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We will have a school assembly at 8:30.

All students, please come to the gymnasium by then.

I repeat.

All students, please come to the gymnasium by then.

Since middle school, Kiriyama-kun

has been a professional shogi player.

Day by day, he diligently

invested time in the study of shogi.

It's not because of his recent efforts

that Kiriyama-kun became the Newcomer King.

Like the Pawn, he moved forward step by step

and finally became a Promoted Pawn.

Like the Pawn, we all also should...

Didn't I tell them to stop with that?

All that talking about the Newcomer King.

Kids these days aren't interested in shogi at all.

"Kids these days"? In which era do you think you've been born?

It's stressful to be told, "move forward step by step and become a Promoted Pawn".

Well, perhaps they won't listen to it.

It's not "perhaps". They definitely won't!

Okay, okay. Sit down.

This should be good.

Thanks for coming.

Thanks for your hard work. Why did you ask me here today?

I think this one is good. What do you think?

What is this?

Almost like a movie poster. Cool, isn't it?

No, no. That's not what I mean...

Since it's a shogi match between two geniuses who became pros when they were in junior high,

the sponsors were crowding.

To attract younger shogi fans we used our most popular trump cards.

And we want to catch the attention of the public.

You know that players who become Newcomer King

often become Meijin later, right?

I also got that title. And Toku-chan here did it.

Of course, Soya-kun too.

It's a match between the current Meijin and the future Meijin.

Pretty dramatic, don't you think?

Did Soya-san...

Did Soya-san say anything?

No, nothing.

[ I want to get stronger in shogi to become a pro ] [ My goal is to become a pro shogi player ]

[ I want to be as strong as Soya-meijin ]

When I heard for the first time of a man named Soya Toji,

I thought he lived in another world.

But of course he's living in the same world as us.

I still can't imagine

that I will really sit face to face with him at the board.

Hey, isn't that the shop?

Yeah, it's there! There it is!

- Excuse me. - Yes.

Do you have Fried Crescents?

Sure we have.

Welcome home.

I'm back.

Look, it's sold out!

Wow! As expected of a specialty!

Isn't it!

But I wonder what I should do now.

Grandpa, what are you thinking about? The next new product?

I'm thinking about a new product for summer,

but I can't come up with anything.

Chestnut, sweet potato, salt caramel.

And also some fresh cream!

What about you, Momo? What do you like in a daifuku?

Gum!

What're you saying? Geez.

Wait a minute.

If I listened to all your suggestions,

Crescent Hall would become a cake shop.

The truth is that you hate wagashi, right?

Sorry. We like them. We really love them.

It's no use. Nothing comes to my mind. Don't ask me.

Women are always like this. You only have wishes, right?

I'm taking a bath. Is the bath ready?

Oh no. It's already this late.

I have to prepare dinner.

I'm sure Grandpa would be happy if we invited Kiriyama-kun.

That's a good idea.

Then, Momo, will you help me prepare?

Hello?

Hello.

Rei-kun, good evening.

Good evening.

Grandpa is here tonight.

Wouldn't you like to eat dinner with us?

Is it alright?

Sure it is. Come in please.

Guys! Rei-kun is here!

Isn't it one year already since you first came to this house?

Let's see...

Yeah. It's really been that long.

Thank you for everything.

But still,

you haven't become humpty-dumpty at all.

I'm sorry.

Say, Grandpa,

Mom came up with the Fried Crescents, right?

That's right.

She loved cooking and loved wagashi.

She always created all kinds of sweets and called them trial products.

I see.

Preceding the exhibition fight at the end of the month,

this year's Lion King tournament has started.

The Lion King title holder

is qualified to play against Soya Toji,

so it's a tournament to find his challenger.

Shimada-san is hesitating, isn't he?

He played a move that's not like him.

He's been like that since he lost against Soya-san.

Is Shimada-san in a tight spot?

Looks like he'll lose his first game, doesn't it?

It often happens to people after fighting against Soya.

They get shattered to pieces and must be put together again.

They all have to start anew from the beginning.

Newcomer King Kiriyama.

Did you win your first round?

Somehow. And you, Misumi-san?

Yeah, but only by default.

By default? Who was your opponent?

Koda-san.

But he's your master. Don't tell me you didn't know.

Did anything happen?

Rei-kun.

Come in.

What happened? Are you alright?

