[Soul of Chess] Shugui

It wasn't until he was at the airport that Taya knew that Shinto had passed the application for the exchange of chess players between China and Japan and stayed in China.

Zidi decided early on that she would spend a period of time in the Chinese Chess Academy.

There were eight people when they came, but when they went back, there were only six people left.

Taya looked at the huge airport with a complicated expression, not knowing how to react for a moment.

In the vast space in front of us, travelers are carrying their bags, or they are preparing to go on a long journey, or the prodigal son is finally returning to his hometown.

Everyone has their own starting point and their own destination.

Only Taya, I don't know where is the world.

That night's games, conversations, arguments, and sinking, Taya Ryo lost control, and Shinto Hikari lost control.

Everything is out of control.

Like a flood breaking a bank, it washes away all the good things in the past.

Being in a foreign country is like being in hell.

Taya originally thought that after returning to the country, after returning to that warm little home, he could follow up with Fuji and have a good talk again.

Tell him your doubts and patience, expectations and prospects in detail, tell him all your thoughts, and let him know what he cares most about.

But I didn't expect that the really cold and decisive person was not me, but him who was as warm as the sun.

"I will take care of myself, you don't have to worry. After I go back, take care of my father and mother for me. I will finish my work here as soon as possible and return to Japan." Zidi stood in front of Taya and instructed carefully He said, as if he didn't see Taya's distraught appearance.

Although Zi Di was adopted by Ta Ya Xingyang, she is still a member of the Chinese Chess Academy anyway.At the beginning, due to physical reasons, Qiyuan really didn't want to put more effort on her.But it's different now. The status of "Tayayuki Hiroshi's daughter" is enough for her to regain the attention of the chess academy and gain a foothold in the chess academy.

It's a pity that Zi Di had already gone to Japan with Toya Yoshihiro as soon as Kiin realized it.The sky is high and the emperor is far away, who can control the purple flute?

But this time, Zi Di took the initiative to ask to be the leader of the Chinese team, which gave a signal to the Chinese Chess Academy.Qiyuan, which makes the best use of everything, can naturally understand the deep meaning of it, and will not let Zidi go easily.Even if you can't keep up physically and can't play chess, what does it matter?The administrative work of the Chess Academy also needs manpower.

Ta Ya nodded in a daze, his thoughts were still floating in the air.

Zi Di took a step forward, hugged Taya, and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, I will take care of him too. You don't have to think too much, just do it according to your own ideas."

Of these two stubborn children, one is a gourd in itself, while the other can always do unexpected things.

Who would have imagined that the carefree young man who accidentally slipped his tongue when he became a college student, letting almost everyone know that Ta Yaliang regarded him as his opponent, has grown into a reliable, cautious, and thoughtful young man.He slowly transferred what he learned on the chessboard to his life. After encountering something, he was bored in his heart, assuming, calculating, and verifying over and over again, just to find the most suitable solution.

Zidi secretly sighed.As an outsider who has seen the whole world, she may be the person who knows Taya Ryo and Shindo Hikari best in this world.Although it is only the state of youth, it can also be seen from this, what kind of temperament the two people who have grown up have.

To Zidi's surprise, the whole thing turned into this place at some point, and turned into the most thorny, most complicated, and most unacceptable super-big problem.However, as the person who knows them best, Zidi doesn't find it difficult to understand.

But for others, this kind of thing is not so simple.

After witnessing the whole process of Jinto's visit to Taya's old house and the state of the two of them getting along in the past few days, Zi Di roughly guessed what stage the two of them are in now.

At this time, all she could do was to wait quietly.

Waiting for the already outstanding young people, in the passage of time, to constantly think, act, and settle, and gradually know exactly what they want, to what extent they can achieve, and what results they will finally achieve.

And one day in the near future, these outstanding teenagers will finally bloom with all their brilliance, become powerful and responsible people who will not be easily influenced by others, and make truly suitable, correct, and people-centring people. The choice that cannot be refuted makes everyone lose the possibility of pointing fingers, leaving only a few words of emotion.

Zi Di replaced the wry smile on her face with a smile, and let go of her arms that hugged Taya.

After getting along with each other these days, the people around finally knew what kind of identity Zidi is in Taya's house, and said goodbye to Zidi one after another, and hoped that she could help bring some special products from China back to Japan!

