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Everyone, please confirm your name.

I heard they got hit by a drunk truck driver.

When he finally quit shogi and inherited the hospital...

The in-laws will take care of the hospital. The problem is the child.

The younger sister won't take over it?

No way.

She couldn't possibly be able to handle it.

We will now bring them to a close.

Do you...

like shogi?

Yes.

Next stop, Sendagaya. Sendagaya.

The exit is on the right.

The next station is Sendagaya...

[ Shogi Assembly Hall ]

73rd Meijin championships. [ Shogi Assembly Hall ]

[ Shogi Assembly Hall ]

We are now in the 2nd day in the morning at the 7th game. [ Shogi Assembly Hall ]

We are now in the 2nd day in the morning at the 7th game.

The venue of the match is at Shoshazan Engyoji temple located at Himeji, Hyogo.

Inside the Jogyodo, in which the venue is recognized as a cultural asset of the country,

the Meijin, Toji Soya, is now entering.

The sealed move is "Pawn 3-4".

- Smith. Pawn 34. - Okay, okay.

Whoa, scary.

Mr Goto's glare is like that of a yakuza's.

If Soya Meijin wins, it would be his 5th consecutive and a total of 11th time as defending Meijin.

Will Goto 9-dan be able to break the stronghold with his riding momentum?

Let's observe the decisive game.

Are you doing fine, Rei?

It sure is hot.

Even though it's not the rainy season yet.

Shall we start then.

Ah...

There's nothing I can move...

I resign.

Soya Meijin will win this already.

The matches above are done. Kiriyama 5-dan wins.

The son wins against the father, huh?

It should've been Mr Koda entering the final selection after such a long time.

Who would've thought that his son would win against him.

He would have been satisfied it would have been his real son.

Are you eating right?

Yes.

It's because you suddenly left home,

Kyoko and Ayumu are worried about you.

Lies.

And for our next news.

There's a case where a self-employed man was murdered at Nishihama, Saitama.

The police arrested the eldest son of the victim, a 17 year old high school student,

who is the suspected murderer.

According to the police,

the suspect stated that there is no doubt the son did it

and admitted the charges.

In addition to the investigation, the murder weapon...

I resign.

According to the police...

The police hasten to identify the murder weapon and the cause of death,

seeing there was a strong murderous intent,

and seems to proceed with the investigation to understand the motive and the whole story.

And for our next news,

held in Himeji, Hyogo,

shogi's 73rd Meijin championships' 7th match of the 7th game...

This is Soya Meijin's 11th time to defend the title.

Oh... Sorry about that.

So you're eating your meal at the rooftop again, Kiriyama 5-dan.

Are the game fees of professional shogi players via bank deposit transfers?

Yes.

You seem to keep winning these days so your matches are many, huh?

I guess so...

I don't want to think about it but...

could you have higher monthly salary than me?

Damn you.

Even though you don't have any friends.

I know that already.

- So 4 consecutive defeats. - Yeah, 4 consecutive defeats.

Mr Koda might be demoted next term.

It must have been a shock that he was defeated by his son.

Good work, I'll be off.

Kiriyama!

Hello.

Accompany me tonight for my independence celebration, okay? I'll treat you.

Ah, no. I have to...

It's Matsumoto's treat so it might be the end of the world.

Just let him treat you for today.

Shut up!

Chairman!

Here they are, here they are.

Youngsters!

Oh, you finally came. Sit, sit down.

Welcome. Welcome.

初めまして どうぞよろしく とうぞ どうぞ

I'm Kiriyama.

Matchy, it's been awhile since you came here.

I've been waiting for you. What do you want to drink?

What should we drink?

Ah... since I'm a minor, I'll have some juice.

Okay, juice please.

Mama!

Please make him a man!

I think he's already a good man.

He's hesitantly sobbing.

Matsumoto, come here a moment.

Hm? Could it be, he lost?

No, no, no. He won against his master.

Oh wow! That's amazing!

Thanks to that, his master was out of the final rounds, and this is the current state of his guilt feeling.

But that's what the matches are, right?

That's right, as you say it.

But before that, well...

Before he became his master, he was the foster father who raised him.

Oh my. Is that so?

Well, things happened...

Hey! Wait, wait, wait!

Geez. You're still a minor. You can't still drink alcohol.

Are you okay?

You should've been taken care of until the end if you've been made to drink.

What is it?

I'm sorry, stepfather...

What?

Stepfather...

[ Kawamoto ]

Whoa!

He's come back to life!

Where am I?

He's come back to life!

- He's awake? - Yeah.