Well, it's a bit embarrassing but I just fell down at home.

At home?

Yeah, that's right. Since I hit my head,

I thought I should get a thorough check-up.

But to hospitalize me is an exaggeration.

This is a countermeasure against the Bishop Exchange.

I've analyzed it and planned to use it in the Lion King tournament.

What do you think? Don't you think it's a good position?

You just moved to here, right?

Hey! I asked you to replace the fluorescent lamp yesterday and even the day before that, right?

Do you think since my wife is unconscious it's fine to do it later?

- No, that's not true. - Then replace it now!

Understood.

Geez.

Sorry to keep you waiting. The secret path was under construction.

But I didn't order anything.

What? Wait. Isn't this the Kiriyama residence?

Huh? Ah, yes. I'm Kiriyama...

He will pay you. Sorry for intruding.

Sister...

What's this all of a sudden?

No one will steal it so take your time to eat. It's expensive after all.

That was close. I choked on a sea urchin and thought I would die.

I saw Goto-san in the hospital.

Looks like he visited his wife.

So you went to the hospital.

Are you still together with Goto?

What did Dad say?

He said he'd have a complete check-up.

No.

Did he say why he was hospitalized?

He said he fell down in the house and hit his head.

Hey, tell me,

have you ever seen someone who fell down in their house?

Ayumu and Dad had a big fight, almost like a war.

It was about what Ayumu will do after graduation from high school.

Dad said some harsh things to Ayumu.

Ayumu answered, "I'm sorry that I'm not like Rei",

and gave Dad a hard push.

And then his head went bam.

You are still a sensitive topic in the house.

Hina! Sorry for letting you wait. The bath is ready.

What's wrong? You don't seem well.

No, that's not it. I'm just a bit tired.

What a cute snowman.

What do you think? How about this as a new product for Crescent Temple?

There are two bean jams in them and you can enjoy two kinds of taste.

I'll call it "Good-Luck Doll".

Wow. Amazing. I'd like to try it.

Well then, I'll go take a bath.

Then, turn the heating down to normal since you're the last one.

Alright. Good night.

Good night.

Kiriyama-sama!

I came to pick you up. Please get in.

Please get in.

Please go to the room at the right.

This way please.

Young Master! Kiriyama-sama is here to see you.

A lot has happened, huh?

Are your preparations going well?

Well...

Don't tell me

you've resigned yourself to lose from the beginning.

You think like that, don't you? It's written on your face!

No. That's not true.

Stop persuading yourself at once that it's only an exhibition game!

Aniki (big brother)

told me later...

When you fight against Soya, you learn the truth.

About the weakness of your heart which you've never noticed.

You lose confidence and become seized with fear.

You're mercylessly confronted with your true self.

Listen. Think only of winning!

If you think you're just playing for practice,

Soya-meijin will blow you away in an instant!

And now, the Meijin, Soya Toji

and the Newcomer King, Kiriyama Rei will appear.

Ladies and Gentlemen, please greet them with a big round of applause.

This is the first time that such an exhibition game is staged here in Morioka City.

For Morioka City, it is...

The party on the night before was a big event.

The venue was packed with people

and there were lots of flashlights and lots of speeches.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Many adults waited in a line

in order to appear in front of me.

From all that bowing my head started to spin.

Is this an everyday occurrance to him?

While we were in debate,

Mayor Fujita Hiroaki of Moriaka City has arrived.

Please give us some words.

Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening.

As introduced before, I am the mayor of Morioka City, Fujita Hiroaki.

Well then, are there any other questions?

- Kiriyama-6-dan. - Yes?

You've heard that question before, but what are your current feelings

before the exhibition game tomorrow?

Yes. I feel a lot of tension and anxiety at the moment.

But in the game tomorrow

I will concentrate on playing

so that it won't be over too quickly. Yes.

Soya-meijin.

What kind of game do you expect tomorrow?

Since it's my first game with Kiriyama-6-dan,

I don't know what will happen but I'm looking forward to it.

You've been continuously playing in title matches,

how is your physical condition?

Yes. Thank you very much.

Well then, if you please excuse me.

Meijin, just one more question...

- Are you alright? - I'm very sorry!

Tomorrow, I will do my best

to play a good game with Kiriyama-6-dan.

Soya-kun, you must change your clothes.

Please excuse us.

We're really sorry for this.

I'm trembling?