Finally, it's time to go through security.

Taya lined up, still looking around from time to time.

Zi Di watched from a distance, and followed him for a long time.

Saying goodbye, reuniting, going on a long journey, returning home... There are countless births and departures happening at the airport every day.

Standing in the team that kept moving forward, Taya suddenly felt a sense of exhaustion in his heart.He kept looking around, but he never saw him with blond hair and a bright smile.

Taya is like a sunflower that has lost its sun, looking for it all the time, but can't find it.

In the end, he could only stand stiffly, losing his due vigor.

He Gu glanced at Ta Ya several times, his brows became more and more tightly wrinkled, and they piled higher and higher.

"Tsk!" He finally couldn't help it, and wanted to walk towards Taya.

Yi Jiao grabbed the impulsive He Gu in time: "This is between the two of them."

"Who cares!" Kazuya tugged at his arm, but Yijiao still didn't let go, "I don't believe it, Shinto's sudden application to study abroad has nothing to do with Taya!"

Yijiao pulled Hegu back vigorously: "Even if it's related to Taya, it has nothing to do with us."

Kazuya lowered his voice: "Why has nothing to do with us, we are Shinto's friends, what is Taya Ryo?!"

Yi Jiao hugged He Gu and whispered something in his ear.

He Gu's eyes widened as he listened, but his movements stopped, and he didn't rush towards Taya again.

Ta Ya stood in the middle of the line in disbelief, hoping from time to time, raised his head and looked around, but still saw nothing.

Zi Di's heart is like a mirror, but seeing Ta Ya's depressed appearance, he couldn't help complaining.

If it weren't for that boy Shinto, I wouldn't have accepted the invitation from the Chess Academy!Leading the team, leading the team, doing administrative work...not all of them are idle jobs, and I don't even play Go a few times. Why don't I go back to Japan and play music with Taya Yukihiro.

Everyone is going back to China, and they don't come to see each other, let alone Xiao Liang, and friends like Gu Yijiao?

Hiding in his own world under the banner of "being good for him", he didn't even think about whether the other party would accept this unilateral overture.

But in the current state, no one knows what the future will look like.Shindo's approach may be the safest way.Let's see how far these two young people can go.

Shindo struggled for a long time, and finally rushed to the airport after completing all the procedures.

After confirming with Yang Haiqi, Shinto contacted the heads of the Japanese Chess Academy and the Chinese Chess Academy respectively, successfully applied for the exchange of chess players between China and Japan, and stayed in China as an international student.

There are three options for the time limit for international students: one year, two years, and three years.Shinto directly chose the longest one, that is to say, he will stay in this strange country of China for three years.

For three years, give each other a buffer space and also give each other a space to continue to grow.Maybe three years later, we will be strong enough to truly be our own masters without accepting any constraints.

Three years have passed quickly. Isn't it only three years since I entered the world of professional chess players?The scene of the professional Go exam that year is still vivid in my memory, and I can't feel that three years have passed.

Shindo thought optimistically, but ignored that this was the first time he had traveled away from home and spent three years in a foreign country. This was the three years without parents, friends, and loved ones.

In the past three years, it has not really started yet.

On the phone, Yang Hai also said that although the deadline for the formalities is today, Shindo can finish sending Toya and the others, and then go back to the Chinese Chess Academy to go through the corresponding procedures.

But Shinto refused, he didn't want to go.

He was afraid that once he left, he couldn't help but want to go back to the country with the big army instead of staying here.

But it wasn't until all the formalities were completed that Shinto realized that he had no place to go, except to go back to the hotel where he stayed temporarily, the room where the two lived together for six or seven days and was full of Taya's atmosphere.

After thinking for a long time, Shindo decided to go to the airport.

After getting out of the taxi, Shindo moved slowly into the airport.

On the one hand, he wanted to take another look at Taya, but on the other hand, he was afraid that the moment he saw Taya, his determination would be defeated.

When he actually stepped into the boarding hall, Shindo just heard the announcement on the radio that the flight to Tokyo, Japan had taken off.

The mentality of being entangled and entangled, wanting to see but not being able to see, not being able to see but not willing to see him, changed instantly.

This time it's real, I can't see it.

Shinto's tears just rolled out like this.

In the huge airport, people come and go, they are catching up with their next flight, either leisurely or busy.

