Peach's Final Bet: The Cho-Han Showdown

The bright lights of Mushroom City shimmered over the skyline as Princess Peach stood in the center of a grand TV studio. The final round of "Cho Han: Million Coin Challenge" was underway, and Peach was on the verge of a monumental victory. Before her was the host of the game, Toad, known to the crowd as Dice C., wearing a dapper suit and a smile that carried both excitement and tension.

Peach had made it through nine thrilling rounds, accumulating an impressive 500,000 coins. But now, with one last roll, she had a chance to double that and win the grand prize of one million coins. The decision weighed heavily on her. A wrong choice, though, and she would drop down to 50,000 coins, a sharp loss, but still a respectable amount.

The Toad's voice echoed, "Peach, you've done incredibly well to get this far. One final guess, and everything could change. What's it going to be? Cho (even) or Han (odd)? Or… will you walk away with the 500,000 coins you've earned?"

Peach paused, her pink dress glittering under the dimmed studio lights. The audience watched her closely, some leaning forward in anticipation, while others, including Mario, Luigi, and her friends, held their breath.

"Before I make my choice, I just want to say something," Peach began, stepping toward the camera. The studio was silent, with all eyes on her. "This game has been such an amazing experience, not just for me, but for everyone who's been cheering me on. To my friends, Mario, Luigi, and everyone at home—thank you! Games like this remind us that it's not always about the coins or the win, but the joy of the journey, the excitement of taking risks, and the fun we share together." The crowd erupted into applause, moved by her words.

She smiled warmly, casting a glance toward Mario and Luigi in the audience. "And no matter what happens next, I know I'll be happy. But…" She turned back to Dice C. with a confident gleam in her eye. "I came here to play, so I'll make my final guess… HAN!"

The crowd let out gasps, followed by murmurs of anticipation. Dice C. nodded, clearly impressed by her courage. "Han it is. The odds are in your favor, Peach. Now, it's all up to the dice. Are you ready?"

Peach took a deep breath, and with a slight tremble in her hand, reached for the two dice in front of her. The room fell completely silent, the lights dimming even further. With a nod from Dice C., she raised her arm and let the dice fly across the table. Time seemed to slow as they tumbled, spinning in unpredictable directions.

All eyes followed the dice as they rattled across the surface, finally coming to a stop.

Dice C. held his breath as he peered at the dice. "Princess Peach… you may reveal the result."

With the eyes of the world on her, Peach leaned in, her heart racing as she looked at the two dice. Slowly, she turned them toward the audience.

The total: seven.

The crowd erupted into wild cheers! Peach had guessed correctly—HAN! The odd number secured her victory, and the one million coins were hers. Mario and Luigi jumped from their seats, cheering as Toad ran over to congratulate her.

"You did it! One million coins, Princess Peach!" Dice C. exclaimed, raising her hand in victory.

Peach smiled wide, her heart pounding with joy. "Thank you, everyone!" she called out, her voice filled with gratitude and excitement. "I couldn't have done it without you all!"

As the studio celebrated, Peach took a moment to enjoy the sweet taste of victory, knowing that she had faced the challenge with grace, courage, and a spirit of fun.