Ep. 2: Chapter 48 Chaos and Chapter 49 Kumakura

Rei, Nikaidou, and other players watch the Meijin Championship final between Souya and Kumakura at Shougi Hall. Older players mock Shimada, causing Rei and Nikaidou to cringe, but Gotou angrily intervenes upon entering. This act triggers conflicting feelings in Rei regarding Gotou’s problematic relationship with his foster sister, Kyouko. Veteran player Yanagihara characterizes the ongoing match as chaos. The episode explores these interpersonal tensions while the championship game unfolds, leaving the final outcome uncertain as the broadcast continues.

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