Ep. 8: Chapters 15 to 17 cover shogi lessons, a cat-themed book, and Nikaidou's TV commentary
Aired on December 3, 2016
Rei and Nikaidou instruct Hinata and Momo in the game of shogi. Momo and her sister enjoy a homemade picture book featuring cats, which helps them learn the basics with enjoyment. Meanwhile, Nikaidou interrupts Rei’s private time and delivers passionate shogi commentary on television. Through these actions, he openly expresses his friendship for Rei and his strong enthusiasm for the game. The narrative explores whether this intense passion will influence Rei’s own attitude toward shogi.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Hina prepares a bento for Yuusuke Takahashi while arguing with Akari about the ideal lunch style.
- Ep. 5 · Chapter 9 Agreement and Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest
- Ep. 6 · Rei struggles with stagnation after failing to advance as a middle school shogi player
- 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