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Mynavi Women's Open

The biggest competition for female players: the Mynavi Women's Open.

Both female professionals and amateurs can enter,

and the winner gets the title of Queen.

The current Queen is my sis, Sora Ginko.

Mid-July.

Today is the challenge match for the Mynavi Women's Open.

Mynavi Women's Open

In other words, it's the preliminaries for the preliminary matches.

Summer vacation has started for Ai and Ai.

Those two and Keika-san are participating in this challenge match.

Akira-san and I came to Tokyo to tag along.

For both Ais, this is their first official match.

Do your best, my lady!

Come at me. I'll dance for you.

Here, here, here, here...

Since Ai and Ai are the Ryuo's disciples, they are already the center of attention.

Keika-san is also full of spirit.

If she gets through the challenge match and preliminaries,

and wins one match during the competition,

she can become a female professional regardless of her grades in the training group.

Kaboom!

For Keika-san, it's a chance to make a comeback!

You can do it, Keika-san.

It's my loss...

I see. So it was an easy victory for both of you...

I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I'm the only one that lost...

I apologize for killing the vibe...

K-Keika-san, hang in there!

You could still come back in the rebuttal match!

That's right! If you give up, the match ends there!

Since when did Akira-san support Keika-san?

Akira comes with me to the training group often.

While watching matches, she started supporting her.

You can do it, Keika-san!

You can do it! You can!

But maybe this loss will have a good effect on her.

You just can't give up!

Yes! Never give up!

Now, if Keika-san can loosen up...

An old soldier does not die, but simply disappears...

Well, then, the afternoon is the second match...

Yaichi!

You're...

The Ryuo's Work Is Never Done!

Female Imperial throne, Sainokami Ika, 17 years old.

Game 8: First Tournament

Also known as the Thunder of Judgment.

Fans call her Ika-chan.

I lost...

The stronger the opponent, the stronger Ika becomes.

Many times, she won against professional players and shattered their esteem.

She's truly a genius. Her ability is said to surpass that of my sis, Sora Ginko.

Can you give me an answer, Yaichi?

I've told you many times, I refuse!

Besides that, aren't you also participating in the preliminaries in half a month?

Focus on your matches!

No way. Even if I win through my matches,

my final opponent's going to be Ginko.

I can't get serious when my opponents aren't strong.

She isn't acting tough.

I don't know if even Sis can win against her once she's serious.

Then will you accept if I win against Ginko? Then I'll get serious.

You might have to face my disciples before that.

Disciples?

They're strong. I'm pretty sure they have more talent than you.

Interview Reporter Waiting Room

Well, then, Ryuo, I'll leave the 4th round commentary in your hands.

Um... you don't look too well?

Oh, no, I'm fine.

Don't get distracted. I need to do my job properly.

We'll be broadcasting the matches of Hinatsuru Ai-san and Yashajin Ai-san.

Though they won't be able to see or hear you,

you'll be commenting on their moves while I write them down.

First, let's take a look at Hinatsuru Ai-san's match.

Does Hinatsuru-san like to use Double Wing Attack?

Yes, I've taught her a few other things,

but she seems to like Double Wing Attack the most.

Ai is very precise with this formation.

Commentator Ryuo Kuzuryu proudly states,

"I've developed Ai in various ways. She is very sensitive."

Uh... I didn't say any of that.

The comment section has a character limit, so I need to shorten things

Please continue with your commentary.

Right...

The first player doesn't have any means of attack.

Her opponent seems to be in a good spot.

Ryuo Kuzuryu: "The grade schooler is good."

Hey!

What is it this time?

You're writing things that people will misunderstand on purpose!

Can't you precisely write the truth?

"Precisely write the truth," you say.

Hinatsuru-san has been living together with Ryuo Kuzuryu since spring...

Ah, no. Please don't write that...

It's the truth. Is there something that you're guilty of?

That's not it...

You know, if a rumor about someone as popular as me living with a girl goes around,

wouldn't my female fans be shocked?

Sure.

Retort!

Let's take a look at Yashajin Ai-san's match.

Yashajin-san is also in the same family as Ryuo. Currently, she is in the lead.

Ryuo Kuzuryu, "I lead at night."

I didn't say that!

What kind of girl is Yashajin-san?

Ai is... a very smart girl.

She's very independent and becomes stronger without needing explicit instruction.

As a disciple, she's amazing.

Shit Ryuo, "Grade schoolers are amazing!"

I told you, I didn't say that! And my name! My name!

Shit Ryuo, "Grade schoolers are amazing!"

Ryuo, what do you think of Hinatsuru-san's move right here?

This is the first time I've seen Ai wanting to win like this.

Well, that's probably a given, since it's her first official match, however...

True, she just has to wait for her opponent to admit defeat.

No, there's a checkmate from 7-7 Pawn.

Oh! But can a grade schooler read this checkmate?

Yes. If it's Ai.

Ryuo...

She's too strong...

Yashajin-san!

Any comments on being the youngest to make it to the preliminary round?

Not really.

