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You're Seigo Todou, right?

Yes?

So, could I ask some questions about Asuka Kunimi?

Do you recognize the person in this picture?

This is Asuka Kunimi. Am I correct?

She's your disciple and the daughter who Shoichi Yuuki had abandoned.

No...

I'm not sure what you mean.

But you were there too.

Asuka Kunimi resented Shoichi Yuuki.

She was there to take revenge.

Is that correct, Mr. Todou?

You were expelled from the world of shogi for assaulting Shoichi.

I'm curious how you were involved with her.

Would you mind sharing?

You're wrong.

This is my revenge.

She's just a piece I'm playing.

If Asuka Kunimi becomes a kishi, it would cause chaos.

The first female kishi turned out to be an attempted murderer?

ATTEMPTED MURDER?

Is everything written in this article true?

SCOOP! SECRET CHILD

Asuka Kunimi is...

indeed my daughter.

- So it was true. - A secret child.

However, she is not a secret child. Nothing illegitimate.

She's legally registered as part of the Kunimi family.

Why have you kept this hidden until now?

Well...

It was my decision.

This is your family's scandal.

Keep it out of the association.

It's the biggest scandal ever in the history of shogi.

It's blowing up.

REAL-LIFE REVENGE DRAMA?

A DROPOUT GOING ROGUE

THE TERRORIST OF THE SHOGI WORLD

Apparently you're a terrorist.

I came up with this on the spot. Not a bad plot, huh?

How can you joke around like that?

If we let them believe that

I was the mastermind and you were just manipulated,

they probably won't cancel your admission test.

From now on, you and I are complete strangers.

Listen, this is your chance.

You may become the first female kishi. All eyes are already on you.

What if you totally dominate the test?

You'll make headlines.

The more attention you draw,

the shogi world won't be able to ignore you.

Win all the games.

That's the fastest way to get to Shoichi Yuuki.

I know.

You don't have to tell me.

KISHI ADMISSION TEST, BEST OF FIVE FIRST GAME

In the shogi association's hundred-year history,

we have yet to see the birth of a female kishi.

Will history be made today?

Asuka Kunimi challenges the kishi admission test, best of five.

If she wins three games, she'll be the very first female kishi.

ROOK

How's Asuka doing?

Keep steady.

Take it slow at first.

Sorry, we're not open yet--

- Hello! Whoa. He's really here. - Coming in!

- What? - I see.

Got us a terrorist!

Shall we detain him?

- Who are you? - Nice.

Hey, who the heck are you?

You're a bad guy, right?

You're gonna get taken down and exposed. This will go viral!

We've got a bounty on your head that's all ours!

- Hey, where are you going? - Whoa, hey!

Whoa!

- Hey! - Stop it!

What the heck--

- He's dangerous! - Watch out!

Get over here!

- Get down! - Get off me!

Seigo!

- Hey! - Are you kidding?

Seigo!

Stop it!

- Stop filming! - Come on!

I resign.

Great game, Ms. Kunimi.

That was amazing. By the way...

What advice did you get from your teacher, Todou 7-dan?

I don't have a mentor with such a name.

Oh, but...

Good game.

Great game.

What happened?

Ms. Reiko? Ms. Reiko!

Ms. Reiko!

Ms. Reiko!

Ms. Reiko!

Asuka.

Are you okay?

All this...

What happened here?

Seigo was attacked.

What?

Some idiots stormed in, fired up by the article and the online hype.

No...

Is Mr. Todou all right? What about the police?

He's fine.

We didn't call the police.

Why not?

He said that if this blows up, they might cancel your test.

But they did all this--

We're fine. No one got hurt either.

Well...

I'll have to close up for a while though.

Seigo won't be back for some time either.

It's not safe for him.

Where is he now?

I can't tell you.

He said, "Forget about me. Just focus on the test."

He doesn't want to be seen with you.

He's scared he might cause more trouble and ruin everything for you.

What an idiot.

THE ADMISSION TEST IS STILL HAPPENING?

A TERRORIST WHO'S A KISHI? WHAT A JOKE!

Social media is still blowing up.

Shouldn't we cancel the admission test?

That would only add fuel to the fire.

What if an insider leaked the information?

Who would do that in the first place?

I'm impressed they made up a whole story from screenshots of the CCTV footage.

Why did you leak it?

Because it's more fun that way.

A nice change, isn't it?

To shake things up a bit in this quiet shogi world.

And Asuka Kunimi, she's finished.

The birth of the first female kishi isn't going to happen.

End of story.

You can thank me.

This isn't the end of the story.

You put our positions at stake.

You knew it would, didn't you?

So why did you do that?

Why do you think I did it?

Dad, why do you think I did it?

You never get it, huh?

How your own kid feels.

Tatsuya. Wait.

Tatsuya!

KISHI ADMISSION TEST, BEST OF FIVE SECOND GAME

EIJI NOMURA VS. ASUKA KUNIMI

WILL WE HAVE THE FIRST FEMALE KISHI?

I resign.

Yes.

Yes!

It looked like you had a tough time.

What was on your mind?

Were you affected by the earlier news about Todou 7-dan?

My opponent was strong.

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

KISHI ADMISSION TEST, BEST OF FIVE THIRD GAME

I resign.

