[Soul of Chess] What if

Taya was supposed to put the lid of the chess jar on the table like Hikaru did.

It's just that for some reason, the cover slipped from his hand before he could hold it.

"Clap!"

The lid fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

This voice seemed a bit abrupt in the quiet venue, and everyone's eyes unconsciously turned to this side, to be more precise, to Taya.Of course, it also includes Ah Guang.

Are you nervous?

Or a mistake?

Ah Guang couldn't help being a little confused.

He remembered that during the second game, there were many people watching around them, but Taya didn't seem to care, so Taya had no reason to feel nervous.

Then, it could only be a mistake.

Taya gently closed her eyes, as if she was annoyed by her mistake, and seemed to be calming down the violent ups and downs.

He exhaled slowly, then bent down and picked up the lid.Just when he was about to put the lid on the table, the lid kept tapping against the table, making a "click-click" sound.

Only then did Ah Guang notice that Taya's hands were trembling slightly.

He moved his gaze up slightly, and saw Taya frowning tightly, also looking at his trembling right hand, looking a little surprised.But he just bit his lip tightly, as if trying to suppress something.

After a while, as if he had finally accumulated enough strength, Taya quickly pulled his fingers away, and the lid finally fell quietly on the table.

Till now, Taya's hands were still shaking.

Not only his right hand, but even his shoulders were shaking slightly.

He took a short breath, then pressed his hands to his chest.

He tightly grasped the neckline with his right hand, and after several deep breaths, he slowly opened his eyes until his shoulders stopped trembling slightly.

When he raised his head again, Taya had returned to the very calm and calm appearance that Aguang was familiar with.

However, Taya's previous performance has been deeply imprinted in Ah Guang's mind, and he can't linger no matter what.

Taya...is he really nervous? !

It is impossible for him to be nervous because of the crowd around him.There is only one possibility that can make Taya's emotions so out of control, and that is - he is afraid of Zuowei's chess power!

However, even with such fear, Taya still tried his best to suppress the uneasiness in his heart. He turned his fear into courage, and then challenged Zuowei without flinching!

Realizing this, Ah Guang swallowed hard.

Not only Ah Guang, but the crowd of onlookers stared in this direction intently after learning that Neptune's leader was Taya.After seeing such an unusual performance by Taya, they were all surprised.

Compared with the astonishment of the people around, Neptune's players seemed much calmer.

Kishimoto, who was sitting in the lieutenant general's position, only turned his gaze over when the lid fell at first, and then didn't look this way again.He took off his glasses and wiped them calmly.

The third general Kuno just quietly looked at the chessboard in front of him.

When they learned from Mr. Yin that the reason for Taya's participation in the battle was Shinto Hikari from Haase Middle School, they were a little curious about who this person was.

So after they quickly won 3-0 in a round, they came to watch Shindo's game driven by curiosity.

At first glance, the chess game seems to be nothing, but if you think about it a little bit, you will find a terrifying sharp edge hidden in this calm situation.

This person named Shindo Hikaru is really a strong opponent as Mr. Yin said!

If they were a little disapproving at the beginning, now they all began to secretly rejoice that this person's opponent was Taya instead of themselves.

It's not that they are too weak, it's just that, since they know that their chess skills are not at the same level at all, why bother to rush up by themselves?

Fortunately, apart from this person, the deputy general and the third general of Ye Lai Middle School are all average in strength.Haiwang Middle School should still win this time.

It eased a little of the tension they'd been feeling the week before.

Taya placed the hand holding the pieces on the board.

Seeing this, Ah Guang quickly took out two sunspots from the chess jar.

After Ah Guang placed the chess pieces, Ta Ya opened his clenched fist, and the white pieces scattered on the chessboard with a clatter.

There are a total of eight white stones, so it is Ah Guang who holds the black and plays first.

"Please advise."

Taya sat upright, waiting for Aguang's first move.

"Ah Guang, I'm about to start!" Thinking of the bitter fight in the second game, Zuo Wei collected his thoughts and focused on the board, "The upper right corner, Xiaomu!"

As soon as Hikaru pressed the timer, Taya placed a chess piece at 4-[-] without hesitation.

So fast!It seems that I have decided to go there a long time ago!Ah Guang's hand reaching towards the chess jar paused slightly in surprise.

"I think he should be like this. He must be in his mind, trying to play chess with me countless times." Zuo Wei said in a deep voice.

Countless times... Ah Guang couldn't help being speechless.

"Four of 15, a high house."

Just like before, Taya placed Baizi on 16 out of [-] the moment Hikaru pressed the timer.

"Seventeen out of five, out of sight."

……

In this way, Taya and Zuowei alternately placed the pieces on the chessboard quickly and accurately, constantly expanding their respective territories.

After Taya placed the white stone on the 9-three, Saoi didn't directly give instructions for the next move, but covered his mouth with a folding fan and fell into deep thought.

Long exam?

How long have you been thinking here?

If I would have no hesitation, eight out of 11...

Could it be that eight out of 11 can't work?

While waiting for Zuowei to think, Aguang couldn't help raising his eyes and secretly glanced at Taya.

After seeing Taya's serious and determined expression, Ah Guang couldn't help feeling a little dazed.

Taya...

His eyes are the same as back then...

It was this kind of earnest look in my eyes when I challenged Zuowei, which made me embark on the road of Go, and I have been working hard until now.

Taya, you are my distant goal...

I also want you to look at me with those fighting eyes...

However, all you can think about is Zuoyue...

All you can see is Zuowei...

Thinking of this, Ah Guang felt unusually bitter in his heart, and the feeling of unwillingness that hadn't appeared for a long time gradually emerged again.