Who's the first person you told your results to?

My master. He happened to be there.

What kind of person is your master, Yashajin-san?

Surprisingly, both of my disciples won four matches in a row.

They've made it to the preliminary matches.

Um, I'm still not good enough and have a lot to learn...

but I'll win my next match, too!

It's as if both of them suddenly became adults.

Y-Yes. It still feels like a dream...

It was good that I loosened up after I lost my first match.

Keika-san also managed to make it through the rebuttal matches.

Although the road is long,

if I make it through the preliminaries, and win a match after that,

I'll become a female professional, so I'll do my best.

Keika-san, I'm so glad. I'm really glad.

And the Mynavi Women's Open challenge matches came to an end.

The next day, since it's summer vacation,

the members of the JS Training Group also came to Tokyo to join us,

Shogi Tournament

and we decided to go to the Shogi Association in Sendagaya.

I hope we can all make it through Mynavi preliminaries! Hinatsuru Ai

Okay, everyone smile!

Shogi Association

It's Char's first twime at a Shogi Association in Tokyo!

Me, too! Me, too! I've only seen it in photos.

It's my first time, too! It's so grand!

Yaichi-kun, it's almost time.

Yes. I'll leave both Ais in your care.

Are you going somewhere, Sensei?

Yes, I have work.

Everyone, We are doing a niconico live broadcast today. We ask that you please keep it down. Thank you.

Today, from Hotel Neo Awaji,

we will be live broadcasting the third round of the Emperor match.

I'm Rokuroba Tamayo, a female professional player, and I will be the auditor for today.

Commentary will be given by Ryuo, Kuzuryu Yaichi.

Thank you for having me.

Emperor Shinokubo Taishi is currently 23.

Please introduce the opponent.

Last year, he won his first title from the Emperor match.

And the opponent today is...

There's no need to explain. It's the Meijin.

Of the seven titles, he holds six eternal titles.

Currently, he holds the titles King and Ban-o.

Of the five-round Emperor matches, he has already won two.

If he wins today and receives the Emperor title,

he will achieve the record of 99 total title holdings.

The match formation is now Side Pawn Capture,

a formation that Emperor Shinokubo is adept at.

This was unexpected.

This angle is not good...

What do you think of the match so far, Sensei?

Oh, yes! Um...

If it's Meijin, I think he'll go 7-7 Bishop.

Bishop? Not Gold?

Yes. In exchange for giving away a Pawn,

he'll advance his Bishop, break the defensive wall,

It'd be 4-6 Silver, wouldn't it? I vote for Tamayon. We'll see

and solidify his King. I think that's what the Meijin will do.

Would you look at that. Ooooooooh Seriously? Not bad.

You're amazing, Sensei! You guessed it correctly when no one else did!

I'm relieved...

You're amazing.

Isn't the Shit Ryuo awesome? That's the youngest Ryuo in history for you. I guess it takes a genius to understand another genius...

This feels so good!

Please keep up the good work, Sensei.

S-Sure...

Oh, but you don't need to be so stiff. I'll lead you.

Yes. Thank you.

Sure, anytime!

Steak House

It's three o'clock, and snacks have been delivered to the players.

Let us have some as well.

It's pudding! They look delicious.

Okay, Sensei, say, "Ahh."

So jealous... Shit Ryuo, you bastard! I want to eat Tamayon's puddings

Whoa, they're so close.

My parents do this often, too.

So embarrassing...

Poing, poing!

It's so springy!

Poing, poing...

Ryuo's staring hard at them boobs lulz. So obvious lol Well, he's a teenager. Dat stare lololol

Yes, very springy!

Poing, poing...

Don't you just love it?

Poing, poing...

Poing, poing...

Yes, I do!

Hey, everyone...

I... want to go somewhere right now.

The Ryuo's Work Is Never Done!

This is the last bit.

A guest will be joining.

Guest?

Hello, everyone!

What?

Um... who is this girl?

Who's that? She's cute.

Grade-schooler? Something showed up Cute.

I'm Hinatsuru Ai. I'm Kuzuryu-sensei's boarding disciple.

Yus! Ooooooh I signed up for premium. Little girl! Little girl! GJ staff! Wittle girl Marvelous.

Wittle girl. Wittle girl. So cute! So many comments lulz

B-Boarding disciple? That means...

We're living together.

Right...

Th-That's not it! This is...

Did she just say they're living together? Living together with a JS?! So he is a lolicon Reported Call the police!

Mwaster!

Come on, Ryuo That's not good.

Char-chan!

Wh-Who is this, Sensei?

So cute! An angel as arrived What is this miracle? The shogi world is lit!

Char is Mwaster's bwide-tan!

A new one! The blondie is cute. I just signed up for premium.

What?

He pwoposed to me!

No! There's an explanation for this!

Whoa. So this is how Nico's live broadcasts are done.

Is it okay to come in here?

Why did you allow grade schoolers to be guests on a shogi show?!

I heard that she was Kuzuryu-sensei's disciple, so I had her make a surprise guest appearance.

