[Soul of Chess] What if

When we set off from grandpa's house, the sky had already turned dark.

By the time Ah Guang got home, it was already late.

"Xiaoguang, why are you back now? Is there something wrong at school?" Mother Mitsuko asked worriedly.

"No, Mom. I'm going to play Go at Grandpa's house." Seeing his mother's worried expression, Ah Guang felt a little annoyed.

If I had known earlier, I should have called at Grandpa's house first.he thought so.

"Go?" Hearing Aguang's answer, Mitsuko was very puzzled.

"Well. It's the kind of chess that grandpa often plays." Knowing that the word go is too unfamiliar to his mother, Ah Guang changed the term.

In fact, speaking of it, I was very unfamiliar with Go before.But now... Ah Guang secretly glanced at Zuo Wei beside him.However, Zuo Wei still seemed to be depressed.Seeing this, Ah Guang couldn't help sighing silently.

"Okay. But next time, I have to tell my mother in advance." Mitsuko's expression eased a lot.

"Hi~" Knowing that he passed the test and didn't have to suffer from his mother's nagging, Ah Guang heaved a sigh of relief.After he thought for a while, Ah Guang asked uncertainly: "By the way, Mom, I want to learn Go. Is it possible?"

The reason why I am not sure is because I have too much dark history in the past...

"Eh? It's not impossible." It seemed that she was very surprised that her son suddenly wanted to learn how to play chess, but Mitsuko didn't immediately express her disapproval.However, thinking of Ah Guang's previous performance, she couldn't help worrying: "But last time you said you wanted to learn to draw, but within a few days..."

Seeing that his mother had a tendency to criticize his black history, Ah Guang quickly answered, "I won't this time, Mom. I really want to learn some basics of Go."

Mitsuko looked at Aguang's sincere eyes, and realized that her son might really want to learn how to play chess this time, so she no longer discouraged his enthusiasm: "Well... since you have said so... Alright then. Tomorrow I will inquire about where I can learn Go."

Since my mother said so, it means that she agrees.So, Ah Guang responded happily: "Thank you, Mom!"

The weekend is coming soon.

"Wow... this is it..."

Looking at the newly decorated building in front of him, Ah Guang couldn't help but exclaim.

This is the place that Mitsuko’s mother found for Aguang to learn Go. There is one class per week, not only free of charge, but also very close to home, which fully meets Aguang’s needs.

Are you playing Go here?Zuowei also looked at the building in front of him with great interest.Even her cheeks were flushed with excitement.

Maybe.Hearing Zuo Wei's question, Aguang replied uncertainly.

Ah Guang came a bit late, at this time the sound of lectures could already be heard in the classroom.

"...Heizi made a good move..." Ah Guang happened to hear these words after pushing open the door.

This is a big classroom.There is a whiteboard with a chessboard drawn on the front, and there are several long tables in the classroom.

There were already many people sitting in the classroom at this time.A very gentle man with glasses was in front of the podium, and he was moving the chess pieces on the whiteboard while explaining.He is Michio Shirakawa, a lecturer in the Go classroom.

Before everyone turned their eyes over, Ah Guang hurriedly stooped, tiptoed to the back of the classroom, and sat down in an empty seat.

Ah Guang listened attentively to the teacher's explanation.It's a pity that he listened carefully for a long time, but he was still confused.

I can't understand what he's saying at all!Ah Guang complained softly in his heart.

After hearing this, Zuo Wei covered his mouth and snickered: That's because Ah Guang is a beginner~

A light!A light!I don't know how the teacher's chess skills are?Zuo Wei feels very fresh about everything, and whenever he has the opportunity, he will ask A Guang to ask questions.

I heard it was professional.

Professional?After hearing this word, Zuo Wei looked confused.

They are people who earn money by playing Go.Ao Guang simply explained.

"Then, that's the end of the lecture. Let's start playing chess!"

Then, amidst the voices of "please advise me" from the people around, Mr. Bai Chuan walked to the seat where Aguang was.

"Are you Shindo? Is this your first time learning Go?" Just like his appearance, Mr. Bai Chuan's tone was very gentle.

"Ah! Yes, I don't understand anything." As soon as he saw the teacher, Ah Guang couldn't help but become solemn.

"Well, why are you interested in Go?"

Ah Guang looked at Zuo Wei beside him, hesitated and said, "I can't say I'm interested... I just want to learn some basics..."

"I understand." Teacher Bai Chuan smiled, "Then, let's play the game of picking up food."

"A game of eating?" Ah Guang repeated the unfamiliar vocabulary.

"That's right. Use this game to remember what you said about 'a little basics.'"

Ah Guang didn't know how to answer, so he kept silent.

"Are you ready?" Teacher Bai Chuan asked warmly.

Then, just like that, the day's Go lesson was over.

"Student Jinto, come to class early next time." Before Aguang left the classroom, Mr. Bai Chuan urged.

"Yes!" Ah Guang replied quickly after hearing it.After that, Aguang seemed to think of something, "By the way, teacher. Let me ask you...do you know Fujiwara Sakai?" After hesitating for a while, Aguang still asked.

