Gojin steadied his breath, ready to shift the game in his favor. He drew a card from the center, revealing a lantern. He placed it down, scoring a point and signaling a change in momentum.
The woman drew a card and revealed a peony. She laid it down, confident in her growing collection. Gojin noted her defects but remained focused on his strategy.
He drew again, pulling a willow. He laid it down, matching it with another willow in his hand. The tension in the air thickened as he scored again.
The woman brought out another card and revealed a crane. She placed it down, completing a set of two.
Gojin decided to draw from her discard pile, picking up a moon card that matched one already in his hand. He laid it down, earning extra point.
The woman's expression shifted slightly.
