying to lure Lee into giving up. +If Lee were in her position... M1903(0)Springfield||:Raise. ()||:If Lee were in her position, she would put even more pressure onto her opponent as they start to waver. +Lee's mind is razor sharp at the moment. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:I call. ()||:She is wagering on the fact that Springfield's hole card won't form a three of a kind. WA2000(0)WA2000||:Well then... Fifth Street. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:... ()||:Lee closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. +She doesn't know how to describe what she's feeling. +Perhaps it's just an abject disdain for the thought of losing. +When she opens her eyes, her final card is already lying on the table. +Lee looks at it. +It's the Queen of Diamonds. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:... ()||:It is taking every ounce of her self-control to keep her face still. ()||:She made the right call. ()||:With this, even if Springfield does have a set of Jacks, she will still win the game. +Unless... M1903(0)Springfield||:Oh my... How unexpected... ()||:Springfield's interjection is laced with some ambiguous emotion. +Lee looks at her card, and her (non-existent) stomach drops. ()||:Springfield is dealt the Jack of Hearts. ()||:...Unless she produces a quad. M1891Mod(0)Mosin-Nagant||:Oooooh... Could it be a four of a kind? 98k(0)Kar98k||:Now that's something you don't see very often. WA2000(0)WA2000||:I swear I've been dealing the cards properly, okay? It just...happened! M1903(0)Springfield||:Now it's starting to feel like the poker showdowns they have in movies, Miss Lee. +Trips versus trips. +However, you could actually be hiding a full house, right? ()||:That's a perfectly sound guess. +But it leaves Lee feeling a bit flustered. +Springfield already has three Jacks in her showing hand. +In other words, if her hole card really is the remaining Jack...she will have a four of a kind. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:...You've got the Jack of Clubs? ()||:Lee regrets asking the question immediately. M1903(0)Springfield||:... ()||:Springfield smiles wordlessly, as if mocking Lee's faltering resolve. ()||:What to do? +Lee knows full well that she has exposed her agitation just by blurting out that question. +Will that give Springfield what she needs to finish her off? She doesn't know, but she needs to calm down and regain her composure. ()||:Miss Kar was right – the probability of having a hand like this is extremely low. +All Springfield needs is the Jack of Clubs, but there's only a 1/28 chance for that to happen. +Discounting the cards that she can see, the probability is just 1/19. ()||:The probability of Springfield having that Jack of Clubs is only 1/19. M1903(0)Springfield||:Just around 5%. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:...! M1903(0)Springfield||:Oh...? +Judging by your face, was I right about the full house? +I know exactly what you're thinking about. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:...You know me very well. M1903(0)Springfield||:You have always been cautious, after all. +Still, the chances of me having the Jack of Clubs are pretty small. +And your three of a kind, Queens are quite strong. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:Indeed... ()||:This hand... ()||:...Hmm? +Three of a kind? ()||:A thought suddenly occurs to Lee. +If she's betting on whether Springfield has the Jack of Clubs... +What about Springfield? What is she betting on? +Her hand... MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:...You're betting on whether I have a full house, aren't you? M1903(0)Springfield||:There's a good chance you do. ()||:The probability of Springfield having a four of a kind is very low. +But what if instead of a Jack of Clubs, all she has is another King? ()||:That's why she's been testing Lee. +She's trying to figure out if Lee has a full house that can beat hers. ()||:Though Lee's hand is weaker than a quad, it's stronger than anything else. +That's basically the position in which Lee finds herself. ()||:She needs...to make a choice. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||<黑屏1>:... +...Let's see it then, Miss Springfield. +I'm going all-in. ()||<黑屏2>:... WA2000(0)WA2000||:Say, I've been hanging around with nothing much to do this week... +It's not necessarily a bad thing, but I feel kind of overlooked. M1891Mod(0)Mosin-Nagant||:Haha, I know. +You want the Commander to rely more on you, don't you? WA2000(0)WA2000||:...Don't be ridiculous! +I-I'm simply not happy that the Commander isn't making good use of an elite like me! 98k(0)Kar98k||:How unsightly. WA2000(0)WA2000||:You don't have to rub it in! ()||:When the game is over, Springfield prepares some snacks and beverages for the Dolls. +The poker club reverts back into a casual gathering. +Everyone seems to be much more relaxed after the game. +Perhaps that's what Springfield has been aiming to achieve. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:... M1903(0)Springfield||:Is something wrong with the tea? MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:...Not at all, your skills are brilliant as ever. +Hmm, truly top-notch. M1903(0)Springfield||:Somehow I have a feeling you aren't talking about the tea. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:... +...I honestly didn't expect you to have the fourth Jack. M1903(0)Springfield||:Haha. +That's how the poker table is. +Unexpected things always happen. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:Does it all come down to my lack of experience? +I gave it so much thought but it was all in vain. M1903(0)Springfield||:I don't think that's the problem. ()||:Springfield pours Lee another cup of tea. +The aroma drifts up over the brim. M1903(0)Springfield||:I just so happened to have the one hole card that would win me the game. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:But I fell for it. M1903(0)Springfield||:Because you had courage. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:If I hadn't been so reckless and just folded, it wouldn't have been over then and there. M1903(0)Springfield||:But you always go for the win. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:... M1903(0)Springfield||:Don't dwell on it too much, Miss Lee. +See, even WA2000 is unfazed. +I know what she's like. +When even a Doll as competitive as her isn't bothered about losing, why are you taking it so hard? MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:...You're right. It's just a single loss. M1903(0)Springfield||:...By the way. +I still have an unbroken winning streak when it comes to Texas hold 'em. +All the more reason you shouldn't feel ashamed for losing to me. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:Next time... M1903(0)Springfield||:Hmm? MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:Next time, I'll beat you, Miss Springfield. M1903(0)Springfield||:Oooh. +So you'll be joining us on our next poker night, Miss Lee? +Fantastic. MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:This kind of activity really is great for relieving stress. +I am starting to see why humans consider entertainment a necessity. +Perhaps I should also go easier on the Commander. WA2000(0)WA2000||:Springfield, can I make some midnight snack? M1891Mod(0)Mosin-Nagant||:Somebody stop that idiot! MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||:Midnight snack? +Now that you mention it, I am also feeling a little hungry. +Let me help. 98k(0)Kar98k||:...Enemies within our own ranks? M1903(0)Springfield||:Haha. +I do love it when things get lively. +Then I'll go and get some more high-quality tea leaves. M1891Mod(0)Mosin-Nagant||:Don't just give in, Miss Springfield! +Don't you dare run away on your own! ()||:...Next time. +Lee's thoughts start straying from the boisterous scene. ()||<黑屏1>:Will she win? ()||<黑屏2>9:... MLEMK1(0)Lee Enfield||<黑屏1>:...I'll definitely beat you, Miss Springfield. +I swear.