1 00:00:19,477 --> 00:00:22,647 Wow! Such a lovely place! 2 00:00:23,273 --> 00:00:26,109 Why are you tagging along? 3 00:00:26,192 --> 00:00:27,652 I'm paying for the trip. 4 00:00:28,278 --> 00:00:31,072 Be grateful that I've even let you carry my luggage. 5 00:00:32,657 --> 00:00:35,869 Hey, did you just click your tongue? You did, didn't you? 6 00:00:35,952 --> 00:00:37,037 Nope, I didn't. 7 00:00:37,120 --> 00:00:37,996 You did. 8 00:00:38,079 --> 00:00:41,166 SOKEI CUP ROOKIE LEAGUE 2025 9 00:00:42,667 --> 00:00:43,626 Let's go. 10 00:00:44,127 --> 00:00:45,712 Hey, wait. 11 00:00:48,423 --> 00:00:50,842 Everyone looks so young. 12 00:00:50,925 --> 00:00:54,012 The Rookie League is a gateway for young talents, 13 00:00:54,095 --> 00:00:58,016 only open for new kishi, joryu kishi, and amateur representatives. 14 00:00:58,641 --> 00:01:01,352 But age doesn't matter in shogi. 15 00:01:01,436 --> 00:01:03,146 They're all monsters-to-be. 16 00:01:03,229 --> 00:01:05,190 Did you meet Mr. Tatsuya through shogi? 17 00:01:05,273 --> 00:01:06,691 Yes, it's a shogi marriage. 18 00:01:06,775 --> 00:01:07,734 Oh, wow. 19 00:01:07,817 --> 00:01:10,320 How did Mr. Tatsuya propose to you? 20 00:01:10,403 --> 00:01:13,198 Oh, I'm too shy. 21 00:01:14,949 --> 00:01:16,201 It's a secret. 22 00:01:17,452 --> 00:01:20,205 By the way, my new photobook will be released soon. 23 00:01:20,288 --> 00:01:21,623 Please check it out! 24 00:01:23,333 --> 00:01:26,211 Will you keep playing as a joryu even after marriage? 25 00:01:26,294 --> 00:01:27,545 What? 26 00:01:27,629 --> 00:01:30,673 Some fans are hoping you'll become the first female kishi. 27 00:01:30,757 --> 00:01:34,427 Though realistically, that would be very unlikely. 28 00:01:34,511 --> 00:01:36,930 The shogi world is full of skilled male players. 29 00:01:40,391 --> 00:01:41,267 What do you think? 30 00:01:42,310 --> 00:01:43,770 Well... 31 00:01:43,853 --> 00:01:45,855 Me, becoming a kishi? 32 00:01:45,939 --> 00:01:47,857 There's no way! 33 00:01:50,151 --> 00:01:51,444 Please show us your ring. 34 00:01:51,528 --> 00:01:54,030 She's competing too... 35 00:01:56,157 --> 00:01:58,409 Could you look this way? 36 00:01:59,494 --> 00:02:00,745 Thank you so much. 37 00:02:06,501 --> 00:02:10,588 SOKEI CUP ROOKIE LEAGUE DAY ONE 38 00:02:37,365 --> 00:02:39,576 SAYURI KIMURA VS. ASUKA KUNIMI 39 00:02:39,659 --> 00:02:40,910 I resign. 40 00:02:43,454 --> 00:02:44,539 She did it! 41 00:02:50,461 --> 00:02:52,046 YUNA HAYAMI VS. CHIHIRO TAKAHAMA 42 00:02:52,130 --> 00:02:53,339 I resign. 43 00:03:01,973 --> 00:03:04,267 Yuna Hayami is retiring? 44 00:03:04,350 --> 00:03:08,479 Yeah. She's going to quit once the marriage is sealed. 45 00:03:08,563 --> 00:03:11,733 I'd say she was just a short-term idol player after all... 46 00:03:12,609 --> 00:03:14,444 if she wasn't the real deal. 47 00:03:14,527 --> 00:03:16,863 Her strength is real. 48 00:03:23,912 --> 00:03:25,079 She's strong. 49 00:03:25,163 --> 00:03:29,125 Yeah. Despite her looks, her style is very by the book. 50 00:03:29,208 --> 00:03:30,877 What do you mean? 51 00:03:30,960 --> 00:03:33,546 It shows that she's relentlessly dedicated to shogi. 