Wait a moment. What is this?

What's wrong?

I resign.

I resign.

I resign.

I'm scared.

I'm...

scared to fight against that man.

Hello?

The night-before party should be over by now, right?

How are you feeling?

Yes. I'm alright.

You don't sound as if you were alright, though.

I can tell by your voice.

Even though it might be a nuisance on the night before the game,

there is one thing I want to tell you.

Rei.

Listen well.

The one who will sit in front of you tomorrow is just a human.

Listen.

You are not going to fight a demon you created yourself.

Yes.

Thank you very much, Father.

And,

enjoy it.

Yes.

Then, good night.

Good night.

Such a good father.

Soya-meijin in a kimono, huh?

It's rare to see him wearing it in a match like this.

This way he's even more intimidating.

This way please.

Make some coffee for them.

Well then, it's time to begin.

Newcomer King Kiriyama, please make the first move.

Let's have a good game.

I know the difference in strength.

But it's just like Nikaido said.

If I forget to play for a win, I'll be blown away in an instant.

Soya moves his Silver General to 2-8.

It's like he's questioning him.

"Hello? Who are you?"

Well then, Kiriyama, how will you respond?

I am... Kiriyama Rei.

Class B-2, 6-dan, 18 years old.

I learned shogi from my father.

But when I was in 3rd grade of elementary school,

my family suddenly passed away in a traffic accident.

That man was my father's friend.

Do you

like shogi?

Yes.

This man, who was a professional shogi player,

became my new father.

And like the children who lived in the same house

I also aimed to become a professional shogi player.

There was no other way for me to live.

Kiriyama-6-dan is playing well, don't you think?

He found a good answer to Soya-meijin's opening.

Pawn 7-4...

Pawn 7-4...

No... What the hell am I doing?!

Why didn't I realize that there is Pawn 8-6?

If he plays Pawn 8-6, I have no good continuation.

Just like I thought, he's seen it all.

Well then, what can I do?

This will be difficult.

Soya mercilessly punished

that reckless Pawn 7-4 move.

It's like provoking the shogi demon.

It's decided, isn't it?

Soya-kun has played another troubling move.

After that, I was like in a trance.

In my mind, with every clack of the pieces

a bright light seemed to flash up.

In my head

something was rhythmically pulsating.

It was almost as if water that sparkled like dazzling silver

was flowing into every corner.

I resign.

So you finally came. Come in.

Your mind is still blank, isn't it?

Yes.

The clicking sound of the game is still in my head.

It was an amazing experience, wasn't it?

When I moved the Pawn to 7-4

and my fingers let go of the piece,

in that very moment

the tip of my finger

felt like it was falling off.

When my hand let go of the piece,

I realized that I had no chance anymore.

Even though I knew that I had lost,

I didn't want it to end.

I wondered

if I kept playing the best moves,

how far would this game of shogi go?

Speaking of that, have you noticed it? Soya's secret.

I guess since about 10 years his hearing

changes between "being able to hear" and "not being able to hear".

They say it's probably stress.

Soya-san, just one more question...

Are you alright?

Thank you very much.

Tomorrow, I will do my best

to play a good game with Kiriyama-6-dan.

Soya-kun.

Most people don't know.

I think the only people who know are his close surroundings

and his opponents in the title matches.

Good afternoon. It's Kiriyama.

Rei-chan!

Welcome back.

You're looking good.

These are souvenirs from Morioka.

It wasn't necessary, but we'll accept it.

Thank you very much. Okay, come in, come in.

Sorry for intruding.

Looks delicious.

Rei-chan, look at this!

Please give me a break. Not this.

You don't like it?

To appear this big in a newspaper...

- It will make everyone envious. - No, no, no...

Rei-chan, you're amazing!

No, no. I'm not amazing at all.

Hina isn't back home yet,

but we can start eating before she arrives.

Wait.

Patience is poison to the body, so which one should we eat?

This!

Looks delicious.

There's more in here.

That for your, right?

Has Hina-chan come?

Good timing for this girl to appear!

Huh? What's wrong?

What happened?

Hina?

According to what Hina-chan told us,

it seems the bullying started at the beginning of 3rd year of middle school.

Sorry.

A girl named Chiho-chan,

for reasons that are not completely clear,

became the target of a group of girls.

She was teased and forced to do homeworks for them.

Say, you're good at sewing, right?