This is too much of a surprise, and you're going to kill my public image!

You brought this upon yourself! Master, you idjit!

Hey! How long do you plan to embarrass yourselves in front of the whole world?

Wh-Who are you?!

This pervert's disciple. Unfortunately.

Another disciple?! New characters? The second wife is here! Does he live with her, too?

Talk about paradise! It's amazing that they're all cute. I just signed up for premium.

What?! Wh-Who are you calling "second wife"?!

I want to be his disciple, too. Ryuo is too amazing lulz. Woo, little girls! Lolicons are awesome!

Be careful of what you say, you bastards!

She read my comment. So nice Love that tsun loli Please step on me.

She's a great tsun loli Push me down, too. Please step on me. Please spit on me. I want to be reborn as a horse so they can ride on my back.

So creepy...

Oh, the Emperor admitted defeat!

Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap

Congratulations, Meijin!

You now have four titles!

Is the next title you're aiming for Ryuo?

We can assume that you'll get the Ryuo title—

Master...

Mwaster, what's wong?

Sad? Tired?

Thanks for your concern, Char-chan.

Char will give you a wittle charm to make you happy!

What?

Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported

At this moment,

the stream broke the record for most viewers for a shogi broadcast,

with over 3 million watching.

Harajuku Station

The next day, I sent Ai and her friends back to Osaka.

Then I visited this place in Harajuku with Sis, who came to Tokyo.

You're on time, Ginko.

It's been a while, Shakando-sensei.

Thank you for letting Ayumu and me use this space for research.

That's nothing. It's what a master should do. Welcome.

Shakando Rina. Also known as the Eternal Queen.

She's held the title of Professional Female Player for nearly 20 years,

and is considered one of the top female professional players.

She's also Kannabe Ayumu's master.

Well, young Ryuo?

What do you think of my castle?

It really is like a castle... Usually, it's a western clothing store?

Yes. A shop of my personal selections.

Since you've come all the way here, you should watch a match between Ginko and I.

S-Sensei, that's...

It's fine. I also want show the young Ryuo what I can do.

Against Sis, who uses Static Rook Anaguma,

Shakando-san uses normal Fourth File Rook.

She is using a very classic strategy.

Normally, Sis, who uses the latest strategies, would easily win. However...

Shakando-san responded to Sis's attack with such beautiful and natural moves.

Without realizing, she has already built a solid defense and a high-attack formation.

In martial arts, this is known as "opposing power."

It uses the opponent's own power to defeat the opponent.

I don't have anything left.

As expected from the Eternal Queen.

To think Sis, who is undefeated in official matches, was completely defeated...

What happened, Ginko?

Your shogi was quite restless today.

Young Ryuo, do you know why Ginko lost?

I believe the deciding move was 4-6 Pawn that was played close to the end.

If this was 4-7 Pawn...

You're wrong.

What?

I did something much simpler to make Ginko lose her calm.

In other words...

Sensei!

Ayumu, I'm coming in.

4-5 Pawn.

6-8 Silver.

9-5 Pawn.

7-3 Bishop, promote.

3-5 Pawn.

6-5 Silver.

4-7 Promoted Pawn.

5-4 Silver.

6-3 Pawn.

6-8 Gold, right.

2-4 Pawn.

Same, Silver.

Same, Pawn.

6-5 Silver, right, same Silver, 3-6 Pawn, 4-5 Knight, same Pawn.

3-4 Pawn.

Same, Silver.

5-5 Bishop!

6-2 Rook!

That was intense...

Indeed.

Ayumu has made it to the Ryuo's challenger match.

My next opponent for the Ryuo match could be Ayumu.

I will kill the god, then I'll come find you on your throne.

Be prepared.

I'll be looking forward to it.

Where's Sis?

She's doing me a favor.

I wonder if she's running errands...

Ginko is strong.

From what I've seen, she's one of the most talented girls I know.

That's why I end up fantasizing.

If Ginko is the first female in history to become a professional player,

my life wouldn't be a waste.

Then, what about Sainokami Ika?

She's a demon.

Demon...

Her talent stems from the ultimate egoism.

If she can become stronger, she'll do anything.

She'll even hurt others and sacrifice things important to her without hesitation.

Therefore, she'll get stronger and stronger.

She'll step on others' hearts and use them as stepping stones.

That's why she's a demon.

For now, I'm keeping her in place, but some day...

Until then, either Ginko or someone else must seal the demon known as Sainokami Ika.

Oh, are you ready, Ginko?

Die...

A woman dressed up for a man. Shouldn't you say a thing or two?

I-I didn't exactly dress up for you, Yaichi.

Sensei told me to wear this...

U-Um... you look good.

Really, you look cute.

I'm going to kwill you...

I shipped your clothes.

You should head back to Osaka today in that outfit.

What?!

Whoa, are you okay?

Yeah...

Yaichi...

Y-Yes?

The first of next month, do you have any plans?

Ah... August 1st is Mynavi's preliminaries, so I need to be with my disciples.

What a sad man you are.

Sis, please be careful.