Ep. 6: Rei struggles with stagnation after failing to advance as a middle school shogi player

Rei aspired to independence and financial self-sufficiency by becoming a professional shogi player during middle school. Despite his efforts, he failed to advance to the next level in his second year. Having reached his current standing through significant struggle, he now lacks the motivation to progress further. He finds himself at a loss regarding his persistent habit of stopping halfway, unable to identify a clear reason to continue moving forward in his career.

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