Yeah...

Just like I thought.

You look gloomy and are always alone anyway, aren't you?

Then finish this. You like to sew, right?

Sakurai-san.

Everyone feared that group of girls.

Mine too. Make it cute.

Even the homeroom teacher.

Hina-chan couldn't ignore it and advocated for her.

In any case, it's wrong to badmouth other people.

Let's not speak about things that would make everyone uneasy.

But... Sensei!

Try jumping from here. Come on, climb up.

Come on, do it!

Climb up! Climb up! Climb up! Climb up!

Chiho!

Let's go.

Huh? What's with her?

Chiho-chan. Let's go home together.

Hina-chan, I'm sorry.

But soon afterwards Chiho-chan changed schools.

And then, Hina-chan became the target of their bullying.

You're filthy. Don't touch it.

Thank goodness I don't have germs.

I'm sorry! Are you alright?

It's a way people pass through.

If you don't feel good, you should go to the school infirmary. It's really bothersome.

Momo, I'm sorry. I'm alright.

- I'm gonna run outside a bit. - Hina! It's late already!

I'll go.

Why did it come to this?

Up till the second year

we used to have so much fun everyday at school.

Even though Chiho-chan didn't do anything to them,

why did they all...

They said it's dangerous to protect her.

They said if I protected her I would become a target too.

It turned out just the way everyone said.

I was afraid the whole time that I would be alone.

But...

But I don't regret it! I can't!

Because...

Because what I did was definitely not wrong!

Hey! Shogi robot!

Why are you reading here all alone!

It's mysterious.

After so much time has passed,

suddenly like a storm help comes from a completely unexpected direction.

Hina-chan.

Thank you.

I'm deep in your debt.

I promise. I'll stay on your side.

Even if it takes my whole life, I'll pay you back.

Rei-kun...

I heard the whole story from Akari.

Well done, Hina.

Grandpa...

How nasty bullying can get nowadays

even I know from newspapers and TV well enough.

That was incredibly brave!

Most adults wouldn't dare to do it.

I'm proud to call you my granddaughter!

You didn't do anything wrong!

Chin up!

Chin up!

Hina.

Let's eat dinner now.

- Okay? - Yes.

I'll prepare it quickly.

Thank you.

Thank you.

On that night's dinner all of Hina-chan's favorite dishes were served.

Hina-chan's strength

probably came from this dinner table.

- Isn't it too salty? - No, not at all.

I wonder how.

Kiriyama, what the hell?

Couldn't you produce a slump with three consecutive defeats like your seniors?

We...

in the Lion King's tournament

failed again.

Let's celebrate Kiriyama escaping the slump and Misumi's and Matsumoto's Lion King tournament elimination.

With the theme, "Why are these men fighting?",

let's go for a drink.

Let's do that, let's really do that. Thanks for treating us!

- Let's go. - I'm sorry, I...

have to save money for a special reason.

I don't want to spend it on pointless things.

Pointless?

Drinking together with your seniors is pointless?

Yes.

Sorry about this. You really helped me.

They had all these deals to commemorate their recent renovation.

Onions and potatoes for 1800 yen a box.

I just had to buy them.

What is Hina-chan doing today?

She went to the amusement park in Asakusa with Momo and Grandpa.

I hope it will distract her at least a bit.

Then, please peel off the outer layers of the onions.

Can you do that?

I'll try.

Thanks.

I've made a mistake, didn't I?

Grandpa told Hina

that she did well,

but I hesitated.

Grandpa told me later

that I should have praised Hina for doing it.

When our father left us and our mother died,

I took the place of the mother of Hina and Momo.

I was only 19 and there was so much I didn't know,

but Mom counted on me.

That's why I tried as good as I could.

"Make sure you take care of your surroundings."

"Be kind to others."

I taught them such wonderful principles.

But when it counts...

Who cares about righteousness. I wish she had ran away.

Even though Hina fought desperately for her friend,

I...

That's not true.

You don't want your family to suffer hardships.

When I was little,

I've always been bullied too.

No one lent me a helping hand

because they didn't want something so horrible

to happen to themselves.

But even though on that day

Hina-chan said she was scared,

she said clearly that she didn't regret it and that she wasn't wrong.

At that moment,

I felt as if

I had received help myself.

I feel like

I'm indebted to Hina-chan.

