[Soul of Chess] The intrigue of the foxes

"Of course." It's not for you!

The expression on the doll's face is serious, which is different from the paralysis after growing up. The current Toya Ryo is still childish, and that seriousness makes him look ridiculous and cute like a child pretending to be an adult. Ikeda of the chess game joked, "Grandpa, is he your grandson?"

Ta Yaliang was stunned, Ikeda waved his hand, and after a long while, he took a breath, "No, he is the son of a celebrity Ta Ya. Speaking of grandson, um... ah, time has passed, my little The ancestor must be rolling with anger!" He left in a hurry.

"Sit down, let's start now." Hikaru Shinto glanced at the crowd who were still unsatisfied, and said helplessly, "I'm going home after this game, so hurry up." Originally, he planned to finish the game The three of them went home, but since they finally got them here, no matter what, they had to play another game.

"Okay." Xiao Liang complied and sat down.

The two looked at each other, as if they had gained some tacit understanding, they spoke one after another.

"I'm Hikari Shinto."

"I'm Toya Ryo."

【Zuowei, he is the little friend I want to introduce to you. 】

Fujiwara Sawei just adjusted his state and was ready to continue, but was taken aback by this sentence: [Eh, really, but he is more like a human? ] Then he circled around Taya Ryo with a serious face, and waved his hands in front of him.

【I never said that he is a ghost, everything is in your imagination.】 Hikaru Shinto smiled, 【Don't look at him as a young man, he is quite powerful, at least he is the top type among his peers, I believe With you here, he will definitely be able to grow faster. 】

【Well, I don't really understand what you mean...】

[In his previous life, he was an equal opponent to me. It would be great if he could carry his memory and shrink like me. It will take decades for the child to grow up enough to be my opponent, but it would be better Teacher, I believe he will run faster. 】 Jin Teng glanced at the person next to him, 【It's up to you. 】

【His best opponent is you, Aguang】 Fujiwara Sawei shook his head, 【Even if I play chess with him, the person he sees is you. 】

Shinto Hikaru smiled noncommittally.

"Please advise."

"Please advise me more." After the words fell, the green eyes suddenly changed, and sharp edges burst out like sharp knives out of their sheaths.

[Don't be rash but don't go too far either,] Thinking of the scene in his previous life when Taya Ryo lost until he cried and stalked himself and asked to play chess, Shinto Hikaru couldn't help sighing, [He was very serious, to the extreme, just Especially stubborn. 】

【Me too. 】

【Um? 】

Fujiwara Sawei also said earnestly: [If I lose, I will also be very unwilling. Every serious chess player is obsessed with winning in Go. 】

【makes sense. 】Chess players' determination to win or lose should not be underestimated at any time.

Although it is very impolite to talk distractedly during a chess game, as long as you don't show it, no one will blame you.

[It’s really good.] After opening for a long time, Fujiwara Sawei said with emotion, [This kid is stronger than the three players who played chess just now, and his mentality is calm, but he is also bold when it is time to attack. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a leader at this age. , in a few years, I am afraid that I will become an opponent that even I find difficult. 】

However, for now, it is by no means an opponent.

Although Ta Yaliang didn't show it on the surface, his heart was already turned upside down.

To put it bluntly, staying next to the father of a powerful chess player, Toya Yoshihiro, watching countless high-level chess players come and go, he can be regarded as a man who has seen countless people. He is different from ordinary people, even if the opponent is older than him. , he also dared to play chess with it and strive for victory.

He considers himself special because he loves Go more than anyone else, and he is sure that he will make a living as a professional Go player in the future. Almost none of his peers can match him.

But today, he has been slapped in the face by his once arrogance.

——Do you really think that you are invincible among your peers? How ridiculous!

Taya Ryo stared at Shinto Hikaru's last blow, silent for a long time, and finally lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "...I lost."

How much unwillingness was suppressed in this short sentence, a sense of frustration, loss, and a trace of joy that he didn't even notice.

Shinto Hikari propped his cheek with his left hand, pointed at the chessboard with his right hand, and said, "You played well here, which made me feel a little tricky, but the attack on the lower right side was too fast and revealed flaws. Overall, it's pretty good." It can be regarded as steady and steady, and there are many bright spots.

It was the first time to be evaluated by peers like this. No matter how calm Ta Yaliang was, he couldn't control the astonishment on his face. He suddenly stood up and asked, "Who are you?"

Looking at Toya Ryo's serious face, Shinto Hikaru suddenly felt mischievous, and grinned: "Actually, I am an old monster who traveled to the modern age thousands of years ago. You can call me a chess monster."

"Huh?" Ta Yaliang was dumbfounded.

At this time, no one thought that such a joking title would later become an important opportunity in his life.

Shinto Hikaru glanced at the wall clock on the wall, stood up and stretched: "It's getting late, I have to go."

Taya Ryo, who quickly came back to his senses, also stood up quickly: "Wait a minute, Hikari Shinto, will you come again next time?"

