...That's why they say that in both games and life, sometimes losing is winning and winning is losing.

...That's why they say that in both games and life, sometimes losing is winning and winning is losing. I sigh as I touch my wallet that is obviously thinner than it was five minutes ago. I eat dessert in Éternité like usual and am playing Friendly Match in an online mahjong game. To my surprise, I'm so lucky today that I won several games in a row. Amidst the enthusiastic praising of Nana Shiraishi, who is playing opposite me in the mahjong game, I stupidly set myself up with the flag: "If I win another round, I'll treat her and the members of the swimming club to afternoon tea." It's too late by the time I realize what I've done. As I pay the bill in front of the cashier, I feel like I can already hear Nana Shiraishi's happy laughter when she picks up the takeaway meal... Jingle... Ah, that sounds as clear and melodious as the wind chime that rings when the door of Éternité is opened. [Chiori Mikami]...PLAYER? The girl's slightly surprised voice catches my attention. The two people who entered the store are Chiori Mikami and Riu Kujou. [player]Hi! It's such a coincidence to meet you here, Chiori and Riu. It's been a while since I've seen you at a mahjong table. What are you up to? [Chiori Mikami]Riu... Since it's such a coincidence, let's try it out with PLAYER first. [Riu Kujou]Yes, Miss Chiori. We'll try it out with PLAYER first. I feel a little uneasy with both Riu Kujou and Chiori Mikami looking at me. [player]...Let me tell you a joke. Usually, when a player encounters an NPC saying something incomprehensible like this in a game, it means that an unexpected plot development will be triggered. Are you sure you're not simulating this experience with me? [Riu Kujou]PLAYER, please answer my questions. [player]...What? You're really doing that? Where did you get that paper from? Why are you suddenly asking me questions? [Riu Kujou]Question one. What is Miss Chiori's favorite coffee bean? Well, regardless of the reason, Chiori Mikami's favorite coffee bean... Where did I see the answer to this question?