Ep. 42: Ochi passes exam with one loss while Hikaru faces pressure for remaining spots
Aired on July 31, 2002
After twenty days, Ochi has nineteen wins and one loss. Akira reveals to Ochi the first match played against Hikaru two years ago. It has been twenty-two days, and Hikaru has three losses. As Ochi officially passes the exam with only one loss thus far, the pressure is now on Hikaru, Waya and Isumi, who are battling for the two remaining professional spots.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 45 · Hikaru confronts Ochi, who employs a technique inspired by Akira, while Waya fights Fuku for professional status.
- Ep. 46 · Hikaru and Waya secure victories while Isumi fails to advance professionally