On this eye, this eye on yours この瞳君の瞳に
Everything will appear 映るどんなモノも
I will tell apart the truth 見極めて見せるよ 真実を
We had so many dreams 僕達はこの時代に
In this time we live in どれだけの夢抱えて
We stare at it and run towards it 涙して迷いながら
Even as we wander about crying それに賭けてみてるの
Even then, I won’t hesitate to move 僕は それでも人にひけとらぬような
I’ll decide, stare at it, and grasp it in my hands 決め手見つけ 夢を手にするだろう
On this eye, this eye on yours この瞳君の瞳に
Everything will appear 映るどんなモノも
I’ll tell apart, just the truth 見極めて見せるよ 真実だけ
Even if the truth is たとえ現実が
So harsh it’s suffocating きつく埋もれそうでも
In a place like this こんな場所で終わる
I’m not myself 僕じゃない
Yeah, I'd like a title
Meijin might be nice
Might aswell write it
Most ot the way Meijin...
Who is he?
ummm...
Who are you?
What!? You don't know me!?
I'm Kurata!
The pro player, Kurata!
Most of the way Meijin or Honinbou!
The really scary people are coming up from below me
That's why I'm scared of Touya Akira than Touya Kouyou
The battles against the people below me will be tough
I'll remember your name
As Honinbou Shuusaku's writing Authenticator
Match 52: Hikaru Vs Akira
The new first dan series...
Ochi won and Waya lost.
And...
In March...
What!?
I can't believe it
Waya, shut up!
But master!
Shindou said he doesn't know what an Ooteai is!
What? You don't know what an Ooteai is?
So what is this big teai your talking about?
big...
teai...
Really, never seen someone as stupid as he is
He doesn't even know how to keep time
You're not in the position to call anyone an idiot, Waya
An Ooteai is a match
to decide a player's rating
He became a pro before he learned what an Ooteai is
Shindou-Kun's improvement at the game is incredible
I agree
I have a hard time believeing that he went to my Go class just a short while ago
Well, he did have a wonderful teacher
Whatever
Well, I'm just glad that you both passed
I guess you're competing with us now
But for the time being, the only people you will be playing
Will be lower dan players
Get some practice there
What do you mean by Ooteai decideing your rating?
You'll play ten or so Ooteai matches every year
Whether your dan rating increases or not is decided by how well you do
Saeki-kun is 4dan right now
Tsuduki-san and I are both 7dan
I want to rise to 5dan already
Say Saeki
Isn't Ashiwara from Touya's study sessions also 4dan?
You have to rise to 5dan before he does
Master, why do you always make us compete against them?
First you have to play your Ooteai match
Then once Summer starts
You'll have to play in the preliminaries for many title matches
You'll probably play two or three matches a month
Oh, that's all?
You'll be playing more whether you want to or not
If you pass the preliminaries
Touya Akira has already moved up to the second preliminary round
For the Honinbou title, and the Meijin title
He'll be playing more and more mathes as time goes on
He's the center of attention
Ahhh! One of you stop Touya Akira!
Saeki-san
You can't talk about Touya in front of the master
It doesn't suit you
I don't care
Today is a special occasion
I have to go to the new first dan umm... Classification ceremony
You mean the new first dan certification ceremony
Besides, you really shouldn't be wearing a necktie
And you're only in Jr.High, too
Ochi's in Jr.High, too. Touya's in Jr.High aswell
What kind of profession is that?
I'm so worried about you
Did you remember you application and resume?
Yup
Oh yeah
Saeki-san said to open up a bank account
Bank account?
Oh, they're going to wire money ins
Yup
Oh, and this won't be for awhile
but I'll have to file tax refunds, too
T-Tax refunds!?
Waya!
You're early, what a surprise
Oh it's Shindou!
Oh, Kurata-san
I'm not going to give you my autograph anymore. Even if you ask for it
I don't want it!
Oh, Kurata-kun
You know Kurata-san?
I met him the other day when I went to a Go event
He's a weird guy
What's with that Kurata-san?
He was the reciepient of the Most Victories Award and Most Matches Played Award
Most Victories
Yeah
A lot of pros are here today to receive awards
Touya Meijin is getting the Top Player Award
And there are other awards, too
Like Exceptional Player Award or the Women's Award
Touya's getting the best Win/Loss Ratio Award and the longest Winning Streak Award
Best Win/Loss Ratio... Longest Winning Streak...
The award ceremony is the main event today
we're extras
Extras, huh?
So what?
Touya was here as an extra last year, too!
Yeah but!
Touya took things step by step to reach where he is today
One match at a time!
Shindou?
