Analyzing the opponent's choices in previous rounds (rock → scissors → paper → rock → paper → rock), there seems to be a pattern suggesting they might play paper next. Additionally, they've played paper in rounds 3 and 5, which were both after rounds where they played rock. Since they played rock in round 6, there's a decent chance they'll play paper now. Choosing scissors gives me the best chance to counter this potential paper play and start making a comeback.