During or after this debate concludes, my opponent ought to read the "Liar Game" manga

Seeing as how we have 4 rounds, this round will simply serve as an anchor for further arguments in further rounds. This means that all I will do is answer the 5 cross-examination questions in a detailed and precise way. I will then include some questions in the end regarding several of my opponent's claims concerning the nature of Liar Game. All of this is to further my opponent's understanding of my personal preferences so we can have a more even debate. ==================== CROSS-EXAMINATION ==================== Question #1: What's the best way for you to counter my position while still being completely honest about your interests? The best way I can think of right now is to give you a list/idea/feel of what I like via examples. For example, my favorite book/tv series/movie/manga/etc. would obviously relate if you are planning to convince me to read something meant to entertain me at the very least. Of course, this just pushes back the problem a step back because I could easily lie about what I watch (for example, if I were to say that I only like hardcore pornography videos, then you're going to have a hard time convincing me to read Liar Game). This means when I counter your position, I will simply show you what I normally prefer, and show how it is misaligned with Liar Game. As I said before, the only thing I can do is give you my guarantee. Question #2: How familiar are you with the entertainment from this culture? Pretty familiar. I do read manga as one of my hobbies, but it's certainly not a big part nor a focus in my life. It's one of those things that are just part of my daily routine - I don't give much thought about a manga after reading it, like starting a forum topic discussion or visiting fan sites. This mainly applies to manga I actually like reading - many other times I am coerced by friends to read a manga so we can discuss it; sometimes I'll do it, but this rarely happens. Question #3: Is money the most important thing in the world? As the popular cliche goes: it depends. I assume this questions would mean, in more explicit detail, if having money (usually meaning having a lot of) is the most important thing in the world to a person. Since I am more or less an existentialist, I would argue that money can be the most important thing in the world to someone, but it's not necessary everyone else. In fact, I would argue most people don't value money as the end of all ends because it's usually the means to something. Most people money because of it's color or texture, but rather of what it can get you. Whatever you want to obtain with money would then probably be more important. So my answer is while it can be, and sometimes is, it's usually not. Question #4: Are you the kind of person who easily trust others or are you always skeptical of any particular individual's actions? This once again depends. If I have prior knowledge of someone's behavior, then I'll either be more trusting of them or skeptical. For example, if someone is known for lying, I'll be more skeptical of them. However, if I meet a stranger then by default I am somewhat in between. I'm not hasty to be trusting them, but neither will I be overtly skeptical of their intentions. I'd trust them to pay me back 50 cents if they borrow it (if they don't, I frankly don't care) but I'm skeptical about telling them a dark secret and such. Question #5: In explicit detail, what is the best method of me successfully upholding my position and winning this debate? All you need to do is show that stemming from what I read/watch, Liar Game fits my preferences. If you can convince me that I will enjoy it thoroughly, then you will have upheld your position. I'll say in advance that I won't be using any arguments saying that I have no time or such - it will hinge entirely on whether or not I like it. ==================== Questions concerning elements of "Liar Game ==================== You make several references to the content of Liar Game - a clarification of them will help decide whether or not I would like to read this manga. 1. What psychological and philosophical topics does it touch upon? 2. Does it make any convincing or interesting/genuine case for any idea presented (presumably via some character)? 3. How does it appeal to me as an intellectual? If something were to appeal to me intellectually, I'd say the only way is through philosophy. So in other words, how is Liar Game philosophically intriguing for me?