What happened to yourself?

Haven't you already decided to give up all the games to Zuo...

So, why do I feel so unwilling in my heart...

Aang felt confused.

At this moment, he inadvertently met Tayana's focused gaze.

As if the fuse had been lit, Ah Guang felt that all the complicated emotions in his heart were concentrated in one direction—he wanted to know how far he was from Taya!

This thought made Ah Guang's thoughts boil like boiling water, and a sense of anxiety kept spreading in his chest, and he couldn't help breathing a little faster:

Taya, I...

Now, how much can I catch up with you...

I want to go!

Just like you are chasing Zuowei, I am also chasing you.

One day, I'm going to catch you—

"Four of 13."

Zuo Wei finally gave instructions, but Ah Guang didn't move at all, Zuo Wei couldn't help but looked at Ah Guang in doubt: "Ah Guang?"

It's just that Ah Guang didn't respond to Zuo Wei's soft call.Because he has fallen into his own train of thought:

Play 11 of [-] first, and then——

I want to try it out!

Zuo Wei, I'm sorry!If I don't download it myself, I can't see it!

I wonder if he and I—

How much difference in strength is there!

"Sorry, Zoe!"

He said this to Zuo Wei in his heart, then picked up a chess piece, and stretched his hand to the position he had already considered.

"Aguang!"

Zoe's eyes widened suddenly.

After feeling the strong desire to play chess by himself deep in Ah Guang's heart, he put away his original posture of being ready for battle, and then stood quietly behind Ah Guang.

Although his game was forced to be interrupted.but……

Since Ah Guang wants to play, then let Ah Guang play the game.

I can't always be alone doing what I love.

What's more, Taya is the opponent that Aguang desperately wants to catch up with.

I now--

Just watch you grow. :)

Zuo Wei thought so, with an extremely gentle expression on his face.He just looked at A Guang gently.

However, the sunspot in Ah Guang's hand has not landed on the chessboard for a long time.

The chess piece almost touched the chessboard, and even Taya on the opposite side was ready to go.

What is puzzling is that Ah Guang seems to be frozen, standing there, motionless.

Ta Ya raised his head in confusion, but saw that Ah Guang's pupils were a little dizzy, as if remembering something terrible, his face also turned pale, and his fingertips were still trembling slightly.

After meeting Taya's eyes, Ah Guang suddenly came back to his senses.

After seeing Heizi's right hand caught between his fingertips hanging above the chessboard, he quickly withdrew his hand like an electric shock, and then quickly threw the chess piece into the chess jar, as if it was something hot. like something.

This sudden move by Ah Guang not only made Taya a little puzzled, but even Zuowei was also confused.

"Ah Guang?" Zuo Wei called Ah Guang in confusion.

However, Ah Guang just stared straight at his trembling right hand.

After a long time, he said with a little apology: "Zuo Wei, I'm sorry... I didn't hear clearly just now... Where is the location you said, can you say it again?"

Zuo Wei didn't make a sound, but looked at A Guang worriedly.

Seeing this, Ah Guang pulled the corner of his mouth vigorously, showing a smile uglier than crying: "Sorry... I was a little distracted just now... So, can you say it again, Zuo Wei?"

"Ah Guang, didn't you just want to play chess by yourself? Why now..."

"I didn't want to play chess by myself!" Before Zuo Wei finished speaking, Ah Guang interrupted eagerly.

"..."

Akane is lying.

He obviously wanted to play chess by himself.There is nothing wrong with my own feeling.

That being the case, why is he denying it now?

Could it be that he is like this because of himself...

Realizing this, Zuo Wei sighed lightly: "Ah Guang, I won't be happy when you look like this."

"..." Ah Guang just bit his lip tightly and remained silent.

"I'm sorry... I didn't realize your mood earlier... Taya is your opponent, and you have worked hard to catch up with Taya for so long. Now he is on the opposite side of the chessboard, this is your opponent Bureau, so just do it according to your own ideas, don't worry about mine."

"Enough! If I can't say it, I won't!"

Ah Guang's attitude made Zuo Wei change his expression slightly: "If that's the case, then I won't go down either."

After he finished speaking, he turned sideways and ignored the chess game in front of him.

"Zuowei..."

Seeing that Zuo Wei really stopped playing chess, Ah Guang couldn't help feeling a little flustered: "Zuo Wei, where should your next move be, tell me quickly!"

Looking at Zuo Wei's firm back, Ah Guang's voice seemed to be crying: "Zuo Wei! Hurry up and play chess! Please...don't be like this..."

"Zuowei..."

Hearing Aguang's mournful tone, it seemed that he couldn't bear it. After a long time, Zuo Wei finally turned around slowly: "Tell me the reason why you don't want to play chess by yourself."

"..."

Ah Guang clenched his hands, then murmured softly: "I'd better abstain..."

"Aguang!"

Zuowei's expression suddenly became serious: "What kind of reason, you would rather abstain than tell me? What's more, this is the long-awaited competition of Mr. Tsutsui, how can you give up so willfully? What is it? Why? Answer me!"

"because……"

Under Zuo Wei's stern questioning, Ah Guang finally responded.

"Because you will disappear!"

After Xiang Zuowei yelled this sentence, Ah Guang couldn't hold back his tears anymore.

"Feel sorry……"

After bowing his head in silence for a long time, Shinto suddenly said softly.

Before Taya could react, she heard Shinto say "I admit defeat" quickly, and then rushed out of the venue as if fleeing.

Faintly, he seemed to see tears on Shinto's face.

"Shinto!"

Taya stood up, staring blankly at the direction where Shinto was leaving.

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On New Year's Eve, I wish you all a Happy New Year in advance!

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