52 00:04:02,700 --> 00:04:06,204 Maybe Asuka didn't want us around. 53 00:04:07,121 --> 00:04:09,499 - You think? - Yeah. 54 00:04:10,875 --> 00:04:14,629 This time, she's even more fired up than usual. 55 00:04:14,712 --> 00:04:17,173 Didn't you see today? 56 00:04:17,257 --> 00:04:18,258 See what? 57 00:04:18,925 --> 00:04:20,927 Her outfit! 58 00:04:21,761 --> 00:04:22,929 What about her outfit? 59 00:04:23,012 --> 00:04:24,973 She looked different! 60 00:04:25,932 --> 00:04:27,392 Really? 61 00:04:28,059 --> 00:04:30,645 Men are truly hopeless. 62 00:04:32,855 --> 00:04:36,234 She saved up the prize money and her pay from my place 63 00:04:36,901 --> 00:04:39,612 to buy new clothes. 64 00:04:41,114 --> 00:04:43,700 Usually, she just borrows mine. 65 00:04:46,786 --> 00:04:48,121 Well... 66 00:04:49,038 --> 00:04:51,207 Sometimes, I wonder... 67 00:04:52,959 --> 00:04:55,878 if this is the right path for her. 68 00:04:59,132 --> 00:05:02,051 I mean, with the whole "revenge" thing. 69 00:05:04,178 --> 00:05:09,225 Girls at her age usually want to enjoy a more glamorous life, right? 70 00:05:10,643 --> 00:05:13,146 Like that Yuna Hayami. 71 00:05:23,406 --> 00:05:24,907 Asuka's outfit today was... 72 00:05:26,075 --> 00:05:27,660 so cute. 73 00:05:32,749 --> 00:05:34,542 Is that my game record? 74 00:05:37,295 --> 00:05:39,130 Oh. Yes. 75 00:05:39,213 --> 00:05:41,799 Whoa, scary. You're studying me. 76 00:05:45,762 --> 00:05:48,473 Wait, does that mean... 77 00:05:48,556 --> 00:05:51,309 you're planning to clear the league? 78 00:05:51,392 --> 00:05:54,687 Yes, and I will beat you in the final-- 79 00:05:54,771 --> 00:05:56,898 I didn't ask about that. 80 00:05:59,776 --> 00:06:00,860 Sorry. 81 00:06:03,863 --> 00:06:07,825 But you know, even if you beat me... 82 00:06:07,909 --> 00:06:09,619 Hypothetically, I mean. 83 00:06:09,702 --> 00:06:10,787 What's next? 84 00:06:14,248 --> 00:06:15,666 I'll become a kishi... 85 00:06:17,710 --> 00:06:19,921 and beat Shoichi Yuuki. 86 00:06:27,970 --> 00:06:28,971 I see. 87 00:06:30,973 --> 00:06:31,808 Yes. 88 00:06:48,533 --> 00:06:49,492 So... 89 00:06:50,535 --> 00:06:51,869 What? 90 00:06:53,287 --> 00:06:54,664 Are you really... 91 00:06:55,665 --> 00:06:56,541 retiring? 92 00:06:58,334 --> 00:06:59,627 What's with you? 93 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:03,005 But you're so strong. 94 00:07:05,842 --> 00:07:07,260 Strong? 95 00:07:08,469 --> 00:07:09,804 Me? 96 00:07:13,182 --> 00:07:14,058 Do you... 97 00:07:15,601 --> 00:07:17,395 really believe that? 98 00:07:26,863 --> 00:07:28,823 Sorry, forget it. 99 00:07:30,658 --> 00:07:32,034 Good night. 100 00:07:35,997 --> 00:07:37,373 Good night. 101 00:08:11,866 --> 00:08:17,663 SOKEI CUP ROOKIE LEAGUE DAY TWO 102 00:08:44,982 --> 00:08:48,694 How did I know that he was the one? That's a hard question. 103 00:08:48,778 --> 00:08:52,949 Why don't you ask me about tomorrow's finals instead? 104 00:08:55,701 --> 00:08:56,994 It's Asuka Kunimi! 