: After a run-in with a bullying Go player, Hikaru decides to learn the fundamentals properly. He enrolls in a Go class, where his childhood friend Akari Fujisaki follows him, showing her growing interest in his new hobby.
: After being kicked out of a session due to Sai’s persistence in challenging others, Hikaru decides to enter the Children's Go Tournament. Hikaru No Go Episode 8
The episode highlights the friction between Hikaru's personal desire to play and Sai’s ancient, overwhelming passion for the game. Hikaru is no longer just a passive vessel; he is starting to feel the competitive spark, even if it leads to awkward social situations, like being expelled from a class. : After a run-in with a bullying Go