Ep. 46: Hikaru and Waya secure victories while Isumi fails to advance professionally
Aired on August 28, 2002
Hikaru and Waya both win their matches, preventing Isumi from advancing to professional status. Akira learns of this outcome and anticipates his competitive ambitions for Hikaru. Meanwhile, the Haze Go Club receives news that Hikaru is turning professional. The club members express a desire for him to visit them soon. This summary covers the immediate results of the matches and the reactions of those connected to the players involved in the professional exam finals.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 48 · Hikaru allows Sai to play against Toya Meijin under strict conditions
- Ep. 49 · Toya outsmarts Sai while Hikaru resigns, prompting a future handicap-free rematch request.
- Ep. 50 · Sai reveals his past and rivalry with Akira while fearing he may never play Go again.