And since

you're the one

who raised Hina-chan like this,

I'm also indebted to you.

I'm sorry for saying unnecessary things.

Kiriyama-kun,

thank you.

Seems only famous pros made it into the quarterfinals.

Kiriyama, what are you doing?

If Hina-chan changed schools on short notice,

or took a leave of absence and asked for a tutor,

or asked a lawyer for advice, it would cost quite some money, right?

Pardon?

I will make it alright whatever it takes

so I'm calculating my game fees and prize money.

Just talking of helping her would be irresponsible after all.

Kiriyama...

Wait. Are you seriously saying that?

Is there anything strange about it?

In the first place, would these people accept money from a stranger?

But...

Then, what should I do?

You're a professional educator, so please tell me!

There is no method that works 100%.

So what would you do in my place?

You should ask the person concerned herself

what kind of solution she wants.

They say, "The Knight that jumps too far falls prey to a Pawn".

It's better not to jump too far.

It's only a piece but it would be sad.

But you don't have a Pawn.

Well, that's true.

Hina-chan.

What do you want to do regarding school?

Is there anything I can do?

If going to school is painful...

It's not that it's painful.

I am annoyed.

I had not expected that they'd be so mean.

I have no reason to mess up my life for such types.

That's true.

It's better not to get involved with worthless people.

[ You're annoying ]

It must be great to be famous.

Being bullied is proof that you're famous, isn't it?

You're really famous. I'm so envious.

[ The school's scarecrow No. 1 ] [ Kawamoto Hikage-san ] (Hikage=shadow)

What's the meaning of this, Kawamoto-san?

I don't know. It was already there when I came here.

I wish you'd stop acting the victim when you did it yourself.

Did you think I was gonna hit you?

There's no way I would hit you.

If I did that, I'd just do what you wanted.

What do you mean I did it? Answer me!

Are you saying you saw me doing something that foolish?

Answer me!

Enough of that!

Stop... Stop it.

I can imagine

that it was Takagi-san and her friends' doing.

Please stop this already.

It's getting worse year by year.

I'm fed up!

What's all this? Are you crazy?

You're idiots! All of you!

Doesn't that mean your method of teaching is wrong, Sensei?

The homeroom teacher was hospitalized due to a nervous breakdown

and the guidance counselor

Aoyama-sensei was hospitalized due to poor health.

became the temporary homeroom teacher.

And it seems she won't come back to this school.

The students were interrogated individually

about what happened in class,

and he heard about the situation from each of them.

So the main culprit of this bullying was you, Takagi?

The students also realized that the school started to take serious action in this matter.

Yes.

Sensei...

I've already apologized, haven't I?

Only verbally.

Only verbally? Only verbally, only verbally...

How long are you going to make me repeat it?

Please wait a moment.

One each? That would be 600 yen.

- Welcome! - The azuki flavor is done.

Here's the apricot syrup. Thank you for waiting.

Grandpa, we're running out of rice flour dumplings!

What? That was rather fast.

- I'll go fetch them. - Thank you.

Rei-kun.

Looks like it's over.

I think it's over. Probably.

I was invited to bake cookies with friends in class next time.

That's good to hear.

Hina-chan.

I'm sorry.

In the end, I couldn't do anything.

Nothing?

It made me so happy that you listened to my story.

I made this. I'll give to you.

A dog?

It's a cat.

But it's wearing glasses.

Yeah, I wanted it to look a bit like you.

Isn't it cute?

So the problem is solved.

Could it be

you think you did nothing to help?

And did you tell her that?

Yes.

What did she say?

She said it wasn't true, right?

I could have told you before.

The result is important, but talking about a problem with others is helpful too.

Good night.

Good night.

Kiriyama, you're in the semifinal, right?

If you make it into the final, you'll play against Goto-san.

That guy will surely qualify for the final.

I heard his wife passed away in the middle of his game.

Even though the chairman informed him that her condition was deteriorating,

he continued to play.

So he chose the Lion King tournament over seeing his dying wife.

Well, he has great resolve, hasn't he?

As usual, you don't seem to understand anything at all.

You young people.

During those two hours at the 37th move,

where do you think did he go?

[ Goto Misako Mourning Ceremony ]

Thank you for calling me before the exhibition game.

Didn't I disturb you?

No, you helped me.

Rei-kun, welcome.

Sorry for intruding.

It hasn't changed.

