The ten-year trace of the soul of chess

"that matter".

An ambiguous reference may lead to countless interpretations.

But I understood it in an instant.

Can't go wrong.It could only be talking about that one thing.

At the beginning, Liang's proposal to help Guang publish Zuowei's chess records was not empty words.

In fact, after Liang made this suggestion, they immediately took action.

For a professional chess player in his prime, there is very little leisure time at his disposal.

But in the next half a year, they used this precious spare time to log in to Sai's online Go account, read all the existing past game records, and carefully selected twenty of the most exciting and representative games. Completely compiled and analyzed the game records one by one.

However, sorting out the chess records is only the first step in their long march.

If this stack of chess records is to be published in a book, many past secrets that are inconvenient for outsiders will inevitably be involved in the later communication process, and they must find a trustworthy person in the publishing industry to entrust them.

After much discussion, they finally decided to ask Mr. Amano for help.

Because of some concerns in his heart, Hikaru still had some reservations when communicating with Mr. Amano on the phone.

Fortunately, Mr. Amano did not ask too much. After getting a general understanding of Hikari's intention of calling, the two parties agreed on a meeting time.

Guang worried that he would have a hard time communicating, so he had the cheek to ask Liang to go with him.

Liang readily agreed, feeling extremely honored.

So, on the day they agreed to meet, they brought all the prepared chess records and met with Mr. Amano in the cafe they had agreed upon in advance.

Due to Zuo Wei's special status, in order to gain Mr. Amano's trust and believe in the authenticity and reliability of the sources of these chess records, when communicating with Mr. Amano, Liang Heguang told Zuo Wei's situation in as much detail as possible. Mr. Amano.

After the conversation lasted about two hours, as a result of this meeting, Mr. Amano temporarily left some of the chess records brought by the two in order to bring them back to the editorial department for the writing of the publication planning book. At the same time, he said that despite certain difficulties, he They will also try their best to promote the official publication of Sai chess records, please wait patiently for the reply.

And this wait is one month.

A month later, they received a call from Mr. Amano. At the monthly publishing joint meeting of the agency, out of consideration for sales, print runs and market prospects, their editorial department submitted the publication plan for Sai chess books. The plan was unanimously opposed by the Minister of Marketing and the Minister of Sales, and the publication plan had to be temporarily shelved.

After listening to it, he fell silent immediately.

Indeed, in the general environment of the sluggish overall state of Go in Japan, the sales of professional Go books are already difficult.If it was five years ago, Sai was launched in time when it was in the limelight, and it might have received a better response from the market, but today is different, Sai has been out of the public eye for five years, and if it is to be launched again after five years of silence Not to mention the unfavorable situation that I will not be involved in the later book promotion after publication, it is unknown how many people still remember this legendary chess player who once dominated the Internet. The possibility can be imagined.

He and Liang hadn't thought about these situations.

But they still want to give it a try, even though they know it's hopeless.

For Zuowei, but also for themselves.

Although the first attempt failed, they still maintained telephone contact with Mr. Amano after that—for the convenience of communication, they agreed that Mr. Amano would contact Liang by phone as soon as possible if there was any progress in the follow-up. At the same time, Mr. Amano also I have kept the original manuscripts of chess books in my hand, and I am constantly looking for the possibility of publishing them.

However, it's not easy.

After several twists and turns and unsuccessful attempts at publishing, they have almost given up hope.

But just now, Liang said that there was progress in publishing chess records for Zuowei.

"Is this true? I, I heard right?" Guang could hardly believe his ears.

The sudden surprise made Guang a little confused for a while, and he didn't even know what expression to use to face Liang.

And at this moment, there was an obvious smile on the corner of Liang's lips.

He smiled and rubbed his messy hair, and said with certainty: "It's true, you heard it right."

Just now, Mr. Amano called and couldn't wait to share with them the good news that was confirmed a few minutes ago-the Sai's game records they compiled earlier, although they cannot be published separately, this year coincides with the first issue of "Go Weekly" on the 1500th issue , the weekly editorial department and Nihon Chess Academy plan to jointly publish a set of appreciation and analysis of famous chess games by famous masters.In this set of books, in addition to collecting many wonderful chess games played by top chess players in recent years, some of Sai's chess records are also intentionally selected for inclusion.

In this way, not only can the marketing department worry about the possible market risk of publishing Sai’s chess records separately, but also the book’s special collection of online chess players Sai’s chess records can be promoted later in the book as a highlight of the book time to carry out key publicity.

And Mr. Amano's call this time is to hope to arrange a meeting time with them as soon as possible, so that they can communicate face to face about the details of the selection of chess records and determine the final publication.

