[Summary]

Shion and Saori begin their shougi match while Satoru and Kobayashi watch. Examining the match, Satoru states that Shion is strange because when she plays shougi, time itself flows differently around her. Shion doesn’t have that feeling of winning when she plays shougi with Ayumi. She figures out that Saori isn’t paying attention to the pieces and puts down her move which stuns Saori. Saori thinks either to forfeit or wait until time runs out. Satoru stops the match saying that this is enough for today.

At nighttime, Shion in in her house discussing with her foster parents about the money given by Satoru. Her foster dad makes her a bank account. Shion’s foster mom hands her a book in where she will write how much she uses and for what and also gives one to Shion’s foster dad.

In his office, Satoru hands a paper about the tournament that he is creating to Kobayashi. Satoru recalls that his brother mention there was another interesting girl, Ayumi. He wants to meet Ayumi. So the next day, he comes to watch them play shougi. Afterwards, Shion and Hisatani go to talk with Satoru. Ayumi passes by and Satoru wants to have a little match. Satoru chooses Shion to keep track of the moves played on the board. During the match, Satoru announces about the tournament he is creating. In the end, Satoru loses. Ayumi believes he lost on purpose because when he ask what he did wrong, he had this look on his face knowing that Ayumi would know.

Everyone goes home. Shion wants to walk home together with Ayumi. They stop to eat. Shion assists that she pays, but Ayumi doesn’t want her to. It is decided that they both pay 50/50. Ayumi goes to the bathroom and changes back to being a boy. Ayumi comes back to the table. Shion starts asking Ayumi questions about her mom and other things. Shion wants to help Ayumi’s mom, but Ayumi wants to earn money by himself. Shion and Ayumi both agree that the match between Ayumi and Satoru was a bit flaky, so Shion takes out a hand woven shougi board and both examine what happen.

Back at Satoru’s office, Hani and Satoru talk about the tournament. It seems that Satoru is planning something evil.

[Impression]

Found out that this anime is 12 episodes long. I believe that the tournament coming up will end it all. I still want to know who killed Shion’s parents!!

Saori is stupid. She wants Hani to notice her because he never does. Gosh, if you want Hani to notices you so much start playing shougi for real. You want to be a kishi then prove it.

When Satoru was wearing the jacket to meet Ayumi, it reminded me a lot of the stalker that was causing problems before. What is with this tournament that he is creating?

I’m starting to like Ayumi more after watching this episode. It was enjoyable watching Ayumi and Shion together. Can’t wait for what the next episode holds.