Today is Saturday.
Yukiya Yumi was planning to go for a morning run, take a shower, and then take the Shinkansen to Chiba.
Tokyo is not far from Chiba, and it doesn't take much time to get there by Shinkansen.
So even in the morning, he didn't have to rush.
But Yukiya Yumi didn't expect that Sora Gin would come from Chiba to Tokyo.
Was she afraid that he would only give a verbal promise and then stand her up?
Sora Gin saw that Yukiya Yumi was so happy just because of her appearance.
His cold little face was no longer frowning.
However, she didn't give Yukiya Yumi a good look.
Her eyes glanced towards Kasuga on the side.
Having been together for many years, Yukiya Yumi naturally understood Sora Gin's meaning.
She was asking about Kasuga.
“Gin, this is Kasuga-senpai. Senpai, this is Sora Gin, my senior sister. You know each other.”
Yukiya Yumi acted as a middleman and introduced them to each other.
“Kasuga-senpai is my tenant now. She just moved in a while ago. Gin, you know my apartment is for rent.”
“Gin is here to pick me up to go to the chess club in Chiba. There is a formal match today, and I'm going to Chiba to participate.”
Hearing Yukiya Yumi's explanation.
Sora Gin's heart finally settled.
Although this fat woman was renting in Yukiya's house, Sora Gin was a little unhappy.
But as long as they didn't suddenly get back together without her knowing anything, Sora Gin could accept it.
And when Kasuga heard Yukiya Yumi's words, her eyes flickered slightly.
Shogi, huh.
She knew that Yukiya Yumi played Shogi.
And he was a genius in the Shogi world back then.
But suddenly three years ago...
But now he's playing Shogi again.
Is there any special meaning?
Whatever.
Kasuga was sincerely happy that Yukiya Yumi could explain things to her.
Because Yukiya Yumi didn't have to explain these things to her at all.
In a few words, he settled both of them down.
Yukiya Yumi walked to the bathroom and took a quick shower.
He changed into the casual clothes he had prepared.
He walked towards the entrance with Gin.
“I’m leaving (行ってきます).”
Suddenly, Yukiya Yumi turned around and said to Kasuga.
Kasuga almost subconsciously replied: “Be careful (どうぞお気をつけて).”
By the time she reacted, Yukiya Yumi and Gin had already left the apartment.
Kasuga's ears were slightly red.
“I’m leaving” and “Be careful.”
This is a custom in Sakura no Kuni, words said and responded when going out.
And it's only words that family members or those who have a close relationship with each other would say to each other.
“I've been tricked.”
Kasuga muttered to herself.
After going out, Yukiya Yumi felt a bit of low pressure.
“Tsk!”
Sora Gin clicked her tongue in dissatisfaction.
“Hey, Gin, are there any tough guys among the opponents in this formal match?”
Yukiya Yumi directly changed the subject.
Knowing that Yukiya Yumi was changing the subject.
“Well, there is one tough guy.”
But because it involved Yukiya Yumi's return to Shogi after three years.
Sora Gin helplessly followed Yukiya Yumi's topic.
And it was also a very concerned reminder.
“The opponents in this formal match are in the range from the first rank of the Bonus Association to professional players.”
“The others should be nothing to 渊, but there is one guy who is very tough, and he is also the strongest in this formal match.”
Sora Gin turned her head and looked into Yukiya Yumi's eyes, saying:
“Yama-Katana-Fukin-Hatsu (山刀伐尽) is eight-dan, the strongest guy in this formal match, he has been studying with the ‘Meijin’ (名人).”
“Eight-dan!” Yukiya Yumi's tone seemed to be filled with some kind of admiration.
The Shogi world has a clear distinction between ranks.
Let's not mention the few amateur ranks.
After passing the exam of the Training Association, joining the Training Association is considered to have truly entered the Shogi world.
The ranks in the Training Association range from f1, f2 to the highest s rank, and climbing up requires continuous battles in the Training Association to accumulate win-loss points and be promoted.
Among them, those above the c1 rank of the Training Association are eligible for the Bonus Association exam.
The Bonus Association is the real organization that trains professional Shogi players.
Even the lowest sixth rank of the Bonus Association is stronger than c1 of the Training Association.
After joining the Bonus Association, you need to accumulate wins and losses in the formal match and get promoted.
From sixth rank to first rank, then first dan, second dan, third dan, and the highest fourth dan.
Sora Gin is currently a second dan in the Bonus Association.
Only by being promoted to the fourth dan in the Bonus Association can you be called a professional, that is, a professional fourth dan.
And Yama-Katana-Fukin-Hatsu is an eight-dan.
He is almost among the small group of people who are at the top of the Shogi world.
Not to mention, he is also studying with the ‘Meijin’.
Sora Gin stared at Yukiya Yumi's expression, but couldn't see anything.
Her thoughts swirled.
Suddenly, she grabbed Yukiya Yumi's collar and made him bend down.
While Yukiya Yumi was puzzled, she opened her arms and hugged Yukiya Yumi's neck.
“It's okay! 渊 is the strongest, the strongest player I've ever seen!”
“If渊 was still active in the Shogi world, his rank would have definitely surpassed eight-dan long ago!”
“If it's 渊, no matter who the opponent is, he will definitely win!”
Hearing this, Yukiya Yumi blinked.
To be honest, he wasn't afraid at all, and he wasn't worried at all.
As long as he didn't encounter the ‘Meijin’, Yukiya Yumi was confident that he could fight anyone else.
The exclamation just now was simply a sigh about the strict hierarchy of the Shogi world.
However, under the current circumstances, this reason was absolutely not to be said.
Otherwise, wouldn't Sora Gin's feelings become a joke?
Yukiya Yumi gently hugged Sora Gin back.
Her small body, held in his arms, made him feel affection.
“Well, with Gin's encouragement, even if it's the ‘Meijin’, I will definitely win for you!”
Yukiya Yumi said so.
Sora Gin's face flushed red.
She pushed Yukiya Yumi away and walked forward quickly, her head lowered.
“Let's... let's go, we're going to be late!”
From behind, even the girl's earlobes had turned pink.
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