Sitting at episode 21 of 75, this follows directly from Hikaru's pivotal decision to pursue the insei path, shifting the narrative from whether he'll commit to Go toward what that commitment actually costs. The episode serves as a crucial bridge, grounding the emotional fallout of his choice before the intensity of his upcoming insei examination arc. It's a necessary pause that deepens Hikaru's relationships so the stakes of leaving them behind actually mean something going forward.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateMar 6, 2002

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