Ep. 5: Rei consults teacher Hayashida on bullying and decides to fund a solution himself
Aired on November 11, 2017

Rei seeks advice from his former homeroom teacher, Hayashida, regarding a bullying situation. Hayashida provides various examples and emphasizes that the most crucial step is to listen to the victim's preferred method for resolving the issue. After much deliberation, Rei determines that he must save money from playing matches to independently fund the solution for the bullying. He plans to handle the matter on his own, although his reluctance to simply enter the Kawamoto sisters’ home with a calculator suggests his approach may be somewhat unconventional or awkward.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Rei Kiriyama enjoys club activities and visits the Kawamoto family in June Town
- Ep. 2 · Chapter 48 Chaos and Chapter 49 Kumakura
- Ep. 3 · Nikaidou discusses his Meijin ambitions with Rei while the group plans a new summer treat.
- Ep. 4 · Hinata faces bullying targeting Chiho, her elementary school friend, in their final middle school year.
- Ep. 5 · Rei consults teacher Hayashida on bullying and decides to fund a solution himself
- 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.