This is just a station, a stop, a transfer station, people will not stay here, will not stop here, but many people will lose here, some of their most precious people, someone something.

Ten minutes ago, there was a person standing here, expressing similar emotion.

Ten minutes later, another person was also standing here, tears streaming down his face.

Zidi came out from the inside, just in time to see Shinto standing there in a daze, his face was covered with tears, and his big amber eyes were soaked.The golden forehead hair, which was originally bright and jumping, seemed to be covered with a layer of hoarfrost, making it much duller.

She stepped forward and patted Shinto on the shoulder, but was hugged by Shinto.

The young man who was taller than himself put his head into his shoulders, crying like a little boy.

Akira, I don't want to leave you...

Taya rested her head in the palm of her hand, and a drop of warm liquid came out of her closed eyes.

Shinto, are you really not coming back?What are you thinking?Why I still can't understand, what are you worrying about?

It's okay, it's okay if you don't come back.

Wait for me, wait for me to deal with everything, I will pick you up personally, okay?

Hikaru, wait for me, wait for me to come here and take you home.

"Auntie, I'm here."

"It's Xiaoliang, you haven't been here for a long time. Is the chess academy busy recently?" Mrs. Mitsuko came out from the inner room and took Taya's bag.

"I'll let it go."

"Why are you so polite, come in quickly." Mitsuko avoided Taya's hand and took the bag into the living room.

"Well, where's Uncle?" Taya walked into the living room, but didn't see Masao Shinto.

"He, he works overtime today, so I'm afraid he won't come back so early tonight. You can stay here for dinner. What do you want to eat tonight?" Mitsuko took out her apron and tied it on.

"Let me help." Taya hurriedly stood up.

"Hey, just sit here and watch TV, why don't you go to Xiaoguang's room and take a rest." Mitsuko took out a small bottle with exquisite packaging, "Would you like some sake tonight?"

"No need, I still have to drive." Taya waved his hands hurriedly.

"Is that so, does Xiaoliang have work tomorrow?" Mitsuko put the delicate wine bottle away regretfully.

"Hey, not anymore. These two days are on vacation." Taya pursed her lips.

"Let's stay here tonight, you can stay in Xiaoguang's room." Mitsuko took out the small bottle again, she put the bottle on the cooking table, and then said, "I have been tidying up Xiaoguang's room. , I also washed the pajamas last time, and put them in the drawer, you know."

"Then, all right. I'll make a phone call to my family." Seeing that the kindness could not be refused, Ta Ya agreed.

"Ah, Xiao Liang still cares about his family even though he is an adult. If that brat in my family would stay outside all day and never come back." Mitsuko sighed, "Look at him, if he said he would stay in China, he would stay there. Don’t even discuss it with me in advance.”

"He will come back. He also told me to take good care of you." A guilty conscience flashed in Taya's eyes.

"It's good if this kid is so sensible. Xiaoliang, do you want to take a bath first? Dinner will take a while." Mitsuko kept working and started to get busy.

"Okay, sorry for your trouble." Taya went upstairs familiarly, and took the clothes into the bathroom.

Mitsuko said "Xiao Liang, you are always so polite", but she kept her head down and did not look at Taya.

When she heard the sound of Taya's footsteps gradually walking away, Mitsuko seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and her stiff shoulders also relaxed.

But after a while, there were a few dark water stains on the chopping board.

Turning on the shower, steaming hot water gradually filled the entire bathroom, Taya raised her head to accept the baptism of water.

Taya, who has grown into an adult, is as gentle as jade, humble and polite, and is deeply loved by women of all ages.But for some reason, after returning from China, Taya became more indifferent and aggressive. In addition to playing chess in his daily life, he had seminars and completely rejected all opportunities to contact strange women of the right age.

Besides playing chess, the only thing Taya will do is to start visiting Jinto's house regularly, come to Jinto's house as a guest, and chat with Jinto's parents about professional Go.This courteous attitude made outsiders wonder if the Shinto family considered Ta Yaliang as their godson, otherwise how could they be so active in dealing with each other, since Shinto Hikari was still studying in China.

Speaking of Shinto's study abroad, Taya explained to the outside world that it was because Shinto was studying in a foreign country and asked him to take care of his family. doorway.Everyone buried all kinds of speculation in their hearts and waited and watched.

