“You’re being so mean.” Ui pouts.
“I’m being mean?” Hairu gasps.
“You threw me in jail!” Ui crosses his arms.
“That’s because I’m bankrupting you,” Hairu says gleefully, moving her battleship along.
“I’ve never lost Monopoly before,” Ui growls. “We’ll see who bankrupts who!”
“If Arima were here, he’d win for sure.” Hairu giggles.
“I’m good at this, too.” Ui sniffs. Hairu sticks out her tongue.
But he is good. So good, in fact, that when Arima, Hirako, and Squad Zero return to CCG the next morning, they find the two still battling at Hairu’s desk.
“Have you been here all night?” Arima is amazed.
“Children, never do that,” Hirako adds.
“I’m so close,” Ui whispers through bloodshot eyes.
“I won’t cave. I’ll be strong, like you taught me, Arima,” Hairu replies, not taking her eyes off the board.
“Someone’s gotta film this.” Shio flips open his phone.
“What’s going on?” Suzuya Juuzou runs in. “Ooh, that looks fun!”
He grabs the board.
“Noooooooooooooooooooo!” Ui stands in slow motion. Hairu falls backwards.
“It’s a draw,” Arima declares. “Now both of you go home and sleep. You’re in no shape for battle.”
“I was a battleship,” Hairu says dreamily.
“Preferably together,” Hirako adds. The kids burst into giggles, and Arima glares at him.