Ep. 33: Hikaru, Waya, and Isumi form a team to play at a Go salon
Aired on May 29, 2002

Hikaru, Waya, and Isumi create a team to compete at a Go salon where their entrance fee is waived if they tie a series of three games. After successfully playing and winning at another Go salon, the trio visits a sushi bar to celebrate their victories.
Episodes
- Ep. 29 · Hikaru's Defeat and Ogata's Insight Before the Final Match
- Ep. 30 · Ogata faces a difficult sealed move while Sai challenges an arrogant amateur player.
- Ep. 31 · Hikaru faces Tsubaki's intimidating sealed move in the preliminary rounds
- Ep. 32 · Hikaru advances to finals with consecutive wins and favorable draw
- Ep. 33 · Hikaru, Waya, and Isumi form a team to play at a Go salon
- Ep. 34 · Akira plays four simultaneous matches while instructed to lose, demonstrating his cunning abilities.
- Ep. 35 · Hikaru visits a Korean salon and challenges Su-Young Hong to prove Japan's Go strength
- Ep. 36 · Hikaru and Su-Young compete in a match where Hikaru's risky move leads to victory.
- Ep. 37 · The professional exam starts with increased intensity after pairings are decided