Editing Kakegurui Trip Fulltext (section)

===Chapter 1, part 5===
In my somewhat cramped cabin was a large ebony desk with a computer, a phone and stacks of documents on it. My comfy, padded chair creaked in protest as I leaned back in it. I took a loud slurp of coffee from my mug before speaking. ''"That was a great job. You're quite the actor."''
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''"Thank you, boss. That's too much praise"'', said the boy from the other side of the desk. He was the one who was made to bow to Yumeko and her group.<br>
''"Although, couldn't we have gone with some scheme to boot her from the island entirely?"'', he continued. No trace of the distress he had shown earlier remained. There was no conflict between us. The drama on the deck was all an act. 
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''"We could have, but the other guests might have noticed. It may damage our reputation if they see someone singled out and removed. Anyway, Jabami turned out not to be such a problem after all. It was so naive of her to agree to that game"'', I said.
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''"It sure was"'', he replied. ''"Nobody told me there would be a gamble, however. Was there some kind of trick to your drink guessing?"''
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''"What?"'', I said while raising an eyebrow. ''"You're implying the manager of this fine establishment is a dirty cheater?"''
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''"No, no! I didn't mean to..."'', the boy began saying with a frightened voice. 
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I smiled and gestured him to come closer while putting down my mug. His approach was hesitant with careful steps, as if the cabin had landmines. He sidestepped the desk and came in front of me directly, kneeling. I poked his cheek with my index finger.
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''"Just kidding. Of course I was cheating. The bartender was in on it"'', I said. This kind of mischief is something I could often not resist.
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The boy was visibly relieved. He stood up and then quickly bowed. ''"Boss, for the Kansankai and for you, I'll always do my utmost."''
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''"I have high expectations of everyone on staff who is also a Kansankai member. Please continue to excel"'', I replied.
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It was unthinkable that I would let the ship depart without confirming all the passenger names. I was well aware that Yumeko was on board. 
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''"Anyone who defeated student council members needs to be approached with care. I tried to measure up her abilities and was disappointed. She is just a gambling addict. At best a lucky one. The poker tournament will proceed as planned. Start the preparations as soon as the ship arrives. We may be able to repay the loan if we do well this year. This is our chance to shine."'' 
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''"Yes, boss"'', the boy said and left the cabin.
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I picked up my still steaming mug and stared at my reflection in the coffee. ''"Ryouran is my future, I won't let anyone take it away from me"'', I said to myself and took another sip.
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