105 00:08:57,078 --> 00:08:58,496 - Ms. Kunimi! - What? 106 00:08:58,579 --> 00:09:00,623 - Congratulations on being a finalist! - Oh. 107 00:09:03,501 --> 00:09:05,044 Thank you. 108 00:09:05,127 --> 00:09:08,089 As of today, you have eight wins in the official matches. 109 00:09:08,589 --> 00:09:09,423 Yes. 110 00:09:09,507 --> 00:09:11,717 Are you aiming for the kishi admission test? 111 00:09:11,801 --> 00:09:15,346 - Oh, yes. - You could be the very first female kishi! 112 00:09:15,429 --> 00:09:17,974 What about it? 113 00:09:18,683 --> 00:09:20,726 How does it feel to be making history? 114 00:09:22,728 --> 00:09:24,689 Well... 115 00:09:27,191 --> 00:09:28,776 - Come with me. - What? 116 00:09:31,737 --> 00:09:34,115 - Get in! - What? Oh, okay. 117 00:09:34,198 --> 00:09:35,408 Just a few words please! 118 00:09:35,491 --> 00:09:37,451 - Please start driving. - Sure. 119 00:09:40,496 --> 00:09:41,789 Ms. Kunimi! 120 00:09:41,872 --> 00:09:43,207 A word please! 121 00:09:43,291 --> 00:09:44,834 - One comment! - Please! 122 00:09:44,917 --> 00:09:46,252 Give us a minute! 123 00:09:48,045 --> 00:09:49,213 Thanks. 124 00:09:49,297 --> 00:09:52,466 Those flies are so annoying. 125 00:10:00,641 --> 00:10:02,226 So, where are we going? 126 00:10:04,645 --> 00:10:06,230 Hang out with me for a bit. 127 00:10:06,731 --> 00:10:07,690 What? 128 00:10:22,038 --> 00:10:23,247 Thank you for waiting. 129 00:10:25,041 --> 00:10:26,250 Here's your drink. 130 00:10:27,710 --> 00:10:30,463 Sherry. It's their specialty. 131 00:10:31,130 --> 00:10:33,716 But I don't drink. 132 00:10:33,799 --> 00:10:37,053 It's nothing. Have a glass with me. 133 00:10:41,057 --> 00:10:42,933 Since tomorrow will be my last game. 134 00:10:52,026 --> 00:10:53,152 Cheers. 135 00:10:53,986 --> 00:10:55,154 Cheers. 136 00:11:14,131 --> 00:11:14,965 So... 137 00:11:15,883 --> 00:11:19,220 Are you serious about becoming a kishi? 138 00:11:19,970 --> 00:11:20,805 I am. 139 00:11:23,474 --> 00:11:26,852 Do you understand how hard it is? 140 00:11:29,855 --> 00:11:31,524 - Yes. - No. 141 00:11:32,483 --> 00:11:33,859 No, you don't. 142 00:11:50,584 --> 00:11:53,504 Do you think I'm happy, playing as a joryu kishi? 143 00:11:58,175 --> 00:11:59,385 I failed. 144 00:12:00,719 --> 00:12:03,764 I started training in the Shoreikai ever since I was a child. 145 00:12:03,848 --> 00:12:06,142 I dreamed of becoming a kishi. 146 00:12:08,436 --> 00:12:10,688 But I couldn't beat those monsters. 147 00:12:14,650 --> 00:12:16,360 I'm a woman after all. 148 00:12:17,528 --> 00:12:19,447 There's a wall I can't overcome. 149 00:12:31,584 --> 00:12:33,002 What a waste. 150 00:12:34,920 --> 00:12:35,754 What? 151 00:12:35,838 --> 00:12:37,548 You're really strong. 152 00:12:39,258 --> 00:12:43,053 Hey. Stop talking like you know everything. 153 00:12:44,847 --> 00:12:46,974 You don't understand the reality yet. 154 00:12:47,683 --> 00:12:49,018 Reality? 