Ep. 40: Isumi's Guilt and Ochi's Deduction Lead to a Critical Exam Match
Aired on July 17, 2002
Isumi withdraws from the match out of guilt before Hikaru can question him about a rules violation. Consequently, both players suffer losses stemming from regrets associated with that final encounter. Ochi analyzes the situation and concludes that Isumi committed a fatal error during his game against Hikaru. This deduction sets the stage for an upcoming battle between Isumi and Ochi. The stakes are extremely high, as a loss in this specific match would eliminate Isumi's possibility of passing the professional exam. The narrative focuses on the consequences of Isumi's earlier actions and the pressure he faces in this decisive confrontation.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 38 · Hikaru learns about professional exam struggles while Akira attempts to teach Kosuke Ochi.
- Ep. 39 · Hikaru faces undefeated Isumi who cheats during a tense match on day twelve.
- Ep. 40 · Isumi's Guilt and Ochi's Deduction Lead to a Critical Exam Match
- Ep. 41 · Isumi defeats Ochi while Hikaru reaches thirteen wins in fifteen days
- Ep. 42 · Ochi passes exam with one loss while Hikaru faces pressure for remaining spots
- Ep. 43 · Hikaru and Waya compete in the final match to determine professional status
- Ep. 44 · Hikaru Defeats Waya and Faces Ochi's Training Under Akira