Where am I?

Ow, ow.

You're in March town. It is across your condo by a river.

Good morning, Rei Kiriyama.

Huh? Why do you know my name?

You told me about it last night. You don't remember?

You were a handful yesterday.

Right?

Thank you.

Oh no! Oh no! I overslept! Overslept!

Ah. Good morning, Rei Kiriyama. It's good that you look better now.

Akari, do you know where is the newly washed gym uniform?

It's near the couch.

I properly woke you up, okay?

Can you feed the cats?

That red weighing scale.

What?

Also, your clothes are there.

Don't worry, I was the one that changed your clothes.

I'm the only one who saw it.

- Hina! - Yes!

Momo will be late for nursery school so we'll be off!

- Take care! - We're off!

See you!

Momo, let's go.

Thanks for the food.

Ah, geez! I wonder why I always go back to sleep...

Kiriyama, aren't you going to eat?

Ah, I still don't feel well...

I see. Of course you are.

Ah, but I should go too...

Mom, I'm off.

I have to hurry.

Be sure to go to school or else.

- What? - Here's the house key.

Be sure to close the entrance when you get out. Thank you.

What? What? If I have it, all of you won't be able to come in.

It's alright. We'll get in somewhere.

Ah. Please leave the key at the "Crescent Hall".

The Crescent Hall is opposite the "Moon Hot Springs". There's a smokestack so you'll know right away.

Bye! I have morning practice.

What? W-wait!

I'm off!

That's the time to multiply and divide.

You might overlook the change in inequality sign, which is the most common mistake.

Here and here.

Be careful when subtracting something that becomes x. Lastly,

Treating this minus element...

Hey, what's that? Wow!

How many meters is that?

It's the first time I saw one.

Kiriyama!

I have an important task for you. Come out quick!

I repeat!

Kiriyama!

Kiriyama!

I have an important task for you. Come out n...

Hello...

From the Japan Shogi League,

the combination of the upcoming Newcomer tournament has been announced.

Kiriyama, accept it from my hand.

Okay, okay. I'll accept it, I'll accept it. Just...

Just shut it and leave.

Why are you so angry?

You haven't told me your new phone number when you changed it.

That's why.

It's all your fault!

No, that's not it.

Master Kiriyama. Please get on the car.

What? Huh?

Go on and get in.

It's a bit late but it's a housewarming gift.

This is from Siberia, and this is from Ukraine.

I thought of letting you choose which texture you prefer.

Hmm...

If this goes on, I can't go with the move of Bishop Exchange with one move delay.

You can just use Ranging Rook.

But I'm a Static Rook player.

But why are you all sweaty with only just moving light shogi pieces.

My heart is passionate unlike you.

Like this.

Juwaa~

By the way, Kiriyama. In the upcoming Newcomer tournament,

You are at block A. I'm at block B.

In other words, in the finals would be our legendary...

Ah!

What is it, out of the blue?

I forgot the key!

Huh?

Key...

Key?

Oh no, oh no.

[ Crescent Hall ]

What would you do if he's a dangerous fellow? [ Crescent Hall ]

What would you do if he's a dangerous fellow?

He's a skinny boy with glasses. No way he could be dangerous.

Those kinds are the most dangerous at these times.

Excuse me!

Ah, here he is!

Speak of the devil.

What?

Ah. I've come to... I've come to return the key.

Sorry it took so long.

- Ah, it's alright. - I'm really...

thankful for saving me.

It's alright.

Ah, the Crescent Hall is our grandfather's shop.

Huh?

Look, look. Isn't the packaging adorable? I made it with an eraser printing.

Really? Wow.

Aren't you Kiriyama 5-dan?!

What?

What do you mean?

You became a pro shogi player when you were still in junior high.

He's the 5th genius in history since Toji Soya.

No, no. I'm no genius. You've got it wrong.

Can I shake your hand?

Look.

- He looks like him. Wow. - Ah!

Let's eat.

Momo, you want fried egg rolls?

I want one.

Isn't Akari's cooking delicious?

Yes, very.

You know, my sister picks anything up.

May they be sparrows or cats.

She said she can't just leave a skinny boy.

But to think she'll pick up a human this time.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry. She'll diplo-swell you in no time.

"Diplo-swell"?

It's a bit embarrassing.

I think that's known as "chubby".

Good luck! Become diplo-swell!

Okay.

Once you get home, put it in the refrigerator.

When you'll eat it, heat it in a microwave.

Okay.

You're leaving already?

No.

June town is near so come by any time.

Okay.

Bye.

See you again.

