A/N: Hello, I do hope you like this chapter and story and will continue reading. I've been way too obsessed with watching Supernatural and playing Pokemon Sun that I didn't write when I was supposed to.

Disclaimer: I do not own Hikaru no Go or its characters

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Continuous Wins

Hikaru's POV

I was reading a Book on the Train that was heading to where the Pro Exam is held. It was called 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brien.

'I have to pass this Exam' I was determined to do this for my parents. Adjusting my navy blue Collared Button-Up I got off the Train. When I reached the building I put my Phone in the pocket of my black Jeans hearing Waya call my name.

Walking into the building together I took off my violet sk8 hi Vans putting them where they're supposed to go. "Are you going to be okay taking the Exam?

Tsubaki's supposed to be here today" Waya asked when I walked up to him. I nodded smiling. Hearing Fuku greet us I did the same when I caught up to Waya.

Reaching the Break Room I greeted Isumi before almost falling over. Tsubaki greeted me saying it's been a long time.

"Yes it has, I had meant to tell you this earlier but I'm sorry" bowing when I apologized. "What's with the apology? You don't need to apologize" he said chuckling at me.

"I was rude to you the last time, there was a lot going on but that isn't an excuse" I informed looking him in the eyes. "Don't mention it it's in the past" he told me patting my shoulder, hard.

"Aren't you glad you made it to the Finals kiddo?" he asked excitedly making me nod. "Of course I am, playing with Kawai-San and the others again made me really excited for it" I smiled. "Who's 'Kawai-San'?" Tsubaki tilted his head confusion covering his face.

"Someone I used to play against six years ago. He always ruffles my hair" I smiled chuckling a bit.

"I hope we can finish our Match this time around" he told me smiling and I hoped the same. "I do to" I told him. The Organizer told us that if we want a Box Lunch we have to order it before ten by the door.

He asked if I was getting some but I shook my head. "No, I packed my own but thank you for asking" I smiled placing my bag on the Table.

"What are we gonna do?" Sai asked making me smile. 'Why don't we check out where I'll be playing?' I suggested which he agreed to. He told me to lead the way so I did.

Upon reaching the room I sat down on the edge near the wall. 'We play three times a week: Sundays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays.

This year the Exam has over twenty-eight Finalists but lasts around two months' explaining as I read. He asked if we have to draw like we did in the Prelims. I nodded telling him only the top three pass the Exam.

Seeing the man I beat the Second Round of the Prelims he had a cocky smirk on his face. Hearing Ijima call my name I placed my Book down.

"What is it Ijima?" I asked when he sat down on my right. He asked if I made it to the Finals on a By (1) making me shake my head. "If that's the rumor I'm not surprised he was cocky" sighing I read my book again.

"Who was?" he asked in return. "The one I won against in the Second Round of the Prelims" I answered simply turning the page.

My name was called when we were told to grab a number like before. Standing up I headed to the Table to get mine. I ended up getting number 7 which I showed to the man.

Ijima ended up as my opponent which I don't mind. The rules were simple really:

Three hour time limit.

One minute for a single move as Overtime.

White has a 5.5 Komi.

We were told to begin after we were given the rules. I had gotten Black and played when I was supposed to following the rules given. It was 12:30 when we stopped the Clock for Lunch.

Feeling weight on my back twice I heard Tsubaki ask me if I want to go to Lunch with him. "Only if I pay" I smiled making him tell me to not get smart with him.

Third Person POV

"Their getting along well" Isumi said shocked by this before Waya spoke. He suggested it was because of them taking Hikaru to a few Go Salons. Ijima was shocked and angry at this voicing it.

"He said he hadn't played in many before so we took him to some" Waya explained turning to Ijima. Ijima yelled that Hikaru is their competition and they just made him stronger.

"Those who are destined to be strong will become stronger no matter what you do. Besides he's been playing Titles and Pros long before he became an Insei" Waya told him. This shocked Ijima.

"Then you shouldn't have helped him! You're both idiots" Ijima yelled storming away from them. "We're not stupid.

Morishita-Sensei said that I've gotten stronger since we started playing with Hikaru" Waya told Isumi. "Your game has improved since then" Isumi agreed smiling softly at him. Waya exclaimed that he feels it and that this is the year he'll pass.

"Let's check out the Pairings Chart" Waya told him heading to where it's at. "I'm playing Shindo on the second to last day" Waya informed sitting down in front of the Chart.

"We're playing against each other in Match thirteen" he continued. "I'll be playing Shindo before I play you" Isumi smiled hands on his knees as he bent over to read. Isumi asked if Ijima was right.

If they did the right thing. "We'll look pretty stupid if we don't pass and he does" Waya told him laughing.

"I think we should at least wish him luck. He is doing it for his parents" Isumi advised. Waya agreed with a nod.

Hikaru's POV

It was 1:15 by the time the Matches started again. Despite the forty-five minute Lunch Break Ijima was still nervous.

He resigned with his Clock stopping at 1:32 and mine at 2:03. Cleaning up the Stones Ijima left making me frown. Something, or someone, upsetted him during the break.

On day three School started up again. I was reading 'The Book of Five Rings' by Miyamoto Musashi for my Advanced Literature Class while I was on the Train.

It was interesting in some regards. After the Match I placed down the Stamp. Writing that I had won by 6.5 points.

I went to another Match after that was done winning that one as well. I continued winning till I got six in a row for a while.

Akira's POV

Looking at the Matches from the Pro Exam I saw that Hikaru had won six Matches in a row. I was glad he's doing well but I wonder if his playing is different from when I played him last. He's one of the only four to have won every Match so far.

He had given me his NetGo Account from a few years ago but I haven't looked it up yet. Hearing mom inform me of someone from the Go Association calling me I got up.

Answering the call I thanked her. When she left I heard them ask if I can give Ochi lessons at his home. Asking if I heard them correctly by repeating what they asked they asked if I was too busy.

"I'm sorry but would you mind telling them no for me? I have some Games I need to focus on right now" I answered them.

I felt a bit guilty for asking. He mentioned that Ochi was an Insei making me debate it. I can always ask Hikaru if he can show me his Games.

He has a lot on his plate with his dad though. "I'll see if I have time in between Matches.

He most likely wants to pass the Pro Exam" I answered sighing low enough so they don't hear it. "Can you send me some dates and times when I can go over and I'll call back to make sure?" I asked a bit tired right now. I thanked him when he said he'll Fax it to my home.

A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 8:03 P.M. on February 8, 2017.

1) I do not know if it's spelled this way so I'm sorry if the spelling's wrong.

I do hope you like this chapter and story and will continue reading.