The Casino School
Episode 33
Yuuji, flinch on the sofa. Staring at his father's card lying on a glass table, surrounded by food and drinks orders. It has been about a quarter of an hour that Yuuji has been quietly sitting with a spotlight that continues to be glued to the identity of VVIP Kuga Yuuma. Kenji and Hiro are already out to enjoy the elite casinos they visit. It is not good to waste this precious time just to reflect on how the event will be later in the year. The two had already left Yuuji since five minutes ago.
Kuro himself actually went out first to look for Fuji who was originally ready to go to the toilet. How to go to the toilet all this time, is Fuji doing his nightly routine?
The young man finally returned with a limp-faced, lethargic Fuji. They look less happy. Not much different from Kuga's son. He was seated next to Yuuji, then Kuro immediately photographed the two, then sent to their chat group with a caption, ‘see the participants who fell before the match started.’
Surely the information triggers a reply Kenji and Hiro who are cool playing slots. They taunt Yuuji and Fuji, then invite Yuuji to come to the slot section.
“Sana learn slots. Who knows the jackpot like I used to,” said Kuro casually while drinking his order moctail. Yuuji glanced, then glanced towards the door. A heavy sigh was the answer before Yuuji decided to get off the sofa and leave the VVIP room.
Fuji and Kuro are now. Still the same as the first one brought into the room, Fuji was reluctant to touch the food on the table. With such a nil response, this was Kuro's great opportunity to scoop up the entire dish and would probably accuse Fuji of spending it if the children inquired about the food.
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Slot area.
Many buckets are already available next to the feet of the players, where they contain many chips or sheets of paper money as a means to rotate the fruits in the machine. This casino owned by Hebahime prepares two types of slots, which is an additional point for fans of classic slot machines that are actually starting to rarely be provided by other casino venues.
Of course in the classic slot section is more dominant people aged forty years and over. With a smile and high confidence, they chatted with players at the machine next door and guessed who would hit the jackpot. Usually slot fans will like to spin the lever at night or when conditions are quiet to target the jackpot. But the men in neat suits with the aroma of woody, black pepper, and citrus look cool moving hands to press and put money into the machine.
They, the elite men who do not care about profit or boncos, the most important thing is the fun and nostalgia of old slots.
“I see over there already spent one bucket filled with cash,” Hiro whispered to Yuuji who just came in with a lethargic face. There was no response, Yuuji just silently looked around. As if not too interested, the young man preferred to tail behind Hiro and occasionally dizzy to pay attention to the slot machine screens.
Various fruits and numbers, ranging from 666, 777, and so on rotate as the button is pressed and the lever is pulled down. The sound of the ancient slot machines of the 1800s added to the feel of the old casino that loved the fathers.
“The classic slot machine is not a disadvantage? I saw they didn't get much bonus and just spent the money,” Kenji poked when he stopped behind one of the old men. A person in front of him immediately turned his head with a flat gaze, then his smile expanded after capturing the look of teenage Kenji who was smiling clumsily towards him.
His laughter shocked Kenji and the others. Slightly retreated in fear that the old man would be offended by his words. But unexpectedly the man pointed to the classic slot section on the other side of the room. “There is a multi payline slot,” said the man as he continued to pull the lever when the line on his machine screen stopped.
“Slot multi payline?” ask Kenji, confused. What was the difference with the classic machine in front of them at the moment.
“It is true that this classic machine has more to lose because it does not get a bonus. But slot fans like me don't care about winning, which is important fun. Jackpot is just a bonus for me,” obviously the man followed by a confident laugh.
Yuuji's forehead frowned, Hiro turned to him and whispered, “obviously he doesn't care how much money is wasted. He kan’ the rich. How much money is spent.”
The whisper was answered by Yuuji's steady nod, but then he looked back at the man who was spinning the slot line again. Zonk. The man laughed then turned to the friend next to him who got the victory in his line, praised him, and his friend scoffed. Both look happy even though one does not win the slot bonus.
“What is the difference between multi payline and this classic?” ask Kenji again.
The man stopped moving his lever and turned to Kenji. He smiled, then gave a hand gesture telling Kenji to get closer, which Kenji then obeyed.
“If you are the type of gambling player who is more concerned with winning, then multi payline slots are suitable for you than classic slots. Many people say that classic slots are monotonous slots. Why that? Because of this machine..,” the man hit his slot machine slowly before continuing his sentence, “He does not give a lot of bonuses like other slots. Therefore many feel a loss because the money runs out here.”
“Some symbols on multi payline slot machines can replace other symbols. In this way, the percentage of wins so increasing,” explained the man then walked towards the multi payline machine that was originally designated. Kenji, Hiro, and Yuuji follow.
It turns out that there are not less than many classic slot players, even the machines are almost all full. The old man approached one of the players he knew, at which time the slot screen displayed several different symbols and wins.
“Example is like this. Wilds can replace all other symbols. Likewise with Scatter Pays or Scatters symbols that players can use to get all bonuses.”
The man looked at Kenji and smiled. “But there are conditions. Requirements must get a minimum of 3 Scatter Pays or Scatters.” symbols
Hearing that explanation, Kenji nodded in understanding. The man immediately parted with his friend and sat back in his slot machine seat, followed by Kenji and others from behind.
Yuuji was silent for a moment. His gaze spread around, looking at the old people who spent time in this classic slot. Their hearts were so happy and seemed to enjoy whatever results were obtained. Plus a loud noise was heard from the end of the machine, where a younger man won the jackpot. His victory was welcomed by other players. They are fine even if the jackpot is not obtained and return to play.
Slowly this made Yuuji start to wake up in his worries. Envy slapped his heart. The pleasure he saw in front of him right now woke him from the fear of facing Jaken.
They, these classic slot players know the winning percentage obtained is very little. But they still spend their time here just to have fun, enjoy the game, and do not care about losing. They enjoy what is happening and are not dizzy.
“I should be too, right?” mumble Yuuji slowly. He is still busy watching other players, really no depressed look. Even if they stop the game, they don't go with rant and other swearing, just waltzing with satisfied faces and into the VVIP room.
“Hei, Yuuji,” called Hiro when he realized his friend was just silently looking at the figure who had just left from the classic slot room. Yuuji cleared his throat and turned to Hiro, his smile expanding thinly. “Why?” hiro continued curious.
Yuuji just shook his head then turned his head in the other direction. “I want to see another game here,” reply Yuuji then turn around and leave Hiro.
Hiro stayed in place. Then a smile was engraved on his lips. “It looks like the boy has started to get excited,” Hiro said as he looked at Yuuji's back away.
“Hah? Who?” chirp Kenji who just got new knowledge from the old man. Hiro turned, then shook his head. “Come with Yuuji,” take Hiro on.
“Ga wants! I want to play classic slots,” reject Kenji which makes Hiro quite surprised. He looked at Kenji fixedly, throwing a question behind his round eyes.
“Serious!” Kenji repeats. The old man laughed satisfied to hear Kenji's determination to try out classic slots that are often avoided by novice slot players.
“Unfortunately you know-”
“Sshh! Enough, Hiro! Come with Yuuji!” drive Kenji. The young man rushed to find an empty chair and started putting in his money. Hiro just silently looked at her from the spot with a feeling of overwhelming shock.
“Hahaha! Young man, would you like to try it too?” the old man asked as he stood up from his chair, intending to give his seat to Hiro. Hiro quickly shook his head. “Sorry, I can't play slots. I just follow my friend there. Excuse me.”
Hiro passed before the man had time to make other offers playing classic slots.
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