[Soul of Chess] What if

Because the main hall of Sensoji Temple is dedicated to the statue of Guanyin, it is also called "Guanyin Hall".

Before going to pay homage to Guanyin Bodhisattva, you must first cleanse yourself in Handshui.

On the right side facing the main hall, there is a pool about one meter high.There is a majestic stone statue in the center of the pool, and there are eight exquisitely carved dragon heads under his feet. The water in the pool flows out of the dragon's mouth.

On one side of the lotus-shaped base of the statue, there is also a nameplate marked with the words "Statue of King Sajara Dragon", which presumably is the name of the god.

And this pool is Temizuya.

Except when he was still very immature, Ah Guang has not believed in the theory of ghosts and gods for a long time.

However, after meeting Zuo Wei, Aguang no longer simply thinks that those are just nonsense.

Since souls emerge after death, perhaps gods are also real.Ah Guang felt it faintly.

Although my act of coming here to pay homage just now feels a bit cramped no matter how you look at it, but the gods should understand after feeling my sincerity...

So Ah Guang carefully followed the illustrations on the side and made preparations before visiting the shrine.

Ah Guang picked up the long-handled spoon placed on the edge of the pool with his right hand. After scooping up a spoonful of water from the pool, he tilted the handle of the spoon slightly and carefully washed his left hand with a thin and slow stream of water.

Then he switched the spoon to his left hand and carefully washed his right hand.After his right hand was also cleaned, Ah Guang once again held the ladle with his right hand.He poured some water into his left hand, and after rinsing his mouth with the water in his palm, Ah Guang washed his left hand again.

Finally, Ah Guang stood up the ladle and let the remaining water flow out to clean the ladle.After all the water had drained away, Ah Guang gently put the ladle back to its original place.

After incense and purification by the incense burner in front of the main hall, Ah Guang entered the Guanyin Hall.

The moment he stood in front of the Buddha statue, the wish that Ah Guang had originally drawn up in his heart suddenly became blank, and he couldn't think of what to pray to the god anyway.

Although a little helpless, he still prayed silently with his hands clasped together.

After walking out of the main hall a little frustrated, Ah Guang came to the nearby social affairs office.

What Aguang originally wanted to achieve was victory and defense.However, the Omori seems to be effective only when the person carries it with him, and Zuowei's situation cannot be worn...

After thinking about it for a while, what Ah Guang wanted was to fulfill his wish.

Aguang's wish is that Zuowei's wish can be realized.

Hmm...it seems like a bit of a mouthful...

The omnipotent god should be able to understand his wish... probably...

It was a small rectangular bag made of light golden brocade.

The name of the Omori and the name of the shrine are embroidered on the front and back of the bag with the same color silk thread. In addition, a lifelike dragon with golden scales is embroidered on the front.The mouth of the bag is tied with a snow-white brocade rope.

This color always seems a little eye-catching... Ah Guang couldn't help but have some black lines.

If you want to wear it, it will be more suitable to put it in your pocket.In the process of waiting, Ah Guang made such a decision.

After the clergy put the omamori into a small white paper bag with the name of the shrine and omimori written on it, it was handed over to Aguang.

After thanking the other party, Aguang carefully put away the Omori, and then ended the trip to Sensoji Temple.

It's still early in the morning, and Mitsuko's mother will definitely be suspicious if she goes home directly.

So, after leaving Sensoji Temple, Aguang and Zuowei walked aimlessly on the street.

It was late autumn now, and there was still a hint of coolness when the breeze blew by.There are only a few thin white clouds like veils on the blue sky, which makes the autumn sky look more vast and lofty.

In this crisp autumn day, bathing in the warm sunlight and feeling the autumn flavor brought by the colorful leaves, there seems to be an indescribable tranquility in my heart.

When they were a little tired, Hikaru and the others came to the nearby Sumida Park, found a bench near the Sumida River and sat down.

The turquoise river water is flowing slowly, and the clear water surface is shining with silver light like fish scales under the sunlight.The Skytree Tower on the opposite bank looks even more majestic against the backdrop of the river and the sun.

There are many cherry trees planted in the park.If it is the season when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, this should be a good place to enjoy cherry blossoms.It is a pity that the branches of the cherry blossom trees are now a little bare, which not only does not look aesthetically pleasing, but also has a bleak autumn smell.

Now is the viewing period of red leaves. If you are in Hokkaido or Kyoto area, you should be able to see the magnificent scene of a large number of red leaves covered with the hillside that are dyed like burning flames by autumn.

