Ep. 9: Doubts arise regarding a blindfold Go double match involving Akira in the Kaio Go Club.
Aired on December 5, 2001
A proposed double match of Blindfold Go faces scrutiny because Akira remains unpopular within the Kaio Go Club. Yuri Hidaka intervenes to stop Akira from participating in a bizarre variation of the game. At the same time, the Haze Go Club continues its search for a third member to complete its roster. The narrative focuses on the social dynamics within the Kaio Go Club and the recruitment efforts of the Haze Go Club, highlighting the ongoing tension surrounding Akira's presence and the specific rules governing the Blindfold Go challenge.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Hikaru plays Go for the school team after losing to Kaga
- Ep. 6 · Hikaru, Kimihiro, and Kaga reach the finals while hiding an ineligible player
- Ep. 7 · Hikaru Refuses Akira's Challenge While Akira Finds Motivation
- Ep. 8 · Kaio Go club members envy Akira's dominance and devise a blindfold strategy.
- Ep. 9 · Doubts arise regarding a blindfold Go double match involving Akira in the Kaio Go Club.
- Ep. 10 · Yuki Mitani Solves Haze Go Club Poster Problem for Team Recruitment
- Ep. 11 · Yuki cheats at Go and loses ten thousand yen to Dake before Hikaru challenges him.
- Ep. 12 · Yuki joins the club while Akira seeks a specific tournament position against Hikaru.
- Ep. 13 · Hikaru confronts Akira's strategic choice to secure the third spot for a match against Sai.