- Come again. - See you.

Granny, one ice cream please.

Oh well.

Just when I had a chance to finally earn some prize money

at the Lion King's tournament.

600 thousand when winning once, huh?

Who's your opponent, Masumi?

The one full throttle of a yakuza aura, Goto 9-dan.

He's frightening.

I want to ask if his strong emotions in his glare is needed in shogi.

Rei!

I found you, Rei!

Momo?!

Hello, Rei.

What? You're going to eat these? You won't get enough energy from that.

You won't diplo-swell.

Even though I said to come and eat, you won't come.

I see.

So the cup noodles are more delicious to you

than my cooking.

- What a shock... - No. That's not true.

Of course, home cooked meals are better...

Thank you.

Aunt Misaki, look. The oil splashed here.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

- Be sure to put ointment. - Okay.

There's an ointment at the top of the refrigerator.

Hina, the fried chickens have really risen up.

It was worth the scalds.

That's a relief.

It was worth it.

Momo, have some too.

Okay.

Thank you.

- Is that enough? - Yeah.

Did everyone went home?

Yeah. Even your grandma and mother.

They went home to the sky.

Well then. Let's get inside our home.

Yeah.

Why did Mom went to the other side?

No. No...

Momo, I'm here.

I'll go to the convenience store for a sec.

What? At this time?

Yeah. Um... I'm going to buy comics.

Kiriyama, can you accompany her?

What?

Okay.

I thought that I shouldn't cry in front of everyone.

I'm sorry. I'll be right back.

It's because...

I really loved Mom.

Kiriyama.

Can you remember your family?

I think it's a good thing that you are able to cry.

What?

Let's have a good match.

10 seconds.

Ah...

I resign.

Okay.

There huh.

Treat me.

What?

Don't think that after you win against a senior, it's over.

Treat me.

- Got it? - For starters, what if you moved here.

Okay. Treat me.

It was no good.

No, no, no.

- Skin. - We've went for skin for 2 consecutive times.

Taxi...

Found it. "Bar Misaki".

Here? Really?

When I said you treat me, a family restaurant would have been fine.

Ah, you see. A friend is working here and said that I should visit some time.

Aren't you a high schooler? What kind of friends do you have?!

I'm sorry, umm...

Even I didn't know that this shop would be this kind of ambiance.

Everyone, please come again. Thank you very much.

Kiriyama.

So you came.

Welcome.

Hello!

Thank you for always taking care of Kiriyama.

Thank you for taking care of him.

You have great seniors.

Yes, they are.

We teach him how to get along in the society.

How nice of you.

There are a lot of juniors who are being picked on by their seniors.

We would never do that.

Even forcing him to drink?

Never.

Even making him treat you?

Never.

As a senior, Matsumoto, will treat him tonight too.

Thank you.

Go ahead and drink as you like.

Thank you very much.

Smith...

Can you do what I asked for?

Yes.

Then, I'm counting on you.

Okay. Bye.

Hina called that Momo doesn't listen to what she says.

Do you have siblings, Kiriyama?

I had a little sister. She died 9 years ago in a traffic accident.

My parents along with her.

Then, you were always living alone since then?

At the home of my father's best friend, who is a pro shogi player,

also as a private tutor, he raised me.

And at the third year of middle school, when I became pro, that's when...

Why did you leave their home?

You're only a high schooler.

My only choice was to leave.

Long time no see, Rei.

What?

Huh? Kyoko.

I came to see how my little stepbrother is, since he's living alone.

Ah, umm...

Since it's late, I'll accompany you to the station...

My feet are cold. Plus,

I need to leak.

Why did you choose this town?

Because the river is big and it's beautiful.

River?

I didn't know that you liked rivers.

I see.

Even though we've been living under the same roof for years,

I didn't know anything about you at all.

True.

You didn't know anything.

You say that all and mighty.

Even though you just ran away from me.

Wow. What a nice view.

Kyoko, the last train.

You should be the one to return to that house.

That way, Father will be pleased.

By the way, congratulations.

You won against Dad, right?

You look unhappy. How lame.

Hey.

Lend me a shirt.

I suddenly feel sleepy.

Did you have a fight with stepfather?

No.

Besides, I haven't seen him forever.

Then...

Are you still with him?

That man...

You should not see Mr Goto. He has a wife.

Mind your own business.

You like him that much?

Yes, I like him.

I love him.

Kyoko.

Good night, Rei.

[ Toji Soya ]

I resign. [ Toji Soya ]

[ Toji Soya ]

What can I say. You're not weak at all.