155 00:12:49,810 --> 00:12:52,271 Women can only go so far. 156 00:12:52,354 --> 00:12:54,356 You'll see it one day. 157 00:12:56,275 --> 00:12:57,776 I doubt it. 158 00:12:58,652 --> 00:12:59,487 What? 159 00:13:01,363 --> 00:13:02,865 Maybe that day... 160 00:13:03,824 --> 00:13:05,034 will never come. 161 00:13:07,995 --> 00:13:08,871 Well... 162 00:13:11,165 --> 00:13:15,544 I'm really just speaking my mind. 163 00:13:15,628 --> 00:13:17,004 Are you mocking me? 164 00:13:18,506 --> 00:13:19,965 I'm not. 165 00:13:23,427 --> 00:13:25,679 I knew it. You're crazy in the head. 166 00:13:26,180 --> 00:13:27,348 What do you mean? 167 00:13:27,431 --> 00:13:30,976 It's not normal to try to kill someone. 168 00:13:35,189 --> 00:13:36,690 I've given up on that. 169 00:13:38,526 --> 00:13:40,236 Someone told me that 170 00:13:41,612 --> 00:13:44,198 you can't kill a kishi with a knife. 171 00:13:45,157 --> 00:13:48,744 You can only kill them with shogi. 172 00:13:50,704 --> 00:13:51,705 What? 173 00:13:53,123 --> 00:13:57,962 So, you're planning to become a kishi to beat Shoichi Yuuki? 174 00:13:58,671 --> 00:13:59,505 Yes. 175 00:14:00,089 --> 00:14:01,715 I'll kill him with shogi. 176 00:14:05,844 --> 00:14:08,055 You're seriously deranged. 177 00:14:10,307 --> 00:14:12,810 How could you win against Shoichi Yuuki? 178 00:14:14,436 --> 00:14:16,397 He's at the very top of the shogi world. 179 00:14:18,732 --> 00:14:20,025 Why not? 180 00:14:23,904 --> 00:14:27,950 We never know if we will win or lose. 181 00:14:33,414 --> 00:14:35,457 This is going nowhere. 182 00:14:37,042 --> 00:14:39,211 You just don't get it. 183 00:14:43,340 --> 00:14:44,592 But I've decided. 184 00:14:48,512 --> 00:14:50,681 I'll destroy you tomorrow. 185 00:14:56,812 --> 00:14:58,689 I look forward to it. 186 00:15:14,788 --> 00:15:16,790 Welcome back. You stayed out late. 187 00:15:22,796 --> 00:15:24,757 He was up waiting. 188 00:15:26,800 --> 00:15:29,136 Was he upset? 189 00:15:32,514 --> 00:15:34,433 He wanted you to rest. 190 00:15:51,200 --> 00:15:54,203 Does the reception seating chart look okay to you? 191 00:15:58,874 --> 00:16:00,960 Are you listening, Yuna? 192 00:16:04,505 --> 00:16:07,633 What if I said I don't want to retire? 193 00:16:09,510 --> 00:16:10,386 What? 194 00:16:12,763 --> 00:16:17,059 Just kidding. Let's sort out the seating chart. 195 00:16:24,942 --> 00:16:25,776 Ms. Kunimi! 196 00:16:25,859 --> 00:16:27,653 Congratulations on being a finalist! 197 00:16:27,736 --> 00:16:28,654 What? 198 00:16:28,737 --> 00:16:31,365 ASUKA KUNIMI DETERMINED TO BECOME THE FIRST FEMALE KISHI 199 00:16:31,448 --> 00:16:32,825 Thank you. 200 00:16:32,908 --> 00:16:35,703 As of today, you have eight wins in the official matches. 201 00:16:36,328 --> 00:16:37,329 Yes. 202 00:16:37,830 --> 00:16:39,748 Are you aiming for the kishi admission test? 203 00:16:39,832 --> 00:16:40,666 Oh, yes. 204 00:16:40,749 --> 00:16:42,793 You could be the very first female kishi! 205 00:16:44,294 --> 00:16:46,588 What about it? 206 00:16:46,672 --> 00:16:48,674 How does it feel to be making history? 