Ep. 11: Akari, Hinata, and Momo visit bedridden Rei on New Year’s Eve
Aired on December 24, 2016
On New Year’s Eve, Akari, Hinata, and Momo visit Rei, who has been bedridden with a cold since Christmas. The Kawamoto sisters insist on taking him to the doctor and then back to their home. Through the care of porridge and tender attention, Rei recovers significantly. However, he feels guilty for causing his foster father, Kouda, and the sisters to worry about his health. Despite these feelings, Rei embraces the New Year with the warmth and support of the Kawamoto family, finding comfort in their presence as he heals.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Hinata panics meeting her crush Takahashi while Rei discusses shogi and baseball ambitions.
- Ep. 8 · Chapters 15 to 17 cover shogi lessons, a cat-themed book, and Nikaidou's TV commentary
- Ep. 9 · Rei faces veteran Shouichi Matsunaga in the second and third parts of the Distant Thunder arc.
- Ep. 10 · Rei prepares for his match against Manabu Yasui while reflecting on a past Christmas with the Kouda family.
- Ep. 11 · Akari, Hinata, and Momo visit bedridden Rei on New Year’s Eve
- Ep. 12 · Rei recovers at home and faces Takeshi Tsujii in the Lion King Tournament
- Ep. 13 · Smith prepares for Gotou while Rei faces pressure against Kai Shimada in the Lion King Tournament.
- Ep. 14 · Rei struggles against Shimada's superior skill while receiving subtle guidance from his opponent.
- Ep. 15 · Chapter 30 Moonlight and Chapter 31 Lump of Ego depict the first Gotou versus Shimada match.