Father, I won't be able to practice at all with him.

- Ayumu, change places with Kyoko. - Yes, Father.

I think I can win with a handicap of no bishop.

His name means "zero". What a funny name.

But I think it really fits you.

Because it's so you.

You have no family nor friends.

You don't even have a home.

You see,

there is no place in the world

where you belong at all.

You have zero talent too.

Did you hear what happened to Yasui 6-dan?

A rumor?

Heard he's going on a divorce.

Heard he becomes violently drunk when he loses his match.

His wife sure had endured well.

But what's pitiful is their daughter.

She must have been scared.

Since she's living under the same roof with his father

who suddenly changes when he loses.

But I heard the daughter said this:

she wants to be with her daddy until Christmas.

Say.

I will be competing against Yasui 6-dan next month on the 24th.

I know.

That's why I told you that.

You can give sympathy to the ones who can't choose their parent who are experiencing misfortune.

Ah.

You might be different.

You yourself chose the home of my father.

You're saying we're the same?

I'm just worried because you're a gentle person.

I thought that you would purposely lose.

See you.

That move right now is a mistake.

No, but the moves after...

I don't know what will happen if the King's head would be attacked after 8-6.

And if the Promoted Rook will be drawn back and hold out...

What? Wait a minute. Why?

I resign.

Thank you for the game.

What's with that look?

Are you implying that I should've given up while I had the chance?

If the King's head were to be attacked after 8-6,

I wouldn't know what will happen.

Making it unpleasant from 8-6,

And put the Knight at 9-5.

Yeah, true.

You might have seen it.

But I didn't see it. There's no helping it, huh?

Please leave me be as it is with what you think.

Are you implying I should just resign in the middle of the game?

But I have no choice!

Don't get ahead of yourself.

- Don't mess with me! - Stop that!

Even if you're good, that doesn't mean you have defeated me!

To hit someone because you lost to them, you're the worst!

Stop being conceited, since you're just a zero!

Let go!

Mr Yasui.

Mr Yasui, you left this.

Ah... I don't need it anymore.

What?

My daughter is scared of me at the days when I lose so she won't see me.

Oh well!

To think it's supposed to be my last Christmas with her.

Was everything my fault?! Don't give me that crap!

Then what the hell should I have done?!

Isn't it because being weak is bad?! It's their fault for being weak!

I'm betting everything on it! Shogi is all I have!

I don't care about anything else...

Shogi is all I have!

Do you...

like shogi?

Yes.

I lied, so that I can live.

Here we are.

Okay.

Hello. Come in, come in.

Think of it as your own home. Okay, here we go.

Kyoko, Ayumu. Rei is here.

- Prepare tea. - Okay.

Go on and sit.

I resign.

Thank you for the game.

I resign.

- Ayumu. - Thank you.

Rei.

Thank you very much.

I thought it won't get one until I entered high school.

Wow! This is a very popular video game! Thank you!

Sorry.

Wait a minute.

Why do we have to stop attending the shogi apprentice school?

You should say something, Ayumu!

If you cannot win against Rei, then it would be impossible.

If you become first dan, there would be stronger opponents ahead.

You understand?

I want to be a pro.

I always wanted to be a pro.

You can still live a life outside shogi.

What are you doing?

I'm leaving this kind of house!

Besides, you make me sick!

You look like a loser!

I'll leave.

I'll be the one that will leave.

Even if I leave, there is no one who will worry about me.

The best this year is this! What do you think?!

Mackerel! 180 cm!

You did it, Chairman!

Mama, Mama, display it splendidly!

Understood, understood, Chairman.

I wonder if it would have been better if we didn't told the chairman about this place.

I'm envious of Kiriyama.

He is always being fed by your home cooked meals.

I know right. Because he's cute, he's taking advantage.

Oh, Akari.

Yes.

Have you been getting hold of Kiriyama?

I haven't been in contact with him at all. I wonder what it is he's doing.

I wonder if he's gotten sick.

It seems like you're worried about Kiriyama, Mr Chairman.

Really? Well...

I'm just a bit worried about him.

Ah, this is something I heard.

Mr Koda's two children

was given up to be a pro after being defeated by Kiriyama.

Shogi was everything to Koda.

Kiriyama had no choice but to be stronger

when he was living there.

Isn't Kiriyama playing shogi because he like it?

I wonder about that.

Rei! Rei!

Rei! Rei!

What?

Thought so.

We will bring you to the hospital as emergency. There is a taxi waiting downstairs.

What?

You have to go to the hospital, right?!

How are you feeling?

