Ep. 3: Ai's parents demand she return home unless she wins three entrance exam matches
Aired on January 22, 2018
Ai's parents arrive to take their only daughter back home. They decide to allow Ai to continue playing shougi as Yaichi's disciple under one condition. She must win all three of her matches during the entrance exam. This requirement serves as the sole condition for her continued training. The family presents this challenge before granting permission for her to remain in her current role. The outcome of these three specific games determines whether Ai can pursue her path as a disciple or must leave with her parents.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Yaichi Kuzuryuu's Slump Interrupted by Ai Hinatsuru's Arrival
- Ep. 2 · Yaichi Faces Struggles in Imperial Title Match While Ai Makes Friends
- Ep. 3 · Ai's parents demand she return home unless she wins three entrance exam matches
- Ep. 4 · Yaichi and Ai's shougi life is interrupted by a summons from the Kansai Shougi Association president.
- Ep. 5 · Ai discovers another Ai, straining her bond with Yaichi as he seeks to prove his intentions.
- Ep. 6 · Yaichi faces defeat against the versatile Jin Natagiri in a match that highlights his growth.
- Ep. 7 · Yaichi confronts Jin and Meijin's flawless research predicting his defeat while Keika reaches a decision.