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ROOK

Stop...

Stop playing shogi...

Stop it.

What's wrong?

Stop playing...

Stop playing shogi...

Asuka.

Asuka!

Asuka!

Are you okay?

What happened?

"Stop playing."

What?

"Stop playing shogi."

A voice said so.

Seriously?

Shut up.

All of a sudden...

the words on the pieces started to warp in front of me.

Someone grabbed my hand...

and I couldn't move.

And then...

The voice said...

"Stop playing shogi."

That voice. Whose voice is it?

Who told you to stop playing shogi?

When I play shogi, everyone ends up miserable.

Hey, cut that crap.

Ghosts? Voices in your head?

- What's this about, huh? - Stop.

You hesitated in that moment.

You didn't know how to handle the opponent's move.

You know why all of this happened?

It's because you're weak.

Stop blaming others.

You lost the winning line because you're just weak!

Don't run away. I told you already.

When you're in a match, think only about the opponent in front of you.

Mr. Todou. Ms. Reiko.

You'll also be miserable if you keep me around.

Try making me any more miserable.

You're such a drama queen.

You fool.

Sorry, he was out of line with you.

He hasn't changed.

He turns into a hopeless fool when it comes to shogi.

That's why he quit shogi. Because of the stupid mess he caused.

He never learns.

Well...

You know...

He punched Shoichi Yuuki.

So, he had to leave the world of shogi.

And look at his woeful state now.

Why did he punch him?

Right?

You should ask him.

Sorry to say this, but...

I feel you two are alike.

You and Seigo.

I'll get you more water.

Put this piece here.

Over here...

Like this.

CLASS 2-3 TODOU

Good move.

You're strong, Seigo.

Dad? I won.

I'm a kishi now!

You did it!

Congratulations.

Dad. I'm in the Ohryu Title Match.

I'll play against Yuuki Ohryu.

You can do it...

You can win the title...

and become the Ohryu champion.

Asuka? I'm almost done cleaning up.

You can rest--

Wait, wait, wait.

Hey, not even a goodbye?

I...

I'm quitting shogi.

How come?

I...

I just don't want to anymore.

I see.

Seigo did the same.

After he punched Shoichi Yuuki, he ran away.

He acted like quitting shogi was the end of his life.

He shouldn't have punched him then.

But he was also--

Even if you quit shogi...

you can still stay.

It's okay.

Thank you for everything.

Come back anytime, okay?

Rook on 2-4. Pawn on 2-3. Knight promotes. Silver.

ROOK

Stop...

Stop playing shogi.

Stop it.

Stop playing...

Stop playing shogi...

I'm sorry, Mom.

I'm sorry.

Here we go.

Asuka left.

So she ran away.

You're running away too.

You talked Asuka into it.

Weren't you going to team up and kill Shoichi Yuuki with shogi?

And now you're giving up on her already, after just stumbling a bit?

Is your resolve that weak?

Seriously. I can't take this anymore.

I'm done with you and shogi. Leave.

No.

I mean it.

What the hell?

Until you bring Asuka back with you...

don't come back.

YUUKI

- You're home. - Hey.

You left so quickly. Where were you?

At the Shogi Association.

I see.

Is that Dad's old game record?

No, this is Asuka's game from today's Amateur Meioh Match.

You see it too, don't you? Her style...

She's a Central Rook player just like your father used to be.

Is she aiming to become a kishi?

That can't be. A joryu kishi, maybe.

Why? Is something wrong?

Oh, right. You know her.

She's my sister.

What?

Look. This is security footage from Dad's Ho-oh Match.

She's holding a knife.

Is this Asuka?

Yeah. Asuka Kunimi is Dad's...

She's his previous wife's daughter.

And...

she tried to kill him.

There you are.

I heard you left. But you didn't get too far, did you?

I have nowhere to go.

True.

Hey, do you like shogi?

Well, I don't. I hate it.

I can't stop thinking about it, no matter what.

It's always there. It pisses me off.

But playing is so much fun,

so I can't quit.

You're also--

Why did you attack Shoichi Yuuki?

What? Because I was pissed.

The day before the Ohryu Match with him,

my dad died.

My state of mind was an absolute mess.

I resign.

I apologize for playing such a pathetic game.

Actually...

my father passed away last night.

He was really looking forward to my game with you, sir.

I wanted to give my best for him, but...

Mr. Yuuki...

I was honored to challenge you in this Ohryu Match.

My father would've been happy.

I promise I'll be better next--

You...

You're not cut out for shogi.

What?

I'm so sorry...

about your father.

You're strong, Seigo.

I'm a kishi now!

You can do it...

You can win the title and become the Ohryu champion.

- Mr. Todou! - Mr. Yuuki! Are you alright?

- Sir. - Please stop!

Calm down!

Mr. Todou!

And you quit shogi?

He was right after all.

How lame is that?

Very lame.

What about you? You play shogi in constant fear.

That's lame too.

After he left us...

whenever I played shogi...

my mom looked pained.

That's why...

I quit playing.

At the tournament...

My opponent...

His face...

turned into Mom's.

I see.

That's nice. You get to see her ghost.

Unlike me.

I bet your mom came back as a ghost to cheer you on.

Just saying.

Apparently, we are alike.

What?

Ms. Reiko told me.

How?

I don't know.

Oh, but we have this in common. Reiko kicked us both out.

No, she didn't kick me out.

Oh, really?

Hey, where are you going?

Back to Ms. Reiko's. She told me to come back anytime.

Great. I'll tag along too.

Are you allowed back?

Yes. With you I am.

Alright. Want to play when we get back?

Nope.

Do you not want me to play shogi?

Mom...

ROOK

Wake up.

I'm awake.

Let's go then.

My dad's ashes.

I...

I blamed it on my dad when I lost against Shoichi Yuuki.

I put a curse on myself...

and I ran.

I lost because I was too weak.

Try making me any more miserable.

I'm sorry.

Dad.

Hey, Asuka Kunimi.

You are strong.

You'll get even stronger.

From now on, we are here to support you.

I promise, we'll get you stronger.

Forget what your mom wanted.

It's your life.

It's too early to resign.

Hey, that's my dad! Why did you scatter him?

I don't know!

What?!

Welcome home.

Wash up and have breakfast.

AMATEUR KISHO MATCH, FINALS

ROOK

I resign.

ASUKA KUNIMI

I'll become a kishi and beat Shoichi Yuuki.

Women can only go so far.

Me, becoming a kishi?

There's no way!

Her strength is real.

We never know if we will win or lose.

- Are you mocking me? - I'm not.

I'll kill him with shogi.

I knew it. You're crazy in the head.

This is getting interesting!

Straight-up fist fight. It's her thing.

I'll destroy you tomorrow.

I look forward to it.

Subtitle translation by: Kana S.