Hikaru no Go: I taught you Go, and you made the Kisei cry?

Back at the chess academy, the afternoon's games began again.

Akira Touya held the match list and lowered his eyes. So far, he and Su Ran had not been able to meet, which made him somewhat disappointed.

In his view, these students were not to be feared. They might have some ability, but they were just a bit of a waste of time and effort! Group > 9:8,0s2:0ュ58:5/6, by?呆ュ呆. Send, from your own brain.

His only rival has always been Su Ran.

No, perhaps there was Hikaru Shindo before, but now he has erased Hikaru Shindo's name from his mind.

"After today's match, you'll be promoted to Class 1. Will we have matches in Class 1? Su Ran-kun..."

The girl sitting opposite Akira Touya was fidgeting and whispered, "Touya... you should guess first."

"what……"

Akira Touya realized what was happening and lowered his head, saying, "Sorry... I wasn't paying attention."

The girl had a very nice personality and smiled understandingly.

"Touya, you've always been my goal. I've heard your name from my parents since I was little. My father's name is Shirakawa, and he's a disciple of Morishita 9-dan."

"Mr. Shirakawa?"

Akira Touya had heard of this name before and nodded: "Nice to meet you."

The girl nodded slightly in return: "Please give me your guidance."

Meanwhile, Su Ran's opponent today was the same boy who had previously played against Touya Akira. Feeling extremely uneasy, he whispered, "Nice to meet you."

"Please give me more advice."

Su Ran returned the greeting calmly, took out a chess piece from the chess box, slowly released her hand, and began the coin toss.

Soon, Su Ran defeated his opponent, almost effortlessly! Group > 9:8, 0s2:0ュ58:5/6, by ?呆ュ呆. , by the power of blowing dust.

After that, the last game of the afternoon also ended.

Similarly, both Su Ran and Touya Akira ended their games with victories.

All the students felt a sense of oppression. When they picked up the chess pieces from the chess box, they felt that the chess pieces, which were usually light, had become unusually heavy.

Starting tomorrow, Su Ran and Touya Akira will become students in Class 1, and they might take away their spots in the Young Lions Tournament, which makes everyone's hearts clench.

Only the top sixteen students in each class are qualified to participate in the Young Lions Tournament, which is an opportunity to compete against new first-dan players.

Su Ran tidied up the chessboard, went to the bathroom, and planned to wash her face.

Nearby, two people were whispering among themselves.

"Matsumoto, I've decided to give up on becoming a graduate student..."

The boy named Matsumoto was somewhat surprised: "Why? You've been a graduate student for several years now."

"Even if I stay here, it's meaningless unless I become a professional Go player."

The boy was a little down and didn't notice Su Ran not far away.

"I'm afraid I don't have much of a chance in this year's professional league. Not only Akira Touya, Su Ran, but also amateur prodigy Kadowaki, and so many others..."

“My current ranking is only 24th in class, almost at the bottom. It seems that Masashi has won two games in a row. This afternoon, he will be able to move up to class one again, while I will fall down.”

"So... I need to start looking for another way out."

The boy sighed sadly, "I really love Go, but Go doesn't like me."

"I've tried my best, I've fought hard, it's time to give up..."

Su Ran listened in silence, then turned and left.

Not everyone can make it to the professional Go player path; only those involved truly know the hardships and joys.

"But I am different. I will definitely move forward."

"While perfecting my exceptional chess sense, I also strive for the realm of that divine move."

"Never-ending progress!"

In the afternoon, after most of the games were finished, the village teacher casually instructed two students to clean up before leaving the chess room.

The game between Su Ran and Kurata Atsushi today greatly impressed him, and he remained immersed in the game until school ended.

Unlike the students, he was a better player and could better appreciate the subtlety and suspense of that game!

"San San..."

The village teacher frowned and left.

……

At the entrance of the chess academy, a brown-haired young man arrived, holding registration materials wrapped in an envelope in his hand. He opened one eye and looked at the chess academy with a hint of melancholy.

