Ep. 16: Rei and Souya delayed in Sendai by typhoon, revealing Souya's secret before Tokyo return
Aired on February 3, 2018
After their commemorative match in Morioka, Rei and Souya are stranded in Sendai due to a typhoon. While staying overnight, Rei receives a call from Jinguuji, who reveals the secret behind Souya’s reputation as the genius Shougi Demon. Upon returning to Tokyo, Rei analyzes Souya’s past game records while reflecting on their recent match. Concurrently, Nikaidou leaves the hospital to make a comeback in the first qualifying round of the King Tournament.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 17 · Rei and Nikaidou commentate the Kishou Championship final between Yanagihara and Shimada.
- Ep. 18 · Yanagihara fights for the Eternal Kishou title in the final Kishou Championship match against Shimada.
- Ep. 19 · Akari and Hinata serve chilled rice dumplings with syrup at the March Town summer festival
- Ep. 20 · Hinata considers Komahashi High School while enjoying summer activities and nagashi somen with Rei.