Kaiji was able to survive the Restricted Rock-Paper-Scissors event, but is left with a new debt of ¥6,295,000 (around $61,400). Four months later, Kaiji is working at a convenience store, still in debt and poverty. He is even accused of stealing money which was in fact stolen by his co-worker, Sahara Makoto. One night, Endō again appears before Kaiji, offering him a chance to clear his debt in one night of gambling.