Ep. 15: Shion faces her foster father as her first final opponent in a long match
Aired on February 3, 2008
15
Shion confronts her foster father as her initial adversary in the tournament finals. Throughout the extended battle, she actively searches for a strategy to overcome him. Meanwhile, her opponent recalls memories from the period when Shion first joined him as his apprentice. The match serves as a backdrop for these reflections on their past relationship while the competition continues.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 19 · Satoru and Ayumi identify the culprit while police suspicion grows against Satoru