"Just call me Hikari." It's been a long time since I heard someone call himself by his full name in such an aggressive manner. Shinto Hikari felt quite out of touch, and it was very funny, "I will come again."

"When?"

"Tomorrow."

"I'm waiting for you."

"Yeah." Shindo Hikaru raised his hand, "Goodbye."

【How do you feel, Zuo Wei? 】As soon as he went out, Shindo Hikaru asked impatiently.

[The potential is quite large, and it is quite interesting. 】Looking at the child's angry face, there is always a feeling of wanting to tease him.

【That's good. 】

As soon as he got home, Ta Yaliang locked himself in the room and couldn't come out. The abnormal behavior made the family feel strange all at once.

"Did something happen in the clubhouse?" Taya Akiko was a little worried.

"Go and ask." Although Taya Yukio was strict with his son, he was not indifferent. In just a few minutes, he looked at the door of his younger son's room more than a dozen times.

Not long after, Ms. Shihe called and told Akiko Taya everything that happened in the Go club. She also tried her best to say that she knew about Hikari Shinto, but the child appeared by herself without the company of adults. There was no elderly person present, so she didn't know much more than others.

A sixth grade student, about the same age as Ta Yaliang, has quite good chess skills. After defeating Ta Yaliang, Ta Yaliang was very surprised. Obviously, the opponent's chess strength exceeded his cognition.

Although he was deeply curious about the game his son lost, Taya Xingyang respected his son's privacy. As long as the child didn't tell, he wouldn't ask. The child is very interested, if it is convenient, bring him to let me see."

"Okay." Miss Shihe hesitated for a while, but still said, "Well, how is Xiaoliang now?"

Taya Akiko sighed: "Maybe I'm a little frustrated"

In fact, although Taya Ryo felt frustrated and frustrated, he was more joyful, full of the feeling of "finally found an opponent".

Ta Yaliang closed the record book, and the latest page inside was his defeat today. Although he felt frustrated, he gained a lot of money.

Fingers rubbed the flat and smooth cover slightly, Ta Yaliang closed his eyes, and rehearsed various possible responses in his mind, the corners of his mouth slightly raised: "I want to play more and more chess." So as to understand the real chess strength of that person .

Now the center of the whirlwind - Hikari Shinto himself was already at home. He had just eaten dinner and was still hiccupping, so he was dragged by his arms to play chess.

"Didn't you already play a lot of games today?" Shindo Hikaru couldn't help sighing, his hands are tired, boss, please be considerate of young adults.

[No matter how much you download, it's not enough! 】Fujiwara Sato jumped up and down excitedly.

"Yeah, don't you feel tired, I'm the one who is tired, okay, I'm the one who puts the chess pieces, please."

【Woooooooooooooooooooooooooo—】

"Besides, you can still download it tomorrow."

[Okay...] I can only compromise.

"If you're bored, just read the chess records." Seeing his pitiful face, Shindo Hikaru skillfully gave such a suggestion.

[Chess record?good good good good! 】

Shinto Hikaru put together several Go magazines that he bought along the way and spread them on the floor, reckoning that they would be read by him for a while, and raised his hand: "Call me after you finish reading, and I will turn the pages for you."

【Um. 】Fujiwara Zuowei lay down on the ground for a closer look, but didn't raise his head in response. Not long after, his whole body was immersed in his thoughts.

The roots of my ears are finally much cleaner, and I can quietly think about my next plan.

In the future... It is probably impossible for him to give up Go. For him, it is not just a hobby and occupation, but a very important part of his life.

In the past, he joked with Taya that he would not be a professional chess player, but it was just a joke. After all, he couldn't think of anything else that he could do well.

Collecting jade like in the previous life, how about being a professional jade collector in this life?Think about it or forget it, jade collection is not out of love but for other purposes.

The bracelet that Taya gave out when he got married is his most precious collection. It is said that it has the effect of prolonging life. I don’t know if it’s a trick, but it looks pretty. He spent a lot of money, but in the end he turned the token of love into a wedding gift for his heartbroken crush.

Pulling away, Shinto Hikari quickly returned to his thoughts, he looked at Ling who was engrossed in the newspaper, and called out softly: "Sawei."

【what? 】

He originally wanted to call out, but he didn't expect that he would respond and even turn his head to look at himself. He looked like a cute little animal. He couldn't help laughing and asked, "Are you happy today?"

【Well, very happy! 】 Fujiwara Sawei nodded fiercely.

"That's good." Shinto Hikari patted his head.

The ancient soul that has traveled through thousands of years Even if you disappear one day, I will not force you to stay. I only hope that you can live happily every day.

There was class the next day, and I went to the Go club after class in the afternoon. The elementary school closed very early, and the elementary school that someone attended was closer to his, so he should have been waiting for him.

Sure enough, when I arrived at the door, I saw Ta Yaliang obediently guarding the chessboard and chess box waiting for him. There were two chess boxes placed side by side on the chessboard in front of him, but there was a familiar looking person sitting beside him, dressed in Wearing a light-colored suit and tie, he looked like a 20-year-old adult.

