Ep. 45: Hikaru confronts Ochi, who employs a technique inspired by Akira, while Waya fights Fuku for professional status.

Hikaru engages in a match against Ochi, who utilizes a strategy influenced by Akira. Later, Hikaru attempts a similar tactic during his game against Su-Young, but Ochi recognizes the move and successfully blocks Hikaru. In a separate match, Waya competes against Fuku, where a victory is required for Waya to achieve professional status. The narrative focuses on these critical confrontations and the stakes involved for the players, highlighting the strategic depth of their games and the pressure of the professional ranking system.

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