207 00:16:53,387 --> 00:16:56,974 DAY THREE FINALS 208 00:17:49,651 --> 00:17:53,739 As it is the scheduled time, please begin the game. 209 00:17:57,409 --> 00:17:58,911 - Let's have a good match. - Yes. 210 00:18:09,296 --> 00:18:10,798 ROOK 211 00:18:17,054 --> 00:18:19,348 Hey. What's going on? 212 00:18:19,848 --> 00:18:22,351 Yuna Hayami is leading at this point. 213 00:18:23,185 --> 00:18:24,061 What? 214 00:18:24,561 --> 00:18:26,230 She's changed. 215 00:18:46,667 --> 00:18:48,710 Asuka Kunimi, one minute remaining. 216 00:18:57,511 --> 00:18:58,846 Good. 217 00:19:49,521 --> 00:19:51,356 She has stopped playing by the book. 218 00:19:52,816 --> 00:19:53,901 Is that bad? 219 00:19:54,526 --> 00:19:55,569 No. 220 00:19:56,236 --> 00:19:57,696 This is getting interesting! 221 00:19:58,697 --> 00:20:01,658 A straight-up fist fight. It's her thing. 222 00:20:33,815 --> 00:20:37,527 YUNA HAYAMI VS. ASUKA KUNIMI 223 00:20:38,111 --> 00:20:40,864 Tatsuya, have you seen your dad? 224 00:20:40,948 --> 00:20:42,908 No, I haven't. 225 00:20:43,450 --> 00:20:44,493 Why? 226 00:20:45,118 --> 00:20:47,246 He missed the board meeting today. 227 00:20:59,675 --> 00:21:02,177 Hey, is that the chairman? 228 00:21:02,261 --> 00:21:04,263 - Oh, wow. - You're right, it is. 229 00:21:04,346 --> 00:21:05,847 - Why is he here? - Did you know? 230 00:21:05,931 --> 00:21:07,516 No, I didn't. 231 00:21:07,599 --> 00:21:09,518 No one told me anything. 232 00:21:11,103 --> 00:21:12,938 - What's the matter? - Why did he come? 233 00:21:13,647 --> 00:21:15,899 He never shows up at games like this... 234 00:21:17,734 --> 00:21:21,154 I found where Dad is. 235 00:21:21,238 --> 00:21:23,156 What? Where? 236 00:21:23,657 --> 00:21:24,700 Look... 237 00:21:27,077 --> 00:21:29,871 SHOICHI YUUKI SHOWED UP. MR. YUUKI IS AT THE ROOKIE CUP. 238 00:22:00,110 --> 00:22:01,945 Looks like Asuka's having fun. 239 00:22:27,512 --> 00:22:31,600 ROOK 240 00:23:18,021 --> 00:23:19,106 I resign. 241 00:23:35,831 --> 00:23:38,500 Oh! Uh, thank you very much. 242 00:24:02,691 --> 00:24:04,025 That was amazing! 243 00:24:18,999 --> 00:24:20,667 You're leaving without meeting her? 244 00:24:21,668 --> 00:24:23,211 Hey, wait! 245 00:24:26,131 --> 00:24:29,342 I remember you. Todou. 246 00:24:29,926 --> 00:24:32,637 Hey! Stop it! 247 00:24:32,721 --> 00:24:34,472 Thanks for remembering me. 248 00:24:34,973 --> 00:24:36,183 I'm honored. 249 00:24:37,517 --> 00:24:41,646 I see you still care about the daughter you threw out. 250 00:24:41,730 --> 00:24:42,731 Yuuki Ho-oh? 251 00:24:43,815 --> 00:24:46,902 Todou, did you train Asuka? 252 00:24:47,485 --> 00:24:48,486 Yes. 253 00:24:49,654 --> 00:24:50,906 That somehow happened. 254 00:24:52,073 --> 00:24:53,366 I see. 255 00:24:54,492 --> 00:24:55,744 That's good. 256 00:24:56,912 --> 00:24:58,038 What? 257 00:24:58,622 --> 00:24:59,873 What's good? 258 00:25:00,457 --> 00:25:03,752 You're the one who said shogi isn't for me! 259 00:25:03,835 --> 00:25:05,879 Are you pitying us losers for teaming up? 260 00:25:07,214 --> 00:25:08,673 Hey, it's Chairman Yuuki! 261 00:25:08,757 --> 00:25:10,342 - This way! - Over there! 