"I haven't been here since the university's All-Star tournament..."

The brown-haired youth muttered to himself.

"Oh, right."

The brown-haired youth seemed to suddenly remember something, took out his cell phone from his pocket, and dialed his friend's number.

"Yes, it's me."

He pushed open the glass door of the chess academy and went inside.

"I have now arrived at a place worth remembering."

"Hahahaha, thanks to you, the team battle was a complete disaster... Hahahahaha."

"That's why I said I wanted to take the professional exam."

The brown-haired youth walked and talked.

"Really, really... I'm not lying to you, really, I've already brought the written materials."

"Why do I suddenly want to take the professional exam? Haha, it's because of SAI and THESAI. After becoming a professional Go player, I might be able to meet them. They are really amazing."

"Yes...it's because of them."

"Yes, next year I'll be a professional Go player. What, don't you believe in my abilities?"

The brown-haired youth looked ecstatic and excited: "If you ask me for an autograph now, it's not too late. When I win the title in a few years, hahaha, maybe you can show it off."

"Yes, of course."

"Oh? OK, bye."

After saying that, the brown-haired youth hung up the phone.

Just then, the elevator came down, and Wasani and Isumi stepped out.

"Hey, you mean that student Honinbo, student celebrity, one of the top ten students, Kadowaki, right? Will he really come to take the professional exam?"

"Yes, Akira Touya and Su Ran were already putting a lot of pressure on us, really..."

"Looks like we need to work harder."

The brown-haired youth's expression changed slightly as he listened to their words. After Wagaya and Isumi left, he scoffed, "Damn it, these two students don't even recognize me!"

After a moment, Kadowaki looked smug again: "Hmph, everyone's waiting for my comeback. Just wait and see, the next Kadowaki Meijin, Kadowaki Honinbo..."

He was lost in his fantasies about the future.

"Oh right, there are folding fans for sale over there. I've heard that Go masters all like fans. Wasn't Honinbo Shusaku like one back in the day..."

Seeing that there were folding fans for sale in the chess hall on the first floor, Kadokawa went over and picked up a folding fan.

In my mind, I pictured myself placing a chess piece, my opponent resigning, and me opening my folding fan, letting out a casual chuckle.

As he thought about it, Kadowaki couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

What is he grinning about?

"Yeah...it's really creepy, so scary."

"Could he be a pervert?"

The two young women whispered among themselves, unconsciously tightening their skirts.

Kadowaki picked up the fan, paid the bill, turned and left, intending to go to the second floor to register.

"Hehe, although I heard from them that I haven't regressed even though I haven't played chess for a while, I still need to regain my feel for it."

As he pondered this, Kadowaki twirled his folding fan and walked toward the elevator.

"Uchida, who won that game between you and Afu?"

"I lost, ugh, this is so annoying."

"Don't you have Su Ranjun?"

"No, don't talk nonsense!"

Uchida and another girl walked and laughed, brushing past Kadowaki as they left the Go institute.

Kadowaki blushed and secretly glanced at Uchida and the girl: "Beautiful girl..."

Uchida and the girl keenly sensed Kadowaki's gaze, turned their heads slightly, and gave him a cold glance. Kadowaki quickly turned his head away and whistled, pretending that nothing had happened.

At this moment, the elevator doors opened again.

Akira Toya and Su Ran stepped out of the elevator.

Kadowaki paused, blinked, and smiled, "Are you... students of the institute?"

Su Ran nodded truthfully: "Yes, what's wrong?"

Kadowaki looked at Su Ran and Touya Akira, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Let's warm up before submitting our professional exam application."

Thinking this, Kadowaki said, "So, will you take the professional exam this year?"

Akira Touya glanced at Su Ran and replied, "I will participate. And you are?"

"you?"

Kadowaki gripped his fan and chuckled awkwardly, "Don't be so formal. While it's common for teenagers to become professional Go players, I'm only twenty-five, surely I'm not quite like you?"

"So, are you also going to take the professional exam?"