Original subtitles

As for Asuka Kunimi...

we will continue her kishi admission test.

However, I will be personally serving...

as the examiner for the final match.

Shoichi Yuuki's memoir.

These are the pages I removed from the manuscript.

SHOICHI YUUKI

This part was

dedicated to you and your mother.

What?

I will give my all...

to defeat Asuka Kunimi.

We should end this. All of it.

KEIKO AND ASUKA.

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

I went to meet Asuka Kunimi.

I gave her the part of your memoir about the Kunimi family.

For what?

For the Yuuki family.

I see.

That day...

my life as a kishi ended once.

It was the time when I went over a year without a single win.

I was on the verge of retiring.

I resign.

Thank you.

Day by day, my confidence crumbled.

I was afraid of the young talents.

As a kishi,

my career was about to hit rock bottom.

What was I missing?

I couldn't figure it out.

I was alone...

falling deeper and deeper.

Still, I could go home to my beloved family.

My wife and daughter

eased the loneliness I was constantly feeling.

Even though their presence made me happy,

a darker thought crept in and occupied my mind.

"If they were not here, I'd be able to focus on shogi."

"Could it be that I keep losing because of them?"

And then,

that day came.

Oh Dad! Look!

I'm good now. I want to play with you.

ASUKA KUNIMI WINNER OF CHILDREN'S SHOGI TOURNAMENT

Dad, you promised...

Don't touch my shogi set!

That day, my seven-year-old daughter found the move

I was searching for my entire life.

The ultimate move.

It was no coincidence.

I knew for certain then.

Asuka was...

a genius with a gift that far surpassed me.

That realization didn't bring me joy.

Instead, I was shaken to the core.

My daughter, at seven, already had a gift.

I was jealous and scared.

What I saw in the mirror was a monster.

A monster cursed by shogi.

And I knew that if I stayed with my wife and daughter,

I would, without a doubt, make them miserable.

That's when I decided.

DIVORCE APPLICATION

I don't care anymore...

about you,

or Asuka.

You should...

stop playing shogi.

This is right.

With this, I will be strong.

I can finally become stronger.

I had no other choice but to live as a monster.

Keiko and Asuka.

I left the two of them...

my most beloved family.

And then, I met you.

You gave me a new life as Shoichi Yuuki.

But it's all over now.

Once you retire, it's the end for the Yuuki family.

I wonder what Asuka felt while reading this.

She's hated her father for abandoning her.

That has driven her to keep fighting, right?

But now...

Hey.

Isn't there any way for Asuka and Shoichi to make up?

Why should they?

Because...

they're family, right?

Wouldn't they want to get along rather than fight?

Mom.

Are you that scared of losing Dad to Asuka Kunimi?

Think of your age.

Shoichi this, Shoichi that. You're obsessed with him.

Do you ever think of anything else?

Hey.

What about me?

Do you even see me?

Hey.

Do you know why I leaked the footage to the tabloids?

You don't get it, do you?

Because Dad is all you think about.

Why?

Is it because I'm weak?

Because I'm not as good as Dad?

Can't you just look at me?

Say something!

Tatsuya.

Don't speak to your parent like that.

Parent?

Then act like one and don't neglect your kid.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

What's up?

Thinking about dying again?

Don't you have anywhere else to go?

Mr. Todou.

Sorry, but I went ahead and read this.

"Keiko and Asuka."

"My most beloved family."

I don't know what to say.

What did you think when you read this?

What about you?

What did you think?

As someone who

was also cursed by shogi,

I understood how he felt.

Sadly.

I don't have my own family.

But if I did, I might've made the same decision.

Of course, that doesn't change the fact that he abandoned you.

But...

once you know the truth, it hits different.

You and your mother were...

both loved by him.

Unlike me.

So...

there's no need for you to hate him.

There's no point in taking revenge.

We should end this. All of it.

Please...

Don't take Shoichi away from us.

"Keiko and Asuka."

"My most beloved family."

Yeah.

I wonder...

what Mom would've thought if she read this.

MOST BELOVED FAMILY

As for me...

When I read those words...

I was so pissed!

What?!

He ruined everything for me and my mom.

How dare he say those things now?

Shogi monster? Are you kidding me?

He's so full of himself!

A super self-obsessed and selfish bastard, that's what he is!

But--

Mr. Todou.

This is a family feud.

I don't care what other people think.

Even if the whole country sides with him, I will never forgive him.

He put my mom and I in such misery.

So I'll deny him with all I've got.

Thanks to those pages, I've made up my mind.

I won't become a kishi!

I'll crush him, and then quit shogi!

Mom.

I'm going to end it all.

The whole nation is on Shoichi Yuuki's side.

I don't care.

We are villains after all.

That’s fine with me.

Let them all be enemies.

Asuka.

You'll be fine. You're strong.

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

Let's beat up your dad.

Yeah.

KISHI ADMISSION TEST, BEST OF FIVE FINAL GAME

Is she not here yet?

- What's she doing? - Anyone talked to her?

It seems like amateur Asuka Kunimi has not arrived yet.

The media has been all over her.

That must've been quite a huge toll on her mental health.

It's possible she might choose to lose by default.

The whole country's eyes are on this kishi admission test.

What will happen today?

Will she show up?

She will.

Well,

let's begin.

It is now the scheduled time.

The final game of the kishi admission test, best of five.

Please begin the match.

Amateur Asuka Kunimi. Her opening move is rook to 5-8.

KING

Mino Castle.

I see he's not holding back at all.

We need him to win to maintain his honor as the chairman.

Looks like a solid start.

Hit him!

Knight takes on 8-5.

Amateur Kunimi is on the offensive.

Looks like she'll keep pushing here.

Asuka, I'm sorry.

All this time...

I've burdened you.

