Ep. 17: Rei and Nikaidou commentate the Kishou Championship final between Yanagihara and Shimada.
Aired on March 3, 2018

Rei and Nikaidou serve as board commentators for the final Kishou Championship match between Yanagihara and Shimada. At the pre-game reception, all reporters and staff present are revealed to be old friends of Yanagihara, who has held the Kishou champion title for years. This environment creates immense pressure for the challenger, Shimada, as if playing an away game. Despite these challenges, Shimada remains more determined than ever to secure his very first title. The narrative focuses on the dynamic between the commentators, the established champion's support network, and the challenger's resolve to overcome the hostile atmosphere in pursuit of victory.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 21 · Hinata studies for exams while facing Takahashi's departure and her own fever before the test day.