Is Ayumu-kun okay?

It's as usual.

He locks himself up in his room and plays video games.

And Kyoko also doesn't work, not even part-time.

She just hangs around on the streets.

I don't understand the both of them.

[ You lose ]

What's amazing about Soya-meijin is his ability to make his opponents make bad moves.

It's something that can't be learned. It's a talent.

When I will fight a match against Soya-meijin, I will take you along.

Really?

Yeah.

Who are you?

A friend of Hinata's?

Yes.

We have something important to discuss today. Can you come back another time?

Ah, is that so... I bought this, though.

I'm sorry.

What's your name?

Kiriyama.

Kiriyama-kun.

I'm really sorry for today.

[ From: Akari-san ] [ I received a mail from Hina. ] [ It seems our father is in the house. ] [ Please stay with Hina and Momo. ]

What are you doing?

Can't you read between the lines?

What kind of business do you have here today?

Hey, hey. You surprise me.

Are young people like this nowadays?

Maybe you've got the wrong idea.

I am their father.

He said we should live together again.

Hinata.

I'm sorry for giving you such bad memories up till now.

Why did you come so suddenly after all this time?

Do you think your father wasn't worried about you all this time?

Not being able to live with you was very hard.

You say we should live together from now on, but what about your current wife and daughter?

Of course, they'll be living with us. I've already convinced them.

Are you serious?

Yes, I am.

All of us will live happily together in this house.

Well, I understand that you feel uneasy about it.

There might be confusion at first.

But, if you're worried about it,

I don't mind if you move with Akari and Momo to Grandpa's place for a while.

So you can take your time to get used to living together.

Excuse me...

Are you saying

you and your family are moving out of your house?

That's how it sounded.

Why do you suddenly ask them to live together? I mean,

somehow

you seem to be in a hurry.

Listen. Go home now.

A stranger shouldn't butt into something like that.

Akari. Long time no see.

I was just talking about something important.

Grandpa will come soon!

I see.

So it's better if I leave for today, huh?

And I thought

we could talk privately as a family after such a long time.

But I'm glad to see you.

I'll be back.

I'll pick this.

Ah, I'll take this...

Originally he's a kind person.

But he's weak and prone to kneejerk reactions.

He was a lecturer at cram school, but quit after a fight with a student's parent.

Then he helped out at Mikazuki Temple but said it didn't suit him.

After that, he spent less and less time in this house.

He made a child with another woman and left.

I wonder why he wants to live with us again.

Akari-san.

Will you rely on me this time?

I want to help you, at least a little.

Thank you.

I want to talk with my family. Why is Kiriyama-kun here?

You're scary, making a face like that.

I'm not here to start a fight.

I want to say, "Till now, I've not been able to live with you,

but from now on let's all live happily together."

I'm just here to talk about something happy.

Could it be you suddenly say you want to live with them because you're in trouble?

Pardon?

You lost your job as used car dealer, right?

And the day when you have to leave the company flat is approaching.

Having no place to stay and no money is hard, isn't it?

What shall we do? Do you want me to continue?

Who do you think you are, kid?

How dare you speak like that to an adult!

In my opinion, an adult is someone

who can at least support themself.

I may be a high schooler, but as professional shogi player

I had an income of 7.8 million yen last year.

For the time being, the one who does not meet this requirement is you.

This is a family discussion!

It's got nothing to do with a stranger like you!

I am thinking about marrying Hinata-san.

Therefore I'm no stranger.

Are you two dating?

We are not dating. This is the first time I talk about it.

You're really bad at joking! But still... it's funny.

It's a thing of the future,

but I'm seriously thinking about it.

Hina!

- Sis? - Wha... What?

- Hina? - Hina-san!

- Hina! - Hina-chan?

Hina!

Sis!

What happened?

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

I didn't want to make you worry.

Dealing with Seijiro-san is already a big problem.

And then suddenly talking of marriage.

What the hell was Kiriyama-kun thinking?

It's no good! When I think about Seijiro, everything starts spinning in my head!

That man always tries to manipulate everyone around him.

He only considers how to make himself happy.

Still, he's the father of the three of them.

This should be a win for Kiriyama.

Excuse us.

Once the last game is over, the finalists will be known.

We will then prepare the news coverage, so please wait for a while.

Please also wait, Kiriyama-san.

Okay.

Excuse me.

