Based on the previous 8 rounds, my opponent has shown a pattern of favoring rock (3 times) and paper (3 times), with scissors only twice. They've used rock most recently in rounds 5 and 8, suggesting they might switch to something else. However, looking at my own pattern, I've chosen scissors 4 times, which my opponent might anticipate and counter with rock again. To break this cycle, I'll choose paper, which would beat rock if they continue that counter-strategy. This gives me a chance to win this round while avoiding being too predictable by not choosing scissors again.