[Soul of Chess] What if

Taya took a box of steaming takoyaki from Shinto in a daze.

The freshly baked takoyaki is golden in color, with a thin layer of sauce evenly brushed on it, and paired with emerald green crushed seaweed, it looks very appetizing.

However, it seems to have lost its appeal in front of Taya.

I saw that he was just holding the box lightly with his right hand, his brows were slightly frowned, as if he was thinking about something.

Taya is still a little puzzled up to now, and always feels that Shinto seems to be avoiding the chess player just now on purpose.

Why is this?

Did they have any conflicts before?

It's just that, compared to those insignificant issues, Taya still cares more about the chess game just now.

As he said before, it was really a beautiful round.

That game of chess was not a unilateral strength crush.Shindo seems to have guided the opponent's chess power.With the joint efforts of both parties, the game record was finally completed.

It's incredible.Just watching that game made people very excited, as if the person playing chess was me.

Such emotions... It's been a long time...

The fear that was caused by being shocked by the profound strength that was stronger than himself and had no end, finally disappeared after this game of chess.

The most important thing about Go is the joy of playing.How could I forget it myself?

Taya couldn't help but think of himself asking his father if he had the talent to play Go when he was a child?

At that time, my father answered himself like this: "Are you talking about the ability to play chess well? Hahaha! I don't know whether you have the talent..."

That was not the answer I was expecting.

Just when I lowered my head, my father squatted down and gently put his hands on his head: "I don't know if Ah Liang has the ability to play chess well, but I know that Ah Liang already has more Two proud talents. One is the ability to work harder than anyone else. The other is the ability to love Go."

Yes, from a long time ago, without knowing it, I have loved Go so deeply.

It is this love that has supported me through countless difficult days and nights.No matter how confused and frustrated he was, he persevered.It is precisely because of this that he was able to overcome all kinds of difficulties bravely and move straight towards the direction of the miraculous skill, and then he has the current chess skills and self-confidence.

Even on such a difficult day, I gritted my teeth and persevered.However, why did I feel timid because I was shocked by Shinto's profound strength before, and I forgot my love for Go so much, and even had the idea of ​​​​running away?

This is really inappropriate.

Fortunately, now I have regained my love for Go again.

The current self is not yet Shinto's opponent...but, from now on, I will try my best to catch up with Shinto, strive to improve myself, and let myself have a level that can become Shinto's opponent.

By the way, my father also said that we must challenge Go with enthusiasm and never escape.

Therefore, no matter how fearful I am, I will never run away from it!

"Huh... It's a good thing we escaped quickly, otherwise it would have been a disaster." Shinto said vaguely while chewing on takoyaki, "You don't know how scary that person is."

As if thinking of something, he turned to Taya: "Taya, do you know that person?"

"Eh?" The name was suddenly called, and Taya recovered from his contemplation.After he realized that Shinto was asking himself if he knew the person who played against him before, he thought for a while, but he didn't have such a person in his memory, so he said truthfully: "The person just now? I don't have any impression, It must be someone I don't know. What's wrong?"

After hearing this, Shinto breathed a sigh of relief: "What! So you don't know him, Taya. It seems that that person was talking nonsense before!" He said angrily, "Taya, do you know , That person actually said that you are his defeated general! What a shameless statement!"

Compared to Shinto's indignation, Taya's reaction was very flat: "Oh? Is that so."

"Taya, aren't you angry when people say that?" Shinto was puzzled.If someone deliberately said something that didn't match the facts and belittled him, he would definitely be blown up!It is absolutely impossible to give up without asking the other party for a theory.

"Hmm..." Taya seemed to reflect on his behavior, and finally said calmly, "However, after all, he is irrelevant, so whatever you say is up to him."

Seeing that the parties involved are so indifferent, Shinto no longer entangles with this matter.

"Taya, why are you here now?" After a pause, Shinto asked.

"I'm sorry, I'm late because I have something to do..." Taya said apologetically.

No, that's not a reason.If I hadn't been to the guild hall in the first place, I wouldn't have been asked by the guests to play guiding chess, and I wouldn't have missed the appointment...

"As expected!" Hearing Taya's words, Shinto didn't delve into it, but seemed a lot more relaxed, "I knew, Taya, you must have been delayed by something, so you came late. Since you have already come , then let’s have enough fun! I’m going to treat you today~”

Then, for the rest of the time, Shinto took Taya to almost all the stalls, and Taya also tasted a lot of food that he had rarely touched before.