Kunimi amateur, lost two in a row.

Another loss, and she'll be disqualified.

Physically, women do face different issues than men.

Right.

I suppose this is the harsh reality.

- Tough game, Ms. Kunimi. - Could I have a word?

You're cornered. How do you feel?

We heard that Todou 7-dan went missing.

Have you spoken with him?

Why don't you say something?

Please, just one word.

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Welcome home.

I'm sorry.

- Asuka-- - Good night.

When I play shogi, everyone ends up miserable.

Hey, cut that crap.

Your reason to live is right before you.

Play shogi.

Asuka Kunimi.

Forget what your mom wanted. It's your life.

She is my...

What are you?

Try making me any more miserable.

Asuka.

Asuka.

You once said, "When I play shogi, everyone ends up miserable."

I don't think that's true.

I'm sure Seigo would agree with me.

I need to clean up soon.

Can you bring him back?

He won't listen to me.

Whatever's eating at you, throw it at him.

Good night.

SAWADA MANUFACTURING

What are you doing here?

The tabloids might spot you here

and make another scandal.

Here.

Thank you.

Hey, you look a little different.

What?

What happened to your face since I last saw you?

Plastic surgery?

No!

Right, you're busy losing games.

No time, huh?

Apparently, people call me a terrorist now.

Social media is a total hellscape.

You'll also be targeted if you're seen with me.

So drink your tea and go.

Mr. Todou, you once told me...

What?

"Try making me any more miserable."

Try making me any more miserable.

How about now?

Are you miserable?

The whole country hates you.

They call you evil.

They attack you and harm you.

Are you miserable?

Yes, I am miserable.

It sucks. It's your fault.

Not just me. Reiko too.

They destroyed her place.

I know! It's awful.

Total hell.

But...

It will get better.

Ms. Reiko's store and your injury.

It will be fixed.

I will fix it.

What are you--

I will play shogi and fix you both.

So...

come fight with me.

Stop hiding.

Stop running.

You are my teacher.

Come with me all the way to the end of this hell!

If you two are not miserable, I'll be fine too.

What are you talking about?

You're insane!

Can you do this?

I can.

You get depressed.

You get pumped up.

All on your own. Selfish brat.

The next opponent is a rookie who just ranked 4-dan.

We'll take him down.

How's your injury?

Fully healed.

Ouch, it hurts!

Oh, it's not healed after all.

It has.

Let's go.

Welcome home.

I'm home.

Okay, you two.

- Let's start cleaning. - Okay.

Seigo, put these back up.

- These? - Yes.

- You can do it! - Okay.

Heave-ho!

Give it your all!

My left arm still hurts.

Didn't you say you've healed?

Has he?

I have!

Great! Go on then.

Ouch, it really hurts!

You like it?

KISHI ADMISSION TEST, BEST OF FIVE FOURTH GAME

It is now the scheduled time.

Please begin.

Let's have a good game.

The fourth game of the kishi admission test has begun.

I resign.

What an impressive game!

Tsuyuki 4-dan was completely at a loss.

Asuka Kunimi, amateur, dominates.

She's completely different from the last game.

- Her reading of the board was exceptional. - Yes.

Wow, amazing!

She did it! Asuka!

- UGH, SHE WON. - A CRIMINAL BECOMING A KISHI?

- SHE DOESN'T DESERVE TO BE A PRO. - SHE'S NOT A CRIMINAL!

- FIRST FEMALE KISHI IS BORN! - STOP HER!

BOO-HOO. IT'S OVER FOR THE SHOGI WORLD.

TAKE AWAY HER RIGHT TO CHALLENGE BEFORE SHE REALLY KILLS SOMEONE.

DON'T TAINT THE HISTORY OF SHOGI.

We sincerely apologize for the public disturbance caused.

Many have reached out to question us about Asuka Kunimi's kishi admission test,

and whether she should be eligible.

Today, Chairman Shoichi Yuuki

will address this matter.

Yes.

As reported,

Asuka Kunimi is...

my daughter.

Some media mentioned there was an attempted murder.

That part is completely false.

Are you covering for your daughter?

Also...

the person who leaked this information...

is my son...

Tatsuya Yuuki.

What does that mean?

I sincerely apologize for all the trouble my children have caused.

I promise...

I will take full responsibility

and end this scandal.

For Tatsuya...

he will be suspended from playing shogi indefinitely.

As for Asuka Kunimi...

we will continue her kishi admission test.

However, I will be personally serving...

as the examiner for the final match.

Furthermore...

after that game...

I will...

retire from shogi.

KISHI ADMISSION TEST EMERGENCY CONFERENCE

Are you serious?

This is getting insane.

Does this mean he'll be her next opponent?

Couldn't ask for a better setup. Right?

I will give my all...

to defeat Asuka Kunimi.

KEIKO AND ASUKA.

I LEFT THE TWO OF THEM, MY MOST BELOVED FAMILY.

These are the pages I removed from the manuscript.

My daughter, at seven, already had a gift.

I was jealous and scared.

I was so pissed!

Mr. Todou.

This is a family feud.

The whole nation is on Shoichi Yuuki's side.

I don't care.

I'll be by your side all the way to the end of hell.

Let's beat up your dad.

Well,

let's begin.

Subtitle translation by: Kana S.