Ep. 13: Hikaru confronts Akira's strategic choice to secure the third spot for a match against Sai.
Aired on January 9, 2002
Hikaru discovers that Akira deliberately requested the third position to ensure he could play against Sai. This revelation forces Hikaru to grapple with his internal feelings as he decides whether he or Sai will face Akira in the second round. Simultaneously, Yuki makes a decision to initiate his own rivalry with Kishimoto. The episode focuses on the emotional weight of these strategic moves and the resulting interpersonal dynamics among the players as they prepare for upcoming matches.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · Doubts arise regarding a blindfold Go double match involving Akira in the Kaio Go Club.
- Ep. 10 · Yuki Mitani Solves Haze Go Club Poster Problem for Team Recruitment
- Ep. 11 · Yuki cheats at Go and loses ten thousand yen to Dake before Hikaru challenges him.
- Ep. 12 · Yuki joins the club while Akira seeks a specific tournament position against Hikaru.
- Ep. 13 · Hikaru confronts Akira's strategic choice to secure the third spot for a match against Sai.
- Ep. 14 · Sai faces Akira while Hikaru questions his own progress during the match.
- Ep. 15 · Hikaru discovers online Go to entertain Sai and defeat top amateurs
- Ep. 16 · Internet fame follows Sai after defeating top players like Yoshitaka Waya
- Ep. 17 · Tournament players investigate Sai's identity while Akira recalls past matches with Hikaru.