[ Momo is missing. ] [ Seems our father picked her up at nursery school. ]

Where is Momo-chan?

She hasn't returned yet.

Have you searched the neighbourhood? The park or the supermarket?

We've searched a little for her, but decided to wait until she comes back.

After all, we know who picked her up.

No, waiting for her is too naive. Let's go to the police.

We know who the perpetrator is, so it's faster that way!

Perpetrator?

He is a perpetrator! Momo-chan was kidnapped! He's a kidnapper!

Rei-kun!

Rei-kun!

- Kiriyama-kun? - Kiriyama-san!

Kiriyama-kun!

It's delicious, isn't it?

Oh my, what is it now?

We're back. Long time no see.

What are you doing?

We went to the amusement park on the rooftop of the department store in front of the station.

Akari, Hinata, do you remember? We used to go that place, right?

Momo-chan is the only one who has never been there.

How long are you going to play the father?

Momo asked me to come with her.

Don't use Momo-chan as a pretext please.

What the heck are you planning?

You're really cool, shogi pro.

You have an amazing talent and a lot of perseverance.

Really, Hinata did catch herself a good man.

Isn't it great? Even if it's still a bit early to get married,

you have my full support.

Only because you calculate to get money from me, right?

If you promise to disappear from our sight if I give you money,

I will give it to you. How much do you need?

What?

And should you reappear nevertheless, we will positively

resort to much more unpleasant means.

In that case, we won't meet in a family court

but in a general court.

What is that? A threat?

We would sue you because you left the care for your sick wife and your daughters to Akari-san.

Then you borrowed money from me and ran away.

Somehow it's amazing, isn't it?

Why do you know so much about people?

Could it be your own family is the same?

Unexpectedly, you are the type who lost his happiness due to a stranger.

If you're trying to make me angry, you're wasting your time.

I am different from you. You blame others for your own weakness,

tell lie after lie, make the people around you unhappy,

and live on as if everything was fine. I am not like that!

Even this time, you knew that Akari-san and Hina-chan

couldn't reject a person in trouble and planned to take advantage of that, right?

The truth is, you

neither love nor care for your family, right?

I don't want someone

who is human trash like you to come near this house.

Rei-kun.

Even if he's like that, he's still our father.

Hina-chan.

Momo, it's alright.

Kiriyama-kun...

Can you leave for today?

Kiriyama-kun...

Ah, there you are.

Kiriyama, congratulations! Soon you'll play in the Lion King tournament final.

And your opponent will be Goto-9-dan whom you missed last year.

You have to win no matter what. I'm so fired up.

What's wrong? You don't seem well.

I'm worried about something else.

But I've just come to a conclusion.

Oh, I see. That's good to hear. Here.

I'll quit school.

Because Shogi is all I have.

Getting strong at shogi is all that counts to me.

I don't think that's true.

What do you know, Sensei!

So you calculated until Silver General 1-5.

I knew there was someone here.

I bought melons. Do you want some?

I want to get the Lion King

from Soya.

For that purpose, would you do me a favor?

Sure, as long as it's something I can do.

Leave the key here and go.

What's that supposed to mean?

Don't come back again.

I'm glad that I don't have to think of Misako anymore.

I finally

can concentrate on shogi.

All I have is shogi. I must get strong.

[ Nikaido Harunobu ]

Yes.

Not really.

No, it's nothing.

Are you having fun?

Are you drunk?

Don't you think shogi brought unhappiness to our family?

If you wouldn't play shogi,

perhaps we had a normal life.

My name would not have been Kyoko, right?

Kyoko who can only move straight forward like the Lance. (Lance = Kyosha)

Go to your room and sleep.

Ayumu would have a different name too, right?

Now I understand. We are cursed by shogi.

Our misfortune is all shogi's fault.

Family, dreams, and even the people we love,

shogi took them all away from us.

Goto also plays Ranging Rook since a long time.

Perhaps it would be good to analyze how to crack that fortress.

What a move is this, Kiriyama!

We're studying strategies against Goto right now!

In any case, let's not waste time.

Focus now, focus! Don't fall asleep!

There are only two days left until the Lion King tournament final.

Let's try to devise a few strategies to defeat Goto.

Yes.

Listen...

It's about father.

The three of us discussed what we should do in the future

and we decided to go out with him on the next day off.

Does that mean you'll be living together?

Don't worry.

