Ep. 43: Hikaru and Waya compete in the final match to determine professional status
Aired on August 7, 2002
On the twenty-sixth day, Hikaru and Waya face off in the last match remaining after their professional exam. A victory for Waya secures his promotion to professional status. During the game, Waya creates a difficult situation for Hikaru, leaving the latter with only a slim chance of winning the match. The outcome of this single encounter determines whether Waya achieves his goal of becoming a professional player.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 47 · Hikaru, Waya, and Ochi gain professional status and face evaluation matches.