LogFAQs > #931274619

These debates and mindgames are the one of my favourite parts of Umineko. Compared to Beatrice vs Battler (which look silly now except near the end), Battler vs Erika is much more calm and calculating and you have both sides' careful thought processes on how to outwit their opponent. You can see Battler getting better each game and now I get to watch an exciting match between an experienced and a naturally talented player (ignoring how Battler fell for a simple trick again, or how he is going to lose).

If that trick wasn't revealed it would look like they are bonding over this game, just like Beatrice and Battler did.