Ep. 9: Hinata insists on her Kyoto trip despite illness while Rei travels to Osaka for a shogi match.
On the eve of her school excursion to Kyoto, Hinata suffers from a stomachache while dining with her family and Rei. Although Akari advises her against forcing herself to attend, Hinata remains determined to go to avoid future regrets. Her resolve surprises Rei. Meanwhile, Rei departs for Osaka on the same day as Hinata. His destination is the Newcomer Tournament final, where he intends to challenge Junkei Yamazaki, a 5 dan player. The narrative juxtaposes Hinata’s personal struggle with her upcoming trip against Rei’s professional commitment to a significant shogi match. Both characters face distinct challenges as they prepare for their respective journeys, highlighting their individual motivations and the pressures they endure before their important events.
Episodes
- 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.
- 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.