Place it near the end of a buildup, just before the confrontation, after an Enemy Spotted cue signals the rival has been noticed, then follow it with a danger alarm before cutting to the next scene.
Über diesen Sound
This 4.5-second game sound effect is the equip noise for a knife being readied during gameplay, short enough to mark a single in-game action. It feels tense and unsettling, like a quiet threat building just before a confrontation. It comes from Yandere Simulator, where it signals the moment a weapon is drawn at school.