Since Hina is making rice porridge,

you'll be sweating a lot and your fever will go down.

I'll be raising your head, okay?

Thank you.

And also, make a call to your parents later, okay?

But I'm already living independently so I don't have to...

Excuse me a bit.

You can't say your independent when they are this worried.

Rest well until the rice porridge is done.

Okay.

Rest well.

Thank you.

Happy new year.

It's time for the New Year's first dream shogi match.

For this New Year's day, these two gentlemen will be presenting.

I am Tatsuyuki Misumi and will be giving board commentaries.

I am Harunobu Nikaido and will also be doing commentaries.

My motto in shogi is not making an opening at the starting, middle, and endgame...

Stop with the self-promotion.

Well then, let's see the situation of the game.

Ah! It's Rei!

Wow! You look so cool!

Looking at you that way,

you're unexpectedly good looking, being a boy playing shogi.

Please stop. It's embarrassing.

Don't be embarrassed. You're splendid.

Okay! Eat this New Year's feast as I made them delicious.

It looks delicious as a modern style cooking.

I made them representing good omens.

The Frankfurt sausages looks like a sea bream, right?

The hamburger steak is a turtle.

Oh, it really is.

I made this. So that the roots would still be firm,

it's a Burdock meat roll!

Go on and eat.

Thank you for the food.

What are you doing, Kiriyama!

Now, does he want to eat or be eaten,

I really don't know!

If you really want to win, you must persist!

Wow. What passionate commentaries.

He's angry, isn't he?

But could it have been really a bad move?

Ah, what is this that looks like a cream?

This? I put cream cheese inside the tomatoes,

I tried to make it look like the New Year's red and white competition!

Looks delicious.

Stop showing off, Kiriyama!

Don't focus on attacking, you must defend well too!

Being decisive and careless are totally different!

Calm down, Nikado.

Let me say this as your rival!

Cherish your own shogi more!

Since you can't do that is the reason you make little progress!

Huh? What's with that arrogant attitude?! It's not like I'm being careless!

And what do you mean by little progress?! I don't want to hear that from you!

Ah...

It's the first time I heard Rei talk in a loud voice.

Okay, let's eat, let's eat.

Alright! "Excellent luck"!

I got "slightly good luck". How about you, Kiriyama?

Ah, I got "future good luck".

Hey, hey. Let me see your "game of chance".

Game of chance: "It is important to be persistent. You should overcome your little progress."

What the hell? It's what Nikaido 4-dan said.

Isn't it?

Ah...

Apricot candies!

Grandpa, apricot candies!

Kyoko. Kyoko.

What is it?

This is not good after all.

Since we're linked by fate immediately after the New Year.

At the Lion King's tournament,

you'll be playing against Goto when you win your next match.

Good luck.

You must stop. You must spend time with your family at least today.

Family?

Who do you think is the one who destroyed that family?

Please stop it. What do you think you're doing?

Aren't you married?

People... People who cannot cherish their own family

is trash!

Wait...

Wait. Wait.

Stop it.

Who do you think you are? God?

This is good, this is bad. Do you get to decide all of it?

If I... If I win against this man,

go back home.

Forgive your father.

I'll give you my word.

Even though it's impossible for you to win.

Kiriyama!

There he is! There he is.

What's wrong?

Oh no, your nose is bleeding!

Nose is bleeding?

I see...

This people this time, huh?

Your making another family your victim again, huh?

You're really good at bringing misfortune to people and stepping in

to make families break into pieces!

What happened?

I'm sorry.

I'm going home for today.

Rei.

Goto is an orthodox Static Rook player.

He tightly surrounds thoroughly, and aim for a heavy blow.

What great stamina. Even if the matches are long, there are no openings...

It's the first time I've seen you this aggressive.

Last time, Goto punched me.

What? Really?

That's why I want to hit him by the shogi board.

Then, you must win next time.

Mr Shimada is also at A-Class.

Yes.

If you let your guard down, you won't be able to move further.

Lion King's tournament semi-finalist, Kai Shimada 8-dan.

Rather than playing to win shogi, he's a person who plays refusing to lose shogi.

My games with those kinds of people get really long.

Mutual fortress. Firstly, they advance the pieces as a standard move.

So it means the battle is about to start.

So the rook was eaten, huh?

Before you realized it, he's playing defense.

- He must be disheartened. - Yeah.

This is weird. It's kind of hard to make moves.

At times like this, you firmly enclose the King...

Hm?

Wait a minute. This is weird.

What is this? How did it get this bad?

Geez. So you finally looked this way, huh?

Have you opened your eyes, Kiriyama?

