Ep. 68: Hikaru faces abandonment by friends and professional status loss due to match forfeits
Aired on February 5, 2003
Hikaru has maintained his promise to refrain from playing matches, a decision that has led his friends to distance themselves from him. As the number of forfeits increases, the likelihood of him losing his professional status also rises. This growing pressure threatens his standing in the professional Go world, highlighting the severe consequences of his current choices on both his personal relationships and his career trajectory.
Episodes
- Ep. 64 · Hikaru challenges a deceptive shopkeeper to a game of Go to recover a stolen authentic keicho flower bowl.
- Ep. 65 · Isumi travels to China to improve his Go skills and overcome match anxiety.
- Ep. 66 · Akira Toya receives professional recommendation before meeting Hikaru
- Ep. 67 · Isumi learns emotional control and new strategies to succeed in Go
- Ep. 68 · Hikaru faces abandonment by friends and professional status loss due to match forfeits
- Ep. 69 · Isumi Returns to Japan and Demands a Rematch from Hikaru
- Ep. 70 · Hikaru feels guilt over broken promise while Sai's presence resurfaces during match
- Ep. 71 · Hikaru's Surprising Return to Professional Go Draws Widespread Support
- Ep. 72 · Hikaru and Akira pursue independent paths while seeking to prove their superior Go skills.