Until the sun went down, Shindo still seemed to have something to say.

"Taya, did you have fun today?" Shinto asked seriously, as if he cared about Taya's answer.

Although it is not clear why Shinto invited himself out to play, he still replied: "Well, I am very happy."

Today, under the leadership of Shindo, I have seen many things other than Go, and tasted many foods that I have never touched.This feeling is very new to me.

Speaking of it, it seems that apart from going to school, I have been living in the world of Go.

Since I don’t like the lively atmosphere very much, I would read the chess records in my seat whenever I have time, or simulate the game in my heart, and I rarely participate in ball games that most boys like. of.In addition, after school, I went directly to the Go club, and I didn't play games with other people.In this way, it seems that I don't have any friends to play with at school...

If Jindo hadn't invited him here to play today, maybe he would still know nothing about these things.

Thinking of this, Taya couldn't help feeling a little more close to Shinto.

"Just be happy!" Hearing Taya's reply, Shinto smiled happily.

In fact, the reason why Shinto invited Taya to participate in the celebration of Haze Middle School was because during the second game, Saoi did not control the situation well, and cut off all the retreats of Taya with a single knife...

Taya's figure full of powerlessness and despair has been deeply imprinted in the depths of Shinto's memory, and he can't get rid of it no matter what.

When Shindo went to try to invite Taya that day, although he was rather nervous, he still faintly felt the depression on Taya.It was also because of this that even though he had retreated a bit, he still pretended to be relaxed.Fortunately, his actions worked, Taya agreed to his invitation, and came here today, even though he came a bit late...

Now Taya seems to be no longer so depressed.It seems that it is really right to invite Taya here!Shinto thought silently.

"If there are no accidents, I will also study in this school after this spring..." Suddenly, Shindo said with a sigh, and then he looked at Taya, "By the way, Taya , where are you going to study in junior high school?"

"...I'm going to take the entrance exam to Haiwang Middle School." Taya said hesitantly.

"Sea King? The well-known King of the Sea?!" Shinto widened his eyes in surprise, and then said with admiration, "Taya, you are so amazing! I dare not even think about it."

Shinto's words were full of admiration.

"No... I'm not that good. Speaking of which, Shinto's chess ability is really admirable." Taya looked at Shinto sincerely and said this.

"..." Unexpectedly, the topic would turn to this, Shinto said in embarrassment, "No... Actually, I don't..."

However, as soon as he started talking, Shindo couldn't help but stop.

What to say?

Are you saying you're not that good at all?

However, if he was really not good at all, how could he win against Taya, even twice in a row?It can't be called luck.

Therefore, you can't say that, it will only be regarded as polite words.

Do you want to let yourself tell yourself that you don't know anything about Go, you don't even know how to take chess pieces, and everything is just played by Zuowei?

No, let alone say that.

Whether Taya would believe it or not was one thing.Even if he really believed it, then he probably would no longer have his own existence in his eyes...

I am also really contradictory.

As for what Shinto didn't finish, Taya just treated it as being modest by Shinto, and didn't ask further questions.

He thought for a while, and asked in a slightly formal tone: "Shinto, do you want to become a professional chess player?"

"Occupation?" After Shinto repeated it, he realized that Taya was talking about a professional chess player.

Do you want to become a professional chess player?

how is this possible.

How could he possibly become a professional chess player with his half-baked level?

If it's Zuowei, it must be very easy to become a professional chess player.

However, that was Zuowei, not himself.

However, in the eyes of others, the person with advanced chess skills is himself, not Zuowei.

Do you want to take the credit for Zuo Wei as your own with peace of mind?

No, this cannot be done.

Zuo Wei has nothing but Go.

Although he said that he would be satisfied as long as he could continue playing chess, he still couldn't take Zuowei's credit for granted.

What's more... Zuowei will disappear in the end...

"I never thought of becoming a professional Go player..." Shinto said after thinking for a long time.Then, he asked back, "What about you? Taya... Do you want to become a professional chess player?"

"I think."

Without any hesitation, Taya replied like this.His tone reveals the determination that must be done and the self-confidence that should be taken for granted.

Hearing Taya's answer, Shinto felt a little speechless.

In fact, he knows that he and Taya are not from the same world.

He knew it from the beginning.