Ep. 14: Nikaido Conceals Ayumi's Secret as Finalists Are Determined
Aired on January 27, 2008
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Nikaido uncovers a hidden truth regarding Ayumi but chooses to keep it confidential rather than revealing it to others. Following this discovery, the competition progresses as the remaining participants in the tournament secure their spots in the final round. The narrative focuses on the resolution of the personal conflict between Nikaido and Ayumi while simultaneously advancing the broader contest by identifying the specific individuals who will compete in the concluding stage of the event.
Episodes
- Ep. 10 · Shion faces a skilled online prodigy and seeks an anonymous tip to gain an advantage.
- Ep. 11 · Shion faces a threatening call from the murderer while Hisatani faces trouble due to police discovering the call originated from his cell phone.
- Ep. 12 · Shion, Ayumi, and Nikaido Prepare for Strong Enemies to Reach Finals
- Ep. 13 · Shion perceives Satoru's hostility during their competitive match
- Ep. 14 · Nikaido Conceals Ayumi's Secret as Finalists Are Determined
- Ep. 15 · Shion faces her foster father as her first final opponent in a long match
- Ep. 16 · Ayumi seeks motivation to play shogi after his mother's death before facing Satoru
- Ep. 17 · Shion faces Satoru in semi-finals while childhood murder memories resurface
- Ep. 18 · Shion and Satoru's ongoing match while Hani-Meijin introduces Ayumi as his disciple