Shall we continue then.

Up until awhile ago, what kind of person did I think this man was?

Provoked and thinking only about Goto,

I've brushed aside an A-Class shogi player as if a minor character.

Idiot.

I am an idiot!

Calm down.

Calm down, Kiriyama.

Take a deep breath first.

That's it.

If you take a deep breath, your view will narrow.

Yes. That's good.

Look far wide and find the best path.

This man saw through all of it.

And the fact that I'd been belittling him.

He must also realized that I got flustered just now.

He saw through them, as he sad in front of me quietly.

I resign.

You know...

Even though you were raring to go up against me...

What happened? Shimada's too strong, isn't he?

Don't underestimate the A-Class.

To think you were so full of your self saying it,

your shogi was all worn out.

You came all this way just to say that?

Did you said something you shouldn't have to father?

What about?

Not only did he halt my card, he started bombarding me with questions.

That's because you don't come home. You reap what you sow.

Huh? What's with that arrogance?!

To think that your shogi is all worn out.

Stop being mean!

Momo?

It seemed like you are in the middle of something.

Shall we go home then?

But...

See you again, Kiriyama.

Momo, let's go home.

Rei, eat this.

You'll feel a lot better. Be sure to eat it.

Wow.

The hell is this?! It's like she's saying she's very homey.

Or like saying a boy living alone must be starving for things like this?

Do not eat it if you're complaining.

You're someone who cannot tell how a person is too.

So you like married women, huh?

Married women?

She was with her two daughters, right?

Ah. Those three are sisters.

What?

Akari, the eldest, is almost the same age as you.

Akari is mature.

What do you mean?

Hey.

What do you think of Dad?

I can never forgive him.

She killed her daughter who was doing everything for her dreams.

Saying as far as there is life outside shogi.

Saying something that heartless.

You were also in pain, weren't you?

In order for you to be able to live in our house,

you were forced to play shogi even though you don't like it.

You haven't told about Goto to stepfather right?

Why do you like someone like him?

I wonder. I'm the one who wants to know...

What are you going to do from now on?

Rei, what should I do?

I'm scared.

See you then.

I stopped saying "See you".

Are you really leaving?

So you're running away from me.

That day...

Even though I left the house with those torn up feelings...

Without anything changing, without being able to change anything...

We are unable to be become siblings or strangers...

Kiriyama!

Kiriyama!

Finally, finally we've come this far!

With only one more win for both of us, we'll be in the finals of the Newcomer tournament.

A legendary curtain will rise.

Legendary?

But before that, I have a formidable opponent.

Junkei Yamazaki , who has been seated as the Newcomer King for 4 years.

If he keeps up, he'll be like an eternal Newcomer King.

You don't know if it's an honor or a disgrace, huh?

Of course it's a disgrace! We're all newcomers after all.

Ah... True.

Okay, let's go!

What? Where?

To practice, practice!

Ah, excuse us.

Thank you for the purchase.

Thanks.

Okay, thanks for waiting.

Sorr for doing this. Thanks.

Toner and moisturizer.

Also, a new hydrating cream just came out.

I think that would be enough.

You want me to come with you?

I'll give you proper thanks next time.

Okay.

- Thank you very... - Kiriyama!

This is incredible.

Shimada 8-dan and Goto 9-dan.

It's the time where the two, who have solemness as their selling point, are intensely changing blows.

Go to the shogi hall.

What? But my number of attendance in school...

The opponent who knocked you down is the best textbook.

I'll do something about it. Just go.

Come on! Just go!

That's it. Run, run, young man!

What happened to Goto's wife?

Well, it seems like she's not going to be better.

I see.

He wants to be a titleholder soon for his wife too.

Shimada too...

Is it possible to transplant a stomach?

He's making such a horrible face.

Oh my, there will be a hole now.

Shimada is the only shogi player from Yamagata that are in B-Class or higher.

He has always been a hopeful star of his hometown.

Is it normal to make faces even during snack time?

It's a slugfest! It's an intense fight between the two!

Mr Shimada attacked, 7-8 Rook.

Is he serious? He'd rather throw his Gold General away?

I haven't seen Mr Shimada like this.

One word please.

Goto 9-dan, what is the cause of conceding?

The one who realized defeat,

arranges their thoughts to say their final words.

But the one who won,

who hadn't misread anything up to the very last instant,

continues to strain themselves.

That's why right after a shogi match,

there are a lot of cases where the winners gets severely exhausted.

Why did you come here?

Mr Shimada.

So it's you, Kiriyama...

Please let me join your study group.