We've decided to make a step ahead.

[ Shogi Shrine ]

[ Shogi Assembly Hall ]

Well then, it's time to begin.

Goto-9-dan, please make your first move.

- Let's have a good game. - Let's have a good game.

As expected, Goto-san is playing Double Wing Attack.

You're so noisy. Just be quiet and watch.

Well then. Who of them is fit to fight Soya?

By the way, it's only been three years since Kiriyama became pro, right?

That's not crucial now.

Show us how much you've grown, Kiriyama-kun.

Momo!

I'm sorry for being late.

Now, let's have fun today.

Let's start with Merry-Go-Round, okay?

Merry-Go-Round? That's sounds good. Where could that be?

What a move was this?

Usually, Goto plays so solidly...

Don't tell me Goto-san weakened his position on his own free will.

I wonder how far he calculated this.

This position,

do you remember it?

It's the position when you hit Rei.

Don't mess with me! Don't show me such a face!!

Stop it!

Stop being so conceited! You're just a zero!

Let go of me! Stop being so conceited!

That time,

you had a way to win.

Rei gave a check.

But still,

there was a way for you to win.

Kyoko,

you should have won.

You didn't see it because you didn't believe in yourself.

You had the impression that it's over and you had to relinquish your dream.

Shogi doesn't take anything away from anyone.

Therefore, don't give up until the end.

There surely is a way for you to become happy.

I'll support you.

I took a picture of their home.

Yeah! That was big fun, huh?

Wasn't it?

We are truly very thankful to you.

This day today

will be our last memory of you.

The last?

We cannot live with you. This is the decision the three of us made.

Why? Don't say such a sad thing.

It's because you, Seijiro-san,

chose to be the father of a different family.

Please take the responsibility and live with them.

"Seijiro-san", you call me?

Never come to see us again.

Because there won't be another day

that's so much fun as today.

Even if you say that, I am your father.

Don't say such selfish things please.

Selfish things?

It's not so bad to be selfish.

It means you make an effort to have a better life.

There is something wrong if a child hits her parent, isn't it?

I know that myself.

But if it's to sever your connection with our family,

I would hit you many times.

Make sure to become happy with your new family!

Stay always healthy, okay!

As expected of an A-class player like Goto-san.

I guess Kiriyama has no good response, huh?

What's that? Is Kiriyama going berserk?

Is he okay?

Kiriyama, what's wrong? Oi, Kiriyama!

Kiriyama!

- Oi! - What's wrong?

That's right. There was always the darkness.

I stayed in the dark so that I could live.

The darkness was my lifeline.

I only didn't notice that I've lived in the darkness till now.

You can just move the Rook.

But I'm a Static Rook player.

When I said you should treat me, I thought of a family restaurant.

You have to go to hospital, okay!

Itadakimasu!

See you again!

Don't cry. It's out of place.

That was quite

strongly played.

Thank you for the game.

He has won.

It was a sudden reversal, huh?

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

Yes?

It's Kiriyama.

I...

wanted to protect you all, but I didn't know the right way.

I came to apologize for hurting you.

I'm truly very sorry.

I failed

and was very frightened.

I talked so big that I wanted to help you,

but the one who received help was me.

Thank you for coming.

Now, come in.

- Welcome. - Welcome!

Thank you.

Do you know why you lost?

Because you don't cherish me.

You're not as strong as you think you are.

Eating on the rooftop as always, huh?

Well,

somehow I like this rooftop.

Well, there's a nice breeze here.

It's a small step for a human being,

but a big step for humanity, isn't it?

What is that?

Doesn't matter what it is. Come on, eat.

You're eating properly, right?

The title match will be soon.

Do you remember the moment when I invited you to live in our house?

Yes.

I've thought about that day many times till now.

At that time, I assumed that you lied.

But I don't worry about it anymore.

There's no doubt.

You love shogi.

Otherwise, you wouldn't be playing it for so long.

That's true.

I love it.

Ayumu-kun.

It's been awhile.

I'm sorry that it's so sudden. This time, I'll...

fight against Soya-meijin for the title.

That's why

I want the whole family to come and watch.

I'll leave the ticket here, okay?

Four-leave clovers

for our Good-Luck Dolls.

I guess it's about time for Kiriyama-kun's match.

It would be nice if Rei-chan would win, right?

Don't worry.

Sorry. Please let us pass.

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