Ep. 10: Junkei Yamazaki faces ranking demotion and missing Silver while preparing for the Newcomer tournament semi-final.
Aired on December 16, 2017
Junkei Yamazaki, a professional shougi player with six years of experience, suffers his second ranking demotion. He dedicates significant effort to pigeon racing, yet his beloved bird, Silver, fails to return from a race. The competitive shougi environment allows no room for inactivity, and Nikaidou remains relentless ahead of the Newcomer tournament semi-final. Consequently, Junkei resolves to win with greater determination than before, balancing his professional obligations with personal losses.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Rei visits the Kawamoto home while Hinata discusses school rules and atmosphere with him.
- Ep. 7 · Hinata’s nosebleed and Rei’s awkward kindness during the Newcomer Tournament semi-finals
- Ep. 8 · Rei gains momentum while Nikaidou collapses and Rei seeks answers about his rival's condition.
- Ep. 9 · Hinata insists on her Kyoto trip despite illness while Rei travels to Osaka for a shogi match.
- Ep. 10 · Junkei Yamazaki faces ranking demotion and missing Silver while preparing for the Newcomer tournament semi-final.
- Ep. 11 · Rei faces Meijin Souya after becoming Newcomer King while Shimada challenges Gakuto Sakurai
- Ep. 12 · Chapter 68 Black Mist and Chapter 69 Light explore bullying consequences and family meetings
- Ep. 13 · Kokubu pursues Takagi for genuine apology while Hinata reconciles with classmates and Chiho sends a letter.
- Ep. 14 · Yanagihara Defeats Shimada in Kishou Championship as Jinguuji Promotes Souya Match