Ep. 17: Shion faces Satoru in semi-finals while childhood murder memories resurface
Aired on February 17, 2008
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Shion competes against Satoru in the tournament's semi-finals. During their match, Satoru questions Shion about the night her parents were murdered. This inquiry triggers memories she had long forgotten. The confrontation forces Shion to recall past events connected to her family's tragedy. The match serves as a catalyst for uncovering hidden details from her childhood. Shion must process these sudden recollections while continuing the game. The interaction between the two players reveals deeper layers of their shared history and the unresolved circumstances surrounding the crime.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 21 · Shion Remembers the Incident and Identifies Hani-Meijin as the True Criminal