What?

You're weird.

You will get more and more stronger.

Please tell us about your enthusiasm for playing Soya Meijin for the next title match?

I have no enthusiasm left for now.

But I will do my best.

I am Izumida from the Yamagata Journal.

Yamagata? You came all the way from Yamagata?

Yes. Um... the hometown's fan club have their hopes riding on you.

If people expects too much of me, my stomach would hurt again...

It is the dream of all the shogi fans at Yamagata for big bro to get a title.

Dream, huh?

Kiriyama, be sure to remain until the finals of the Newcomer tournament.

I'll be waiting for you.

What? Are you planning on advancing to the finals already?

I will defeat you, my fated rival, and become Newcomer King.

I did everything for that.

I'm serious.

Okay.

So your move?

[ Shimada ]

What do you think, Kiriyama? [ Shimada ]

[ Shimada ]

Would you drop the Bishop at 6-1? Or just simply move the Pawn at 7-4?

Well, at this point in the game, things are not looking very good.

You will just dismiss the condition? If you do that, this won't be a study.

Specifically, what is the reason behind such a bad move?

Reason? This could be a reason or something else but...

It just feels bad.

It feels bad?

Are you just making it abstract to make you look like a genius?

I'm sorry, Kiriyama. Since this is a study group, put it into words.

Having a Silver General at 3-7, it already makes me feel bad.

Having the move of the Pawn at 7-4 is already...

Well, it would only be detrimental.

Detrimental?

It won't be.

A bad feeling, huh?

[ Rei Kiriyama - February 28 - Junkei Yamazaki ]

How could he? [ Rei Kiriyama - February 28 - Junkei Yamazaki ]

[ Rei Kiriyama - February 28 - Junkei Yamazaki ]

Why did he lose?

So how is Nikaido?

He would be hospitalized and be observed for awhile.

Mr Shimada.

You said Nikaido is hospitalized. Did something happened?

His disease is incurable.

It is something that would stick with him for his whole life.

They fully used their available time but he was

in an inferior position. He persisted still and had turned things around.

Then his opponent caused a draw by repetition of moves.

There are 138 moves in their one-minute shogi...

I went through Nikaido's game records countless times.

While there was doubt, hesitation, faltering...

Still, he believed in what he'd done thus far...

Heading towards the aspiration point, he pushes forward like a fireball.

It was just like an adventure novel.

Please come in. This is the entrance.

Good morning.

Mr Kiriyama. Come in, I'll be guiding you.

[ Newcomers Tournament Finals ]

Mr Kiriyama is passing by.

Please start the match with the first move from Yamazaki 5-dan.

Let's have a good game.

So Yamazaki is making a straight line for a Ranging Rook Bear in the Hole.

He rigidly strengthens for a long-term battle.

It is likely that Kiriyama will use of attacking shogi.

Here.

Welcome. Thank you for coming all this way.

He's here.

How are you?

Are you alright? Don't force yourself.

I am indebted

to Kiriyama.

What?

I spent a lot of time in the hospital ever since I was little.

All I had to support my heart was to get stronger on shogi.

But...

But the stronger I got,

the more weaker opponents

would lose their nerve and resign, and I'd think they were cowards.

It was at that time,

he got my brains knocked out.

There is someone stronger than me.

There is someone who works harder than me.

I thought that I'm not alone.

I see.

Somehow, I get it.

I realized it when I studied the game records.

Right from the start, this man

knew that Nikaido has bad physical condition.

And he took it as an advantage. He turned it into a strategy for a long-term battle.

There is no reason to hold a grudge.

We are beasts.

Standing at the top of lives that fell.

Aren't you also the same?

You probably also fell.

Even by your own father.

That idiot! He's being reckless!

Calm down, Kiriyama. Calm down.

Hey, it seems like it's a close fight.

What?

My. Aren't you watching Kiriyama's match?

Look.

Let me see.

How is it?

Hey, how is it?

This is bad. The battle formation collapsed.

What should I do? Should I arrange and prepare?

No...

I'll show you how I fight.

Hm?

Quit trying to act cool, Kiriyama!

If you really want to win, be persistent!

Don't just attack but defend properly!

More.

Cherish

your own shogi more!

Calm down, Kiriyama.

Look far wide and find the best path.

That's it. That's good.

Yamazaki has now started attacking. I wonder how far the 5-6 move would last.

Don't get too excited.

I see.

You were also desperate.

You were worn out and felt hopeless.

Losing sight of yourself...

Tried to get back alive...

Tried to jump from the place where you fell.

I resign.

Yes!

