Ep. 12: Chapter 68 Black Mist and Chapter 69 Light explore bullying consequences and family meetings
Aired on January 6, 2018
Following a class trip, the homeroom teacher becomes the target of bullying by Takagi and friends, leading to severe anxiety and hospitalization. Kokubu, the head teacher, assumes her duties and initiates parent-teacher-student conferences with Hinata, Takagi, and their families to address the issue. Akari learns of the situation from Hinata and persuades her grandfather to remain at work rather than attend, opting to go with Hinata instead. On the way to school, the two girls unexpectedly encounter Takagi and her mother, setting the stage for the upcoming discussions.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 15 · Rei faces professional Meijin Souya in a high-stakes commemorative match.
- Ep. 16 · Rei and Souya delayed in Sendai by typhoon, revealing Souya's secret before Tokyo return