Hearing such good news, Guang's originally dim eyes brightened instantly.

Even the annoyance of imminent moving seemed insignificant compared with this good news.

In addition to the daily chess games, we had to communicate about the publishing of chess records and search for new housing sources, so the time suddenly became urgent.

Among the two, Guang and Liang first chose the former.

Therefore, after communicating face-to-face with Mr. Amano, Guangheliang determined all the publishing details and delivered all the manuscripts of chess records within a week after the interview.

At the same time, Mr. Amano also assured them that when the whole set of books is published, the identity information of the contributors of the Sai game will not appear anywhere in the book, and will be in strict accordance with the requirements raised by Hikari during the interview. On the homepage of the website, add an introduction to Sai’s life——

Sai, whose real name is Fujiwara Sakumi, has pursued "God's hand" all his life, and the Go he plays is worthy of the sky, his heart, and all his opponents.

So far, a year and a half of unremitting efforts has finally come to a happy ending.

As soon as the publishing of chess books was settled, Guangheliang non-stop searched for several highly credible intermediary companies, and looked at several sets of housing listings that were roughly similar to their requirements.

After two weeks, they confirmed the check-in time with the new landlord and completed all the check-in procedures.

After the new residence was finalized, packing was officially put on the moving schedule.

Hearing that the two children need to move in the near future, Mitsuko and Akiko offered to help, but they were both declined by Guang and Liang.

On the one hand, I don’t want to bother the two mothers, and on the other hand, it’s because...the process of “packing luggage” is like the occupant’s final farewell to this room.

This is a matter between the two of them, and Guang and Liang don't want to pretend to others.

Not even each other's mothers.

"It's just a move." In three weeks, although Guang had long accepted the fact that it was a foregone conclusion, when it came time to pack the boxes, he still felt unbearably sad.

"Liang, I won't."

"I'm sleepy, I want to sleep first."

"I'm very tired today, I'll tidy up tomorrow."

As if deliberately procrastinating, he was reluctant to pack his luggage.

Liang knew Guang's thoughts, and he didn't force it, so he allowed Guang to act as the shopkeeper.

Although Guang didn't pack and tidy up by himself, he seemed worried. Every night when Liang was packing, he always watched from the side.

He followed Liang wherever he went, and then just watched Liang pack the unnecessary dishes and chopsticks with newspapers and put them in special cartons, and watched Liang remove the clothes that the two of them did not need to wear from the closet and drawers. Take it out, pack it all into the suitcase, and then see Liang, after obtaining his consent, put a dozen "Shounen Jump" comics into the garbage dump to be recycled, and pack the newly bought Zelda series game discs into the suitcase. box……

At first, I didn't have much reaction, but I was a little emotional. I always felt that being tricked into living together by someone seemed like it happened yesterday. How could there be so many things in this room in just a few days?

However, on the penultimate night of living in this room, when I saw that packed cardboard boxes were gradually being piled up at the door of the living room, one drawer was being emptied one by one, and the whole room became more and more empty, Light's mentality suddenly collapsed.

He bit his lip, but it didn't help.

Fearing that Liang would find out that he was in a bad mood, Guang ran directly from the bedroom to the bathroom with his head down, and locked the door from the inside.

What's wrong!

The naked body leaned against the door and cursed secretly, raised his hand and wiped his eyes hard.

After calming down, Guang slowly stood up straight and looked at himself in the mirror in front of the sink—the eyes were a little red, but fortunately not too obvious, and his complexion was not very good-looking, as if he had stayed up for several nights.

He suddenly felt a little funny, but it was just moving, and it wasn't his own home, why did he act like a girl, as for?Thinking of this in his heart, he laughed unconsciously, but when he smiled, the corners of his mouth quickly collapsed again.

Really want to say goodbye here...

When this idea came to mind clearly, there were bursts of sadness and reluctance in Guang's heart.

But if you stay in the bathroom for too long, Liang will be worried, so he turned on the faucet, splashed some water on his face, wiped off the water stains on his face, smiled at himself in the mirror, and made sure that he was all right , took a deep breath, opened the door and walked out.

Walking back to the door of the bedroom, seeing Liang packing the last books into boxes with his back turned to him, an indescribable feeling suddenly surged in Guang's heart.

He knew that when he walked out, Liang must have known.

And not only did he notice it, Liang must also know exactly how long he had been away and why he had left.

But he didn't say anything.

Because he believed in himself, Liang gave him enough space to adjust himself, and he was waiting for himself in this "as if nothing had happened" way.

Guang even had a feeling that even if Liang turned his back to him