Even in the nearby Mount Takao, Rikugien Garden, or Meiji Jingu Shrine, you can enjoy a good autumn view.

It's just that Ah Guang really doesn't want to move now.

Seeing that Zuo Wei seemed to be very interested in these red leaves, he deliberately chose a location surrounded by several maple trees.

In fact, Zuo Wei just had some feelings.

In the long past, there were several maple trees in the courtyard on the side of Qingliang Temple, where I often taught the emperor Go skills.When autumn comes, the layers of leaves will be gradually dyed a blood-like bright red.

The fiery red of the trees is like burning with life, and has a suffocating beauty.

After they exhaust their last bit of strength, they will float down from the branches.When the small palm-like leaves go away along the slowly flowing water, they will curl up gently, as if saying a final goodbye to autumn.

His game against another chess master was also in such a season of red leaves, and then...

If it wasn't for his deep obsession, Zuo Wei might have already become a Buddha.

Unexpectedly, the gods allowed themselves to be self-willed.Then, more than 100 years ago, I met Toranojiro.Now, I met Ah Guang again.

Human beings cannot be easily satisfied, and Zuo Wei is not immune.

At first, I just wanted to play even one more game of chess.

Gradually, he began to want to play against more masters.

Later, I just wanted to leave traces of my existence in this world.

Knowing that he will eventually disappear, Zuo Wei began to play every game of chess with all his strength, as if he wanted to burn out the last trace of heat in his life.

Just like a maple leaf, even if you want to leave, you have to leave the last touch of thrilling.

However, seeing the very subtle things Ah Guang has been doing for himself, Zuo Wei's eager heart became calmer and clearer as if he had fully realized it.

Unknowingly, Ah Guang has grown from that immature child to a delicate and gentle boy.

This trip to Sensoji Temple should be related to my loss yesterday.

From Aguang's filling in the student's application form and three chess records before, to the successful agreement with the chess academy to replace the reward with a certificate of exemption, Aguang even worked harder than himself to leave his existence in this world What about the past marks...

Seeing Ah Guang working so hard, even though he has no body, Zuo Wei seems to feel the warm warmth like the spring sun.

The most important thing is to pursue the best move and experience the joy brought by Go!

How long has it been since you simply got happiness from the game?

How long has it been since I have devoted myself to a game of chess without any distracting thoughts?

Since when did my own chess strategy lose its original peace and become a little urgent in order to defeat the opponent?

The gods allow me to continue to stay in the world, so that I can continue to pursue the realm of supernatural skills. This is an opportunity that many people dream of but can't get!

But I lost my way because of the anxiety in my heart, and almost lost my heart...

Everything will eventually return to dust.

This is a law that no one can violate.

The gods may be sympathetic to his sincerity for Go, which allowed him to stay in the world.

If playing chess is just to defeat the opponent, or just to leave traces of your own existence, is this kind of Go still what you have been pursuing relentlessly?

Thinking of this, Zuo Wei couldn't help feeling a little ashamed, but besides that, he was also a little lucky.

Fortunately, now I have found my heart again.

Thinking of fighting against such a powerful opponent as Toya Meijin tomorrow, Zuowei's heart was slightly excited.

Tomorrow...I really hope that I can play a chess game that satisfies me~*^___^*

the next day.

In the student training room on the sixth floor of the Chess Academy.

"what?"

After He Gu looked around for a while, he unconsciously let out a sound of surprise.

Seeing that He Gu seemed to be looking for something, Yi Jiao asked aloud, "What's the matter, He Gu?"

"That boy doesn't seem to be here today?" He Gu replied while maintaining his previous actions.

"Which boy?" Yijiao was a little confused.

"It's the boy who is a head shorter than me and looks quiet." He Gu gestured with his hands, "Here, he looks about this tall."

"Isn't he here?" Yi Jiao gestured with his eyes.

He Gu followed Yijiao's line of sight with some doubts, and then said in a complaining tone: "I'm talking about the one without glasses! (;[-]_[-])"

"Oh, it's him." Yi Jiao finally remembered, and after looking around, "It really doesn't look like he's here."

"Could it be quitting?" He Gu said casually while laying out the chess board and chess pot.

After hearing this, Yijiao smiled helplessly: "Probably not..."

"The teacher is here, let's start quickly." Yi Jiao glanced at the door, and then opened the lid of the chess jar.

The author has something to say:

It's finally ok, hoo...

long wait everyone