Ep. 16: Ayumi seeks motivation to play shogi after his mother's death before facing Satoru
Aired on February 10, 2008
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Following the passing of his mother, Ayumi is consumed by grief and despair. In the period leading up to his upcoming shogi match against Satoru, he struggles to find a compelling reason to continue playing the game. This emotional turmoil forces him to confront his feelings and search for the inner drive necessary to compete, as he navigates the profound impact of his loss on his dedication to shogi.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 20 · Shion and Hani-Meijin engage in their final match while memories surface