I don't care anymore about you,

or Asuka.

Stop playing shogi.

Why...

do you want to see him?

Because...

we're family.

My mom is dying.

So...

Please!

Please let me see my Dad!

I need to tell him about her! Please!

Amateur Kunimi promotes a pawn to 9-1.

Closing in on Yuuki 9-dan's throat!

Why?

For a bastard like this...

Pawn to 8-1. Check.

Amateur Kunimi is attacking relentlessly.

You can do it.

He's in a tough spot. She's forcing him to retreat.

An unbelievable turn of events!

Amateur Kunimi's relentless attacks seem to be overwhelming Yuuki 9-dan.

Yuuki 9-dan plays promoted bishop to 5-6.

He takes amateur Kunimi's rook.

With that, he's stopped her attacks.

Yuuki 9-dan has completely turned around the game.

Amateur Kunimi responds with gold to 5-6.

That's exactly what Yuuki 9-dan had anticipated.

Yuuki 9-dan moves silver to 2-8. Check.

Amateur Kunimi flees with king to 4-8. She looks troubled.

Damn.

What's going on?

He really is a monster.

He's strong.

The tables have completely turned.

Looks like Yuuki 9-dan is launching a skillful attack.

Amateur Kunimi is the one under siege now...

Yuuki 9-dan moves promoted knight to 5-8.

Check again.

Kunimi's in a really tough spot now.

Defense looks almost impossible. Is it over for her?

That's it, isn't it?

Impressive.

Remarkable as usual.

That's it? Is she going to lose?

Maybe I was always hoping for this day to come.

What's wrong, Asuka? Is this the end?

What's wrong, Asuka?

Is this the end?

You can fly higher.

Fly.

She's holding on. Amateur Kunimi escapes with her king.

That's right. Don't stop.

Keep going, no matter how unsightly.

She managed here, but she's not out of danger yet.

Lance to 5-7. Amateur Kunimi is getting cornered.

She's in an extremely tight position.

Amateur Kunimi's gold takes and retreats to 5-7.

Yuuki 9-dan moves gold to 4-8.

A crushing check!

I can't watch anymore!

He struck the critical point.

She can't run upward now. It's looking rough.

Don't give up.

You can do it.

Yuuki 9-dan moves bishop to 8-7. Check.

He's cornered her with the rook and bishop. There's no way out.

It's not over yet!

How obstinate.

Bishop to 8-5. Check.

She turned it around!

A sudden reversal.

Yuuki 9-dan was caught off guard.

Yes!

Go!

Go!

Get him!

Go.

Go.

Take him down!

ROOK

Asuka. This is your piece.

It travels freely as it wishes.

ROOK

ROOK

I resign.

He resigns!

Yuuki 9-dan bows his head. After 129 moves--

- She won! - Asuka Kunimi's stunning comeback!

She really did it.

The final game of the kishi admission test ends with amateur Asuka Kunimi's win!

She makes history as the first female kishi.

- She did it! - This is truly an epoch-making moment!

- Amazing! - What an incredible turn of events!

Indeed, a historic match to mark the birth of the first female kishi.

That part aside, she's simply an incredible player.

- She did it! - She'll make history.

We have just witnessed the birth of a phenomenal player!

You've become so strong.

Asuka.

I was right, you're not cut out to be a kishi.

But you're a great teacher.

I can tell by looking at her now.

Yes.

She is a great student.

Take care of Asuka.

I'm sorry.

No...

Thank you for everything.

You did it!

Oh.

Yeah.

That's all? Aren't you excited?

I thought it would feel more cathartic...

But I think I said all I needed to.

I see.

It was a great family feud.

It was fun!

Shall we go home?

Yes.

I take full responsibility...

for all the scandals.

As of today,

I resign as the chairman of the shogi association...

and retire from being a kishi.

Chairman Yuuki.

Thank you for all your hard work over the years as a kishi.

"The end" of a kishi...

Shoichi Yuuki retires and the first female kishi is born.

Times are changing.

Yes.

Our time is over.

What are you saying?

It is the other way around.

Your time begins now.

Ms. Asuka Kunimi.

You've accomplished becoming the first female kishi.

How do you feel after the final game?

Well...

Shogi is really

annoying.

So that's why,

I'm quitting.

- What? - Quitting?!

- Why? You finally made it! - What do you mean?

TWO YEARS LATER

Can I order, please?

Just a moment.

Okay.

Well!

Look here!

Thank you for waiting.

You see, Daddy's working to pay for your milk.

I have a title match coming up. I can't lose!

That is my main job!

Bring in money, and you'll have the right to talk.

- Seriously! - What would you like?

Konrads' spaghetti, please.

- One? - Yes.

- Yes, let me know. - Reiko.

Turn the TV on!

Oh, right!

- One spaghetti? - Yes.

Okay.

Tatsuya.

What?

Want to play?

It's been a while.

It's starting soon.

It's almost time.

I know. She'll be here soon.

Noted.

What's taking so long?

Oh, you'll go there?

Then how about this?

There you are.

And...

Great move.

Got complimented by a kishi!

What are you doing here? Don't you have the Ohryu Title Match?

I'll go after this.

Hey, master.

Your opponent's already waiting!

Shoot. Don't move a piece!

- Hey! - You forgot your bag!

Good luck!

It won't take long!

I'm sorry I'm late!

What were you doing?

Well...

I was playing shogi.

Hurry. Get ready.

Yes!

We will now begin the first game of the Ohryu Title Match.

Shogi is really

annoying.

So that's why, I'm quitting!

- What? - Quitting?!

- Why? You finally made it! - What do you mean?

But...

because it's annoying...

it's super

fun!

Fun?

Right?

Let's have a good game.

ROOK

Subtitle translation by: Kana S.