Cherish the time

Ta Yaliang admitted that his opponent this time is really outstanding among his peers, and his strength is a little bit stronger than that of Lu Li who he fought against in the morning.

But he can win.

He could see the result, and he believed in it.

He remembered a question he asked his father a long time ago.

——"When will my chess skills be regarded as a breakthrough?"

Father touched the top of his head with those big warm hands, and replied after thinking for a while.

- "Wait until the day you know what 'I can win' feels like."

Black and white chess pieces fall alternately on the board, and the sound of collision is like a series of dense and harmonious drumbeats.

On the chessboard, the chess pieces of the two sides are uneven and restrict each other, showing a state of stalemate that is difficult to resolve.

An Zhilin clenched his teeth.

He is strong and has a strong personality, and he looks down on chess players from countries other than the Republic of Korea. This time, he was forced to this point by a Japanese second-dan who was two years younger than him. Then he made a big move and forced the opponent to bow his head and admit defeat immediately.

However, the balance of victory did not tilt to his side as he wished, but gradually approached Ta Yaliang's side in the slow-paced tug-of-war.

When it came to the closing stage, An Zhilin calculated the final result with an ashen face.

…just half an eye away.

...he will lose to Ryo Taya.

Victory and defeat.

The Japanese team defeated the Korean team with two wins and one loss.

Although the battle between China and South Korea has not yet been carried out, the Japanese team has confirmed the final victory with two team wins.

Therefore, the Japanese team can take a good rest on the morning of the third day without any worries, and recharge their energy before boarding the plane back home.

After the game was over, when both chess players shook hands one by one, An Zhilin held Taya's hand and said fiercely, "(Next time I fight against you, I will definitely win you)!"

Taya subconsciously glanced at Shinto who had finished shaking hands beside him, and the latter leaned over and explained in his ear, "He said that he looks forward to the next fight with you, and he also said that he must win you."

"I will also look forward to that day." After listening to Shinto's translation, Ta Yaliang replied seriously while holding An Zhilin's palm.

Shinto also translated this answer to An Zhilin.

The two teenagers held hands and looked at each other, the recognition of each other and the unyielding fighting spirit ignited deep in their eyes.

"That's great..." Looking at the harmonious scene in front of him, Shindo couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"The enthusiasm of young people is always the most motivating thing. Zuo Wei also expressed his agreement, "Seeing them like this, I will think of you and Xiao Liang." 』

"...haha, yes. Shindo took a long breath, "I don't know how he is doing over there—even if I'm gone, I hope he won't be lonely. 』

"But you also know that it's impossible. Zuo Wei couldn't help interjecting, "——How much you value Xiao Liang, Xiao Liang values ​​you so much!" 』

Shinto was speechless.

It just so happened that at this moment, An Taishan with a shy smile on his seventh stage walked towards him with a clear goal.

Hikari Shinto smiled at him, "(excuse me...does An Qidan have anything to do with me)?"

"(Huh...you can speak Korean, so it's much more convenient)." An Taishan smiled more gently, "(I think you play chess very well, I don't know who your teacher is) ?”

"(My teacher...is Honinbo Hidesaku)." Shinto Hikaru thought for a while, gave him a harmless smile, and told a big truth that seemed like a lie.

Hearing this unexpected answer, An Taishan was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously asked, "(Did you learn it from Xiu Ce's chess records? That's really amazing)!"

"(...That's almost what it means)." Shindo Hikari followed his words very naturally.

"(That's really amazing...)" An Taishan praised again and again, before he finally revealed his reason for coming, "(I don't know if you have time to play a game with me)?"

Shinto Hikaru translated this sentence to Sakai who was standing aside.

"I want to get off!"Xiaoguang!I want to go! 』Zuo Wei, who was a little careless, suddenly had his eyes lit up, and shouted loudly.

Shinto considered the rest of the schedule, "(If it's tomorrow morning, I'd be free...but then you were playing against the Chinese team)."

An Taishan casually asked about their schedule, only to be dismayed to find that the only time they could play chess was tonight—but Shinto said that he already had an appointment with someone else.

"(Then... I can only look forward to your coming to Korea next time)." An Taishan stretched out his hand to him, "(When you come back next time, please remember that I am the first one to make an appointment to play chess with you people).”

"(I must remember)." Shinto smiled and took his hand.

As soon as he returned to the comfortable hotel, Shinto dug out the clothes to be changed and a disposable shower cap from the box to take a shower.

Seeing his impatient look, Hegu lay on the bed and teased him, "Have you not showered in a week?"

"A week...not, but two days." Shindo lifted up his clothes and sniffed, and made a disgusted expression, "It almost stinks."

He Gu looked at him dubiously, "Really? But when I sat with you today, I didn't smell anything."

"...That's because your own smell is too strong." Shindo said as he walked into the bathroom with his clothes in his arms.

"Nonsense!" He Gu yelled in dissatisfaction first, then sneaked to the bed to confirm that Jin Teng had entered the bathroom, then grabbed his clothes and sniffed twice, then shouted, "I It has no taste at all!"

After entering the bathroom, Hikaru Shinto put the clean clothes on the towel rack outside the shower curtain, then pressed the water outlet of the bathtub, and then turned on the faucet to adjust the water temperature.

After adjusting the water temperature, he kept the faucet on, stood on the floor and began to take off his clothes and put on the shower cap.

Not long after, the bathroom was filled with steam.

Seeing such a situation, Hikari Shinto turned on the exhaust fan switch with common sense, and the sudden cool wind made him shiver involuntarily.

"Today's game was really good. 』 Sato, who was sitting outside the door, spoke in a good mood.

"That's because the opponents are very interesting," Shinto replied, splashing water on his body to moisten his body, "Whether it's Chen Xiaodong or Park Sung-eun, there are amazing things." 』

"Well, the boys in China and Korea are amazing! 』

"Actually, the quality of young Japanese chess players is also good, but they are still not very competitive in the entry stage. 』

"Oh... Is that the limit on the number of people who can join the ranks every year that you said before?" 』

"Well, this is one aspect, and another aspect—"

"Xiaoguang? ”His sudden interruption of words made Zuo Wei immediately aware that something was wrong with him, “What’s wrong with you? 』

"...I can't seem to move..." The words accompanied by a wry smile reached Zuowei's ears.

"! 』The next moment after hearing those words, Sakai floated into the bathroom.

——I saw Shinto, who was covered in foam, lying on the ground, struggling to stand up with his hands on the ground.