I wonder who my first opponent is going to be
That's the spirit
That's where it all starts, Hikaru
It might be me
But your opponent doesn't have to be a shodan
It might be a 2dan or 3dan
Touya...
Finally... I'm finally here
We're both pros, Touya
What do you think of me now?
Touya, I'm...
Finally...
What's up with him?
He didn't have to ignore you
Man he pisses me off Just because he's doing well...
I guess he's not just doing well...
Morning..
Morning
What's wrong?
I won't just catch up to him
I'll pass him
That bastard...
He's here
Touya-Kun
Did you look at the pairings for the Ooteai matches?
The pairing committee should have sent it to you
Have you gotten it yet
That boy... Shindou-Kun's opponent for the first round is...
I know
Testing... testing...
We're about to begin the award ceremony
And the new first dan certification ceremony
Anyone participating should gather at the main hall
We're about to begin the award ceremony
And the new first dan certification...
I'll catch up to Touya...
I'll surpass him!
That's about all
That's all we have to say
Then please open your envelopes
We'll explain what each thing inside is
Oh, these are the pairings for the Ooteai matches
Yes.
It has the pairings for all the Ooteai matches you will be playing this year
Huh? Where am I?
Towards the end
The person to the immediate right of your name is your opponent for the first match
Shindou Hikaru...
There it is
My first opponent is...
Tou...ya..
My first opponent is...
Touya!
We'll inform you by mail when your match is
Lower dan matches are on Wednesdays...
Touya! Lower dan matches are on Wednesdays...
Touya!
Upper dan matches are on Thursdays
Get used to leaving your Wednesdays open
A match against Touya Exactly what you wanted
Touya... I wonder if he knows
He's already declared hostilities against you
His eyes when he passed by us...
Didn't they seem to you like he already knew that he would be playing you?
Let's show him....
How strong you are!
Okay!
Just you wait... Touya!
Jyudan Match Five game match Second game
Ogata 9dan wins by 3.5 moku
I resigned the first match to you, Master. But now we're even again
I look forward to the 3rd match
I'm home
Hikaru, you have mail from the Go Institute
It's finally time
Yeah it's April 4th
My first match as a pro... Against Touya!
April 4th
Saeki-san!
You're late
Late?
I have half an hour before it starts
I came early just so that I could help relieve your tension
I came really early to my first match as a pro
And I was so nervous
I could barely pick up the stones
You don't seem that way though
Yeah...
It's probably because I know my opponent
I feel some pressure... But I don't feel nervous
Touya.. Right?
Neither Waya nor Ochi is here today
Shindou, what are you doing for lunch?
Order here if you want something from the store
The store
Huh!
Why don't you eat out with us today?
Yeah!
The match hall is the same one you used for the Insei study sessions
But there are a few differences
They give you tea in a pro match
You can bring in Coke or coffee or what ever you want, too
Saeki-san, who are you playing today?
Sakurano-san from the womens division
It looks like you've calmed down
You looked a little tense when you came off the elevator
R-Really!?
You shouldn't be too relaxed
So let me teach you a little trick
Huh, What?
Picture Master Morishita's face
Do something about Touya Akira!
Ahh! Too much pressure!
It's the opponent you've been waiting for
You've gotten alot stronger, Hikaru
I look forward to the game
Soon... Touya will
Hikaru?
He's the same as Touya was back then...
The Summer tournament
The third board match between Haze Jr.High and Kaiou Jr.High
Back then, Touya was chasing after Sai
Now
I'm sitting here in pursuit of Touya
It's the same
I understand how he felt back then
To fight an opponent you fear...
You have no idea how envious I am of you
When will I once again feel the pleasure of facing such an opponent?
Touya, I'll be the one playing you today
Not Sai, but me!
He's late...
Touya...
Good luck
Touya...?
Shindou-Kun, can I have a second?
Touya-Kun isn't coming
He called with big news
Touya Meijin collapsed
And he's in an ambulance On the way to the hospital, right now
Ehhhh
How many painful memories did we have? つらい想い出とか いくつあったのかな？
What kind of fun days are we going to どんな楽しい日を
Treasure from now on? これからは 大切にしていくのかな？
When we gathered at a nearby park 近くの公園で 集まったね いつも
We laughed loudly until midnight came 夜中まで大きな声出して 笑ってたね
Forever… Forever… ずっと ずっと
I'm happy about the miracle 同じ時代を今 生きてる奇跡が
Of living the same time すごくうれしいからね
So when we meet again 次あう日も きっとねぇ
Let's continue to laugh together 一緒に笑っていようよ
what kind of dreams 今度はどんな夢を
Are we going to tell together next?