Hikaru no Go: Hidden Emotions

Disclaimer: How I wished but Hikaru no Go does not belong to me ...it's the ingenious work of Obata-sensei and Hota-sensei.

Please forgive my bad grammar and other language error.

CHAPTER 1

"Arimasen..."

The 4-dan opponent gave up. He realized the difference between them. How can this kishi still be in sho-dan?

The boy with blonde hair (in the front) bowed. He then stood up and grabs his bag.

"Sigh... when can I compete against someone with higher dan..." he put on his shoe and plans to have his lunch at the ramen shop when suddenly...

"Shindo!"

"Huh?" the 15 year old boy turned his head.

Running towards him is Touya Akira, Hikaru's rival, wearing a white sweater and brown pants.

"What is it?" Hikaru did not wait for his panting friend to catch his breath.

"Didn't you hear?"

"What?"

"As part of the Hokutohai success, the organizers are awarding the three of us. You, me and Yashiro will be heading to China for two weeks."

"China?" Hikaru's eyes grew wide.

"Yes. This is organized for Japanese kishi in order for us to learn more about Go in China. We will be able to learn and compete with kishi from China."

"Really?"

"That is what I heard from the organizers. They will inform you and Yashiro soon, as well as your family members. But it all depends whether you will choose to go or not."

"This is a good chance! I'll go for sure!"

Akira just stares at his old time rival. There's a certain 'light' in Hikaru that never fades. In fact there's something in him that attracts Akira more and more... what is it actually? It's so abstract that it confuses his mind.
"Touya!"

"Huh?" Akira comes back to reality.

"What are you thinking? I called you a couple of times but you didn't answer me."

"Ah, sorry... I was just thinking that it would be a great chance to learn more in China." The black hair youth blushed in embarrassment. What was he thinking?

"Yea! It would be great!" Hikaru chuckled happily.

"Is it just going to be just the three of us?"

"No... they will pick another 2 kishi for this trip, since the total will be 6 kishi and Kurata-san took one place. But they will have to organize a competition before they decide who will be going." Akira just can't take his eyes off Hikaru's face.

"Really? Hahahaha~ then we can sit and observe their competition!"

"Come on! Let's go for a bowl of ramen! I'll bring you to my favourite shop!" and Hikaru pat on Akira's shoulder.

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"Ochi!" the young boy with a mushroom-like hair stopped his pace and adjust his glasses.

"Waya."

"Are you taking part?"

"You are talking about the China trip?"

"Yeah."

"Not that I cannot afford to go if I want to but since there are organizers who sponsor everything, why not? I can spend the rest of my money on something else."

"Oh~ Ochi is taking part as well?" A voice said from behind.

"Isumi." Waya and Ochi called out his name together.

"This time I can take part since it's for kishi under 21 years old..."
"You seem very happy..." Waya looked at Isumi.

"Of course. I can't take part in Hokutohai because I am 19 but this time it's different. Plus, I will be able to meet up with Yang Hai-san and other friends in China."

"Seems like this will be more interesting than the Hokutohai selection competition. Hm... since our greatest rivals are not in, maybe we stand a better chance!" Waya exclaimed.

"Will you still be going if you lose?"

"What? How to go if you are not chosen?"

"I heard from the organizers that all six person's meals and accommodation are provided (stay in hotel). So let's say we are not in the list but that doesn't mean we can't join them. We just have to go on our own expense. Plus, if we inform them (organizer) earlier they will help to get everything done in cheaper expense."

"That's a great idea Isumi! I have never thought about that!" Waya brightens up instantly.

"Waya..." Isumi looked at his childish expression but likes it all the same.

"Hey, we can get a few person and share rooms! Isumi you mentioned before that it would be cheaper."

"Hn. That is what people like you who don't stand to win will do." And he disappeared in the Ki-In."

"WHAT DID YOU SAY!? I WILL BEAT YOU IN THE NEXT GAME!!!" Waya shouts at him from behind but Ochi did not heed his words.

"Forget it... he always behave like that." Isumi calmed him down.

"Ne Isumi. Do you think I can beat the others and be one of the chosen one?" Waya said solemnly.

"I... I think you can do it... you have improved a lot..." Isumi was a little taken back to see Waya's sudden change in expression. Why does he look so... insecure? What is in his mind?

"Really? You think so? I'll call Hikaru tonight and talk to him about it! Come on, let's go in!" and walks in without noticing the disappointed look on Isumi's face.