262 00:25:10,926 --> 00:25:11,760 - Chairman! - Hey. 263 00:25:11,843 --> 00:25:13,386 We're not done yet! 264 00:25:13,470 --> 00:25:15,180 That was a good game. 265 00:25:17,933 --> 00:25:20,602 Hey Yuuki. Be prepared. 266 00:25:21,186 --> 00:25:25,482 - The times are changing. - Sir, a few words on the finals please. 267 00:25:26,149 --> 00:25:28,026 - What brought you here today? - Sir! 268 00:26:12,362 --> 00:26:13,571 Welcome home. 269 00:26:27,002 --> 00:26:28,295 Today, 270 00:26:28,878 --> 00:26:31,131 I, Tatsuya Yuuki, and Yuna Hayami, 271 00:26:31,923 --> 00:26:35,135 are here to share the news of our engagement. 272 00:26:37,637 --> 00:26:42,934 We are very pleased to be able to share the news with you in our own words today. 273 00:26:43,435 --> 00:26:45,478 Once we are officially married, 274 00:26:45,562 --> 00:26:47,939 I will be retiring from being a joryu kishi. 275 00:26:49,024 --> 00:26:53,320 From now on, I will dedicate myself to supporting my family. 276 00:26:58,408 --> 00:27:02,120 Maybe she was looking for a reason to quit. 277 00:27:03,830 --> 00:27:09,210 Though I'm stepping back, I'll be supporting Tatsuya as his partner. 278 00:27:09,878 --> 00:27:14,090 In that way, I hope to give back to the shogi world. 279 00:27:14,174 --> 00:27:16,634 What's up? Feeling lonely? 280 00:27:16,718 --> 00:27:18,678 No, it's not like that. 281 00:27:18,762 --> 00:27:23,224 The more you win, the more people you'll eliminate. 282 00:27:23,850 --> 00:27:25,185 That's what shogi is. 283 00:27:35,487 --> 00:27:36,613 Hello? 284 00:27:38,239 --> 00:27:41,576 What? Are you kidding? I need an explanation-- 285 00:27:43,453 --> 00:27:45,330 They hung up, damn it! 286 00:27:45,413 --> 00:27:46,873 What's the matter? 287 00:27:46,956 --> 00:27:48,249 We're banned. 288 00:27:48,333 --> 00:27:51,461 You've been rejected from every match we entered you into. 289 00:27:51,544 --> 00:27:52,754 This is the fifth one. 290 00:27:52,837 --> 00:27:54,172 Why? 291 00:27:54,255 --> 00:27:56,132 Someone's pressuring them. 292 00:27:57,092 --> 00:28:00,095 Someone's telling them to keep you out of the game. 293 00:28:01,471 --> 00:28:02,806 Pressure... 294 00:28:09,729 --> 00:28:10,730 Thank you so much. 295 00:28:11,231 --> 00:28:12,565 Please look straight ahead. 296 00:28:20,240 --> 00:28:21,825 This way please. 297 00:28:36,798 --> 00:28:39,509 Why're you interfering when the very first female kishi is emerging? 298 00:28:39,592 --> 00:28:41,636 I'm just playing the best move. 299 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:45,014 The disciple you once failed to make a kishi is interfering. 300 00:28:45,098 --> 00:28:46,266 Kaori Yuuki. 301 00:28:46,349 --> 00:28:48,268 Wouldn't you like to see the very first female kishi? 302 00:28:48,351 --> 00:28:51,896 Why do you want to become a kishi? 303 00:28:51,980 --> 00:28:54,232 To fight against this shitty world. 304 00:28:54,315 --> 00:28:56,401 Age? Gender? 305 00:28:56,484 --> 00:28:57,861 None of that matters, does it? 306 00:28:57,944 --> 00:29:01,322 {\an8}I'll use everyone as a stepping stone and rise above. 307 00:29:01,406 --> 00:29:02,282 Subtitle translation by: Kana S.