A light?Hearing his own name suddenly, Zuowei looked at Aguang in confusion.

"Fujiwara...Sawei...?" Teacher Bai Chuan repeated the name uncertainly.

He thought for a while and said apologetically, "Sorry, I don't know. Does that person have anything to do with Go?"

Hearing Bai Chuan's words, Zuo Wei couldn't help but slightly frowned, looking a little sad.

Seeing this, Ah Guang quickly said: "Well... Forget it, pretend I didn't ask. Goodbye, teacher!"

After speaking, he quickly ran out of the classroom.

Seeing Zuo Wei's sad expression, Ah Guang felt uncomfortable.

Zuowei... Ah Guang called his name softly.

This is a matter of history after all, there is nothing the teacher can do if he doesn’t know~ I will ask Teacher Sakurai tomorrow, she will definitely know!Ah Guang said pretending to be relaxed.

Hmm... I understood that Aguang was trying to comfort himself, so Zuo Wei responded softly.

After school the next day, Hikaru ran to Mr. Sakurai and asked the same question.

After listening to the question, Mr. Sakurai asked doubtfully, "Fujiwara Sakai? This teacher is not very clear... How about this, the teacher will go back and check the information, and I will reply to you in a few days."

"Okay, thank you teacher. Goodbye teacher!"

Although it's a pity that I couldn't get a definite answer immediately, but since the teacher said that he would go back to check the information, it is very likely that he can find information about Zuo Wei.

How can I say that Zuo Wei is also a living person, how could there be no such thing in history?

Ah Guang thought so at the time.

However, it turns out that he thought too simply.

In a few days...

"There is no such person as Fujiwara Saori? How could it be?!" Aguang shouted in disbelief.

"Hmm... I remember, you said that he was a nobleman instructing the Emperor Go in the Heian era, right?" Sakurai-sensei asked Aguang again as if confirming.

"Yes!"

"However, the teacher even called his own teacher to confirm that there is indeed no such person..." perhaps to increase credibility, Sakurai-sensei added.

"But Zuowei... obviously exists!"

Perhaps it was because Aguang's expression was too low, Teacher Sakurai said softly: "Well, I shouldn't just conclude that this person does not exist... The correct way to say it should be that I cannot be sure whether this person exists."

"I can't confirm whether he exists..." Ah Guang murmured.

Zuo Wei obviously exists!Ah Guang couldn't help shouting in the depths of his heart.

how so……

Seeing the unconcealable sadness on Zuo Wei's face, Ah Guang began to regret that he had asked such a question so hastily.

Seeing that Teacher Sakurai was still looking at him, Aguang quickly thanked him: "Ah... anyway, thank you teacher. Goodbye teacher!"

Looking at Zuo Wei's expression full of sorrow, Ah Guang didn't know what he should say, and he didn't know what he could do.

At a loss, he had no choice but to stand quietly aside, looking at Zuowei silently.

Zuowei...

You must be very sad now...

Obviously I exist, but...

But there is no evidence to prove that he really exists...

Zuo... What can I do for you...

Perhaps it would be better to let Zuo Wei be alone.Ah Guang comforted himself.

On this day, after the school bell rang, Ah Guang sighed: "Ah... finally school is over..."

Afterwards, Ah Guang smiled mysteriously like a Mona Lisa, and said to Zuo Wei: Zuo Wei, let's go play chess.

Okay~ okay~ Shall we still play with grandpa?Zoe replied happily.

No~ Grandpa and the others are traveling abroad.Today we go to another place.Ah Guang explained.

Recently, in order to let Zuo Wei relax, A Guang not only goes to go lessons every week, but also goes to his grandfather's house to play chess with him whenever he is free.Although grandpa was very surprised by Ah Guang's rapid progress in chess, he was still very happy that someone could play chess with him.

With Aguang's hard work, Zuowei gradually recovered his spirit.

It's just that grandpa and the others went on a trip a few days ago, and there is no way to go to grandpa to play chess again.

But fortunately, I already know other places where I can play chess from others.

Where?Hearing Aguang's mysterious words, Zuowei really became curious.

Actually, I don't know too well... Ah Guang said with a slightly embarrassed expression.

Eh?Ah Guang doesn't know either?Zuo Wei became even more curious after hearing this.

It was an aunt who told me when I went to the Go classroom last time, it seems to be the... chess club in front of the station?Ah Guang said uncertainly.

Chess Club?Zuowei tilted his head suspiciously.

Um.The aunt said that you can play Go there.And ah... Ah Guang deliberately stopped talking.

and what?Zuo Wei hurriedly asked.

And there are masters there!Ah Guang continued to speak after selling the lawsuit for a long time.

real? !A light!A light!Let's go~!Zuo Wei looked very much looking forward to it.

Hi~hi~ Seeing Zuo Wei who is so energetic, Ah Guang couldn't help chuckling.

The author has something to say:

In fact, Ah Guang in the original book is also very considerate.But sometimes I get a little nervous... (︶︿︶)