But now, Shinto's three-year study abroad period is coming to an end, and Taya, who wants to follow up with Fuji's parents, has a showdown.

Thinking that he might be kicked out of Shinto's house in embarrassment later, Taya smiled wryly.

But what does it matter?Some idiot has already done the same thing without saying a word.

Taya used her fingers to lift up the hair washed down by the water, revealing her full forehead.

As early as during the "Rising Sun Cup" competition, Zidi had told Taya a few words. At that time, he didn't pay much attention to it. He just wanted to have a good chat after returning, but because of this, he lost someone.

After returning home, Taya took the initiative to find his father.This is an action after careful consideration, and he has made all the preparations.

This is not only to give Shinto an explanation, but also to break their fluke mentality after confessing to his parents, instead of letting Shinto bear all this alone.

When he was in the game room of Taya's old house, Taya had imagined how things might develop, and he also guessed that his father had already known about this matter, and made things difficult for Shinto in this matter, so that he would let that The fool resolutely stays in a foreign country.

But what he didn't expect was the multiple-choice question his father gave to Shinto.

A life with Go, a lifelong competitor.

A life without Go belongs only to each other's lovers.

If it were you, which would you choose?

This fool, this choice is simply not valid!

As long as you are there, Go will be there, competitors will be there, and lovers will not be separated.

Go is already a part of the lives of the two of us, and it doesn't mean that it can be separated by separation.

Father's multiple-choice question made no sense, but he managed to bluff Shinto.

This fool, if you are willing to make it clear to me, everything after that may not happen.

But now is not the time to say "if," a big hurdle awaits.

"Father, I really want to be with Shinto, I love him." Taya said.

"I know." Tayayuki closed his eyes half-closed, and put his hands on the wide cuffs of the kimono, "but I won't allow it."

Taya looked directly at his father whom he had respected since he was a child: "I will never fall in love with anyone except him."

"Where's Shinto?" Taya Yukiyo said flatly, "Why didn't he come with you?"

Taya was at a loss for words, his father clearly knew why Shinto didn't come back.

"You see, only you think so."

"No! Shinto, he will come back!" Taya put one hand on the tatami, "He just needs time."

"Even if you can no longer play chess?" Taya Yukihiro suddenly opened his eyes, staring at his son with naked eyes.

"I, we won't!" Taya felt the sense of oppression that had experienced many battles and was full of murderous aura. He also raised his head and looked at his father firmly, "We will not give up Go, he is my whole life. Opponent. If the Chess Academy disqualifies me and him, we will play chess all over the world just like you!"

"Hehe." Taya Xingyang squinted his eyes again, "I'm afraid you're the only one who thinks so, he's too scared to come back."

Taya said slowly: "It is he who is really reluctant to part with professional Go."

Taya's heart skipped a beat, he had to admit that what his father said made sense.

"No, it won't." Taya shook his head, "Even if Shinto is reluctant to part with professional Go, but Go is played by two people, and no one can do it without anyone."

Taya Yukiyo didn't speak, there was a trace of fatigue between his brows, but he still didn't agree with it.

Seeing his father's expression, Taya's head became hot, and he blurted out a sentence: "Your competitor has disappeared. Do you want to see me lose my lifelong rival?"

"Boom, boom, boom."

The water in the bamboo tube filled with water suddenly fell down and hit the rocks below.

The sound of gurgling water, occasional "boom", and splashes of water made the chess room that had suddenly quieted down even more silent.

After Taya finished saying that sentence, she regretted it.

He was extremely annoyed to see Taya Yukihiro's obvious astonishment and shock after hearing this sentence, and his expressionless expression after a few seconds.

Taya still remembered the back view of his father sitting alone in front of the chessboard when he got up in the middle of the night.

Maybe Taya didn't understand before, but ever since Shinto told Taya his biggest secret during his second trip to Innoshima, Taya knew that what his father was waiting for was Fujiwara who had disappeared Zuowei.

For a chess player who spends his whole life pursuing "divine skill", he knows that there is an evenly matched opponent who can play "divine skill" with him, but he cannot meet this opponent, play chess, or even know This opponent has disappeared forever, will never appear on the other side of the chessboard, but is always waiting, looking forward to his appearance, looking forward to playing against him, what a cruel thing.

Taya lowered her head, not knowing what to do.