He won?

Yes.

- Hooray! - Alright! He won!

Hanaoka, he's going to play an even better shogi with me.

I am counting on it.

To feel overwhelmed by the days, just playing and playing.

Playing and continue playing.

Yes?

Hello, Rei?

Congratulations on being the Newcomer King.

Mom and Ayumu was wondering about your Newcomer tournament too.

I see.

Kyoko.

Thank you.

And then, right now...

I am here.

Rei.

Stepfather.

Congratulations. It was a splendid shogi.

Last month, after winning some matches, I escaped being demoted marginally.

Looks like I'll be in B2 class next term.

I look forward in playing with you again.

Me too.

I heard that you joined Shimada 8-dan's study group.

Yes.

Do your best. It would be alright whatever you do.

I'm sure that your board commentaries tomorrow will also be a good experience.

But the opponent is that Soya.

I don't know how far the current Shimada would pass.

Toji Soya.

He became the youngest Meijin when he was 21 years old.

He is the first in history to conquer all seven great titles.

He has reigned the throne of the shogi world continuously for 10 years.

I resign.

He is our country's

child of God.

Good morning.

Regarding this match of Soya Meijin and Shimada 8-dan,

what do you think of the current state of the board?

Ah yes. Um... Let's see.

With Soya Meijin's attacking first, it feels like

Shimada 8-dan is counterattacking well.

His stomach will take its toll at this kind of nerve wracking match.

Well, Shimada looks like he's in pain too.

It's like a black swamp pulsating in the pit of my stomach.

It makes me feel I'm alive.

Pawn Promotion at 5-7?!

Is Mr Shimada going there?

No no... But his own King is still in an unstable position.

If the attacks worn out, it would be endgame in no time.

If he keeps on attacking like this...

Shimada is from Yamagata.

Today, there is a great number of people who are cheering over there too.

Please support him.

Kind kind of person is Mr Soya?

What kind of person?

He might not be human.

Even though he continues staying at the top, he never slacks off.

He also never becomes overconfident.

That's why the gap between us never shrinks, no matter how far I go.

But...

Even if the gap would never shrink,

that doesn't mean there's no reason for me to work hard.

Just because it's clear I can't overtake him.

Reach it...

Then there's no choice but to take it.

He won't reach it.

This is it.

He foiled it? What? He foiled it.

With only the Rook and the Pawn, huh?

And also, it's now Mr Soya's turn.

In here, he could ran away or be eaten.

When he's going to eat it,

the Silver General will be promoted.

I think you can only attack the Silver General here.

Ah... it's snow...

No matter how much I struggle, it keeps piling up relentlessly.

A darkness so bright it's dazzling.

A white darkness...

The match is over.

Please wait!

It's not over yet.

I don't think this board is dead yet.

The opening has been stripped away, and the King is in an unstable position.

And on top of that, his opponent is Soya. There's no way for him to turn this around.

Mr Shimada's pieces are still alive.

Wake up!

The match is over. It's Soya's win.

I'm sorry.

Hey, Kiriyama!

He can make it. He can make it.

Mr Shimada can still make it.

I suppose you didn't notice...

Doesn't that turn things around?

If the King takes and moves to the square, the Bishop will be eaten...

So if the King escapes, the Gold General will be eaten.

It really is a brilliant move.

In the instance of death, a gap was seen...

A path to survival like a flash of light...

In just that one move...

The world looks utterly different.

It would have been beautiful...

In that utterly exhausted profile...

I saw the great distance Mr Shimada had walked.

No matter how many times he fell down...

He would pick up the broken pieces of himself...

The world where he keeps standing up again and keeps moving forward.

Wandering endlessly.

That's right. The answer is...

By no means, I cannot question someone's profile.

Only oneself can be asked that question within the storm.

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Hm? Who might you be?

[ Fate starts to move ]

- I am their father. - What? [ Fate starts to move ]

- I am their father. - What?

He made children with someone else's woman and left.

He invited us to live with him.

[ Each one's thoughts ]

Have you noticed Soya's secret?

Let's go.

I won't regret it.

I am with you.

Kiriyama... What's wrong, Kiriyama?!

Stop it already.

I'm considering marrying Hinata.

I'm talking about our family.

Shogi took everything away.

[ The end of the fight and love is - ] Shogi took everything away.

Shogi took everything away.

Momo is kidnapped.

[ Sangatsu no Lion (Kohen) March's Lion (Concluding Part) March Goes out Like a Lamb ] (soon from SkewedS Translations too (hopefully))

[ Concluding Part - April 22 ]