"Ashihara..." The person who came here was familiar with Hikari Shinto, and had been in touch with him often before, so he wasn't too surprised.

After all, Taya Ryo is the proudest son of Taya Celebrity. He has strong chess skills at a young age and even dares to challenge high-ranking chess players. Ashihara is Taya's disciple and has contacts with Taya Ryo. They even become related because of their similar ages. It's no surprise that very good friends.

As soon as Shinto Hikari came, someone called Toya Ryo, and the two people in the corner cast their gazes over immediately.

"It's really early for you, Xiaoliang." Although bathed in the gaze of everyone, Shindo Hikari didn't feel a little embarrassed, "By the way, don't you need to do your homework?"

Ta Yaliang was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Uh, it's already done."

Shindo Hikaru sighed: "What a good boy." Unlike him, he was scolded by the class teacher again this morning.

Lu Yuan laughed: "Primary school students' homework shouldn't be difficult, I'll let Xiao Liang teach you later."

"It's not a difficult problem, it's a trouble. I really don't understand why elementary school students have such things as homework. It doesn't make any difference whether you do it or not." Shinto Hikari raised his mouth, "Xiao Liang, playing chess is so boring. , why don't we add some color to the head."

Toya Ryo, who clearly saw Shinto's purpose: "..."

The stupid and cute Fujiwara Sakumi also noticed it, so he was embarrassed to poke him: [Ah Guang, it's not good for you to bully Xiaoliang like this. 】

[Zuo Wei, where is your determination to win as a chess player? Why do you care so much at this time? Just win! 】

"Don't bully Xiaoliang, this kid really wants to play chess with you," or Lu Yuan came out to smooth things over, "It's better like this, how about next time with me, if you beat me..."

Ta Yaliang frowned: "Mr. Lu Yuan!" A professional chess player with a rank is playing against a child without a rank. This is bullying... Even if there is a voice in his heart urging him to support him, there is even an inexplicable belief in it. ——Ashihara may not necessarily be able to beat Shinto Hikaru.

Jin Tengguang didn't care at all, shrugged: "Okay, if I win, you can help me with my homework, then it's no problem."

Lu Yuan said in a deep voice: "On the contrary, if I win..." It just so happened that the teacher wanted to meet this kid, and if he won, he would be able to fool him into meeting his old man.

"If you win, I can promise any of your requests."

On the other hand, Fujiwara Zuowei gasped, a little anxious: [Ah Guang, is it really okay for you to be so arrogant? 】

[First, I really don't think he won you; second, I don't want to do homework; third, I want to pave the way for the future.It's not surprising that I'm a little bit more arrogant, diverting everyone's attention away, and my poor age and chess ability will easily become the focus. ] Shinto Hikaru opened his eyes and said nonsense, in fact, he didn't think much about it at all, he just felt that doing his homework was a headache, and he should find a scapegoat if he had this opportunity!

Of course, he didn't think about the consequences of the teacher seeing the different handwriting at all.

Fujiwara Sawei was confused by his pretending to be serious, and was so moved that he burst into tears and said: [Is it because of me?You are so kind to me, Hikari! 】

Shinto Hikari said seriously: [Of course, how could I bet with someone just because I didn't do my homework! 】

The time we spent together was too short, and Fujiwara Sawei, who hadn't figured out Shinto Hikari's nature, nodded in a daze: [That's right. 】It sounds reasonable.

After persuading this, Shindo Hikaru immediately raised his hand proudly and said: "Come on, let's make a quick decision."

For some reason, Ashihara suddenly felt a little uneasy: "Okay."

Fujiwara Zuowei leaned over and looked at the dog's pitiful eyes: [Ah Guang——]

[I know, you come and you come. 】

After all, he is a professional chess player. His attack and defense methods are quite mature, but his style of chess is a bit weak, his attack power is not strong enough, and he is not sensitive enough. He can't detect hidden traps. When chasing Fujiwara Sakai's chess pieces, he becomes chased instead. situation.

"I lost." Lu Yuan sighed, "Young people nowadays are really terrifying."

He said so, but somehow he had a feeling, a strange feeling-this chess didn't seem to be played by a teenager, the judgment was quick, the response was accurate, every move was not bad, it could be called a classic in the textbook , even Xiao Liang couldn't do it so well.

—You can't win.

But the reality was before his eyes, no matter how he doubted it, he couldn't avoid the facts he saw.

It would be okay if the opponent is Ogata, but the problem is that this kid is similar to Xiaoliang, this...is too shocking QAQ

While tidying up, Awara asked: "By the way, Shinto, who is the teacher who taught you Go?"

"I'll tell you when you win in the future, get this done for me first." Jin Tengguang pushed the pile of homework in front of him and urged.

Lu Yuan: "..." What a brat who deserves a beating.

After solving the only trouble, Shindo Hikaru turned his head and pulled the chess box to his side: "Let's play chess, Xiaoliang."

"……Um."