Taya Yukiyo spoke, "His parents?"

Taya looked up: "Well, Shinto's parents probably don't know yet. But, I will choose an appropriate time to tell them, and I will let them accept my relationship with Shinto."

Even though he said so, Taya was still a little uneasy.

Taya Yukiyo waved his hand, said "Go", and stopped looking at Taya.

Taya knew that the first difficulty had passed.

Taya wiped her hair with a towel, and sat on the edge of Shinto's bed, looking at the chessboard next to the closet.

It has been more than two years since that conversation, and in a few days, Shindo will be back.

As for Shinto's parents, they still don't know...

After dinner, Taya sat on the sofa, watching TV absently.

"Xiao Liang, do you want some fruit?" Mitsuko leaned out of the kitchen with most of her body.

"No need for aunt, um, when will uncle come back?" Ta Ya was a little flustered.

"What's the matter, Xiao Liang, is there something urgent?" Mitsuko came out of the kitchen and looked at the mature man sitting on the sofa at home.

From the polite "Taya-kun" at the beginning to the easy-going "Xiaoliang" now, this kid has been working so hard for something.

"Uh, I have something to tell you." Taya said with difficulty.

"If it's about Aguang, I think we've guessed it. Does Xiaoliang like our Aguang?" Mitsuko sat on another sofa.

Taya was startled, with her mouth half-opened and unable to speak.

Seeing Taya's surprised look, Mitsuko covered her mouth and laughed.The gentle woman smiled lightly, and there were slight smile lines in the corners of her eyes, which inexplicably made people feel sad.

"My child's father and I have also thought about it. Although you are Xiaoguang's colleague, there is no need to come here twice a month. At first, you always come here with gifts. And I generally know about Xiaoguang's friends. Two, although they have been here before, they are not as diligent as you. So, the relationship between you and Xiao Guang is definitely not just as simple as colleagues."

Taya opened his mouth, and now he can't remember a word of what he wanted to say, and he squeezed for a long time before he stumbled out a few words: "I, I like light. Auntie, I didn't mean not to say it. I just, just don't know what to say..."

"Well, we understand. It's really hard to say." Mitsuko smiled, without the rage that Taya imagined, "Xiaoguang is a careless kid, and there are many major problems than minor problems. Said I'm not afraid of your jokes. When he said that he would share the rent with someone and move out, we were still worried that the two of us would have conflicts. Once you heard that it was the case, you were relieved. But I didn't expect the two of you to have such a relationship. "

Taya was embarrassed to hear it, but her heart was still warm.

He imagined countless situations, but he never thought that a mother's understanding and love for her child is so tolerant and great.

Taya smiled and said, picking up some of Shinto's bad habits and pettiness when they were living together, and telling them to Mitsuko, the two were talking and laughing, and they were both thinking about the same person.

While joking, Taya secretly promised in his heart: Shinto, wait for me, wait for me, and take you home.

The author has something to say: leave form

①The text has nothing to do with this article, and will be replaced in future updates.

②I have just returned to my residence, so I am here to ask for a leave of absence.

③The elders come to play in the city where they live, and the younger generation wants to entertain them.Tomorrow I have to get up early to go shopping, eat and chat. I don't know what time I will be back at night.There is not enough time and energy, so I asked for two days off.

④ A conservative estimate is two days. If you continue to accompany the day after tomorrow, three days is also possible.

⑤Sorry, little cuties!Although I really want to finish the remaining chapters in one go... Afterwards, there will be a big chapter drop [make a fist! 】.

⑥If you want to read the article, you can read the old article "Fog Mirror". If you are interested, you can bookmark "Nineteen".The specific copy, explanation, and links are in the last chapter! ←It can be said that it is quite unnecessary to face (/ω＼)

that's all.

2017. 10, 27

Put the lid on the pot, come up and throw a chapter...

The second countdown to the end, this chapter is not satisfactory, but let's do it first, and it should be repaired later.

If you want to watch extra episodes, you can pre-order them.

If not, the next chapter is over.

that's all.

2017. 10, 31

(It was originally planned to end in October, alas, the plan can't keep up with the changes--)

It was only after sending it out last night that I realized that a large section of content was missing, and it didn’t even match the title.

After thinking about it for a day, it is now truly complete.

Set a Flag, tomorrow will be the finale!

2017. 11, 01