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Chapter Thirty-Nine: Problematic

Hikaru's POV

Walking into the building I took my black Loafers off. Tsubaki told me we get to play against each other today.

He was so excited he didn't get to sleep. "I'm gonna show ya that all the Games you've played till now have been lucky streaks" he told me and I just nodded smiling. "I don't mind if you do or don't" placing my Phone in my pocket.

"Think you can talk back to me now huh? What happened to the kid from before who was so nervous?" he asked making me freeze when I walked past him.

"My dad wasn't texting or calling and neither was my mom. Dad was supposed to text or call mom and me every hour but he didn't. I was nervous because I knew something was wrong and that was it" I know my voice sounded cold but I don't care.

Walking into the Break Room I heard Fuku call my name. I greeted him before I spoke to Tsubaki again.

"Can you take me for a ride on your Harley Davidson sometime?" (1) I smiled walking over to sit down across from Fuku. He left mumbling that he wouldn't lose to me. We started the Matches not long after that.

Time Skip: Lunch Break

Sipping my Italian Chamomile Herbal Tea Tsubaki asked why I didn't play the last move. "Because I didn't want to.

They won't know the move that I'll pick anyway so it puts pressure on them as well" I shrugged. "What does that have to do with anything?!" Tsubaki yelled making Ryo tell him to be quiet. This started an argument between the two.

Mentioning a cushy job was a stupid thing to mention. Tsubaki explained why he had to quit in an angry tone making Ryo feel guilty.

He was about to yell at him again for insinuating that it wasn't a good job before someone else spoke. He told him that the reputation of the job doesn't matter because they don't understand. He told us he's always worked part-time because of that.

Ryo asked if he was serious getting his attention. He mentioned that he's taken the Prelims five years now.

He was surprised that Ryo hasn't recognized his face by now. It is his first time making it pass the Prelims though. The one to my left asked if Ryo lives here in Tokyo.

When he said he does the man told us that he lives in Nagano. He explained that it costs almost 20000 Yen to get here and he normally stays for the day on Tuesdays.

On the weekends he stays at a friend's place here in Tokyo. The one to my right said that he doesn't just have money problems but too many things on his mind. He was a bit dull when he explained that he sometimes can't get to sleep.

He'd much rather spend the night at a friend's place than in a cramped Hotel room. A good change of pace to help him relax and all.

Tsubaki told Ryo that the Tokyo students have it easy but just got ignored. Because of this he switched to asking why he's not studying for College like the others. "There's no point in College if you become a Pro" was his answer.

Another man mentioned that many do this. They get into one of the top Universities and then focus on the Pro Test.

Another mentioned that those in High School normally go to College to get more qualifications. "What College are you planning to go to Hikaru?" Tsubaki asked. "Don't know yet, so far I've been suggested for Wilkes University, University of Louisiana in Monroe, and Gardner-Webb University" (2) I shrugged.

"That's a lot, how old are you?" the man beside me asked. "I'm only in… Seventh Grade?" I wasn't even sure which grade I was in.

The man across from Tsubaki mentioned that people would listen to him more if he didn't shout all the time. This however caused him to shout. Then someone mentioned that some of the things he says really irritates people.

He stood up telling the man to 'come here' and say that. This made me laugh from how he's so quick to yell.

Scene Change: Match Room

The Matches started when I heard Sai thinking. He was thinking about how the Players are so different but what brings them together is their passion for the Game. I ended up beating Tsubaki which he was hesitant to resign from.

I won my eighth Match without a problem but I don't think I'll win the next. I have a feeling something bad will happen.

Akira's POV

I told my mom I'd see her later before I left to board the Train. Tonight was the only night I could find that was free for me. The others I either had Games set up or I was to meet with Hikaru for Study Sessions.

Just like Hikaru I intend to take College courses online. Hopefully I'll get into American InterContinental University for an Entrepreneurship Degree.

Ochi has yet to lose a Match but it's the same with Hikaru. Hikaru is likely Ochi's biggest rival in the Exam. I just hope he doesn't think I only want to tutor him to learn about Hikaru's current style of play.

Scene Change: Ochi's House

Reaching the address given to me I pressed the call button on the wall by the gate. I spoke my name before the gates opened revealing the one who made the appointment.

Reaching the place we were supposed to play I started the Game with him. I think I was playing to win even though this is supposed to be a Teaching Game. A while into the Game I could tell that Ochi's a strong Player.

He's not as strong as Hikaru but he could be the second best. When he plays Hikaru I hope he can show me how the Match went.

Ochi acted a lot like a kid when his grandfather asked if he was alright. Ochi had run straight to the Bathroom as soon as I won the Game. When he sat down I spoke.

"I was told it was a Teaching Game. I saw that you wanted to go all out so I didn't hold anything back.

Do you want me to review the Game now?" I asked moving the Stones. He said that he already has an idea as to why he lost. He said that he was a bit aggressive on a part of the Board when he should've extended.

I told him that was half of the reason since he spends too much time looking at Territory when he should focus more on using his strongest to attack. I told him a place he should've moved where it would be solid.

He was quiet and when I looked up something was bothering him. His eyebrows were furrowed being the main indicator. "I've been monitoring the Matches online for a while now" I started.

"Only three have been undefeated so far. You, Isumi, and Hikaru" I told him before he told me that was wrong.

Hikaru had lost today making me freeze. "Who beat him?" I asked a little confused. "He wasn't beaten.

He had to go to the Hospital because his mom got into a Car Accident" he told me. I was worried about this because he never told me.

"He never told me about that" I spoke aloud. This confused him before he asked if we actually speak. "Yes Hikaru and I speak frequently.

We have Study Sessions for Colleges and High School every week" I explained cleaning up the Stones again. "I ask him about his Matches sometimes but he never tells me anything useful" I smiled a little disheartened.

"What do you think of Hikaru's play?" I asked when I closed the Go Bowl. He told me he doesn't think of him as a threat which is a very bad thing. "Underestimating your opponents is never a good thing Ochi-San" I told him a bit stern.

"And how would you know?" he asked a bit angry with me. "I've lost many times to Hikaru, he wasn't even playing how he used to and I lost" I smiled softly.

"Would it be alright if I teach you till you go against Hikaru? I may have lost three times to a Player he's played in the past and beat but it wouldn't be too much trouble would it?" I asked. He started yelling for some reason making me sigh.

He mentioned me not having any real reason to care about Hikaru making me frown. "How about this?

Hikaru's not chasing me, I'm chasing him" I smiled taking my leave after I bowed to his grandfather. His grandfather walked me to the door for some reason before I was outside. "I appreciate you coming out, maybe we can schedule another appointment if needed" he asked.

"Of course, just call and I'll see if I have time" I smiled at him. Bowing I headed towards the Train Station to head home.

Hikaru's POV

I was playing a Game against Sai again when he started talking. I nodded telling him that I know in a soft tone. I didn't want to sound rude.

At some point he started yelling and I don't know why. I was actually glad my mom wasn't here to hear all the yelling.

Time Skip: Next Day

At the building we're taking the Pro Exam in I got a call from Akira. Taking my Phone from my Jean's pocket I answered the call. "Have your Games started yet?" I heard right when I answered.

"No not yet, why are you calling Akira?" smiling since he doesn't call so much anymore. "I was wondering when we'll have our next Study Session?" this however made me frown.

"I don't know, I have to visit my mom for the next few days" I explained a little upset. "Why didn't you tell me about that by the way? I had to hear that you lost because your mom had a Car Accident from Ochi" he told me.

I was a bit surprised by this but not at the same time. "Sorry I had a lot on my mind that day" I frowned since it was true.

My dad had stopped breathing and was diagnosed with Chronic Bronchitis that day. "I have to go now Akira I'll call you back later" I smiled reaching the doorway. Ending the call I saw Isumi walk in, I greeted him as usual but he was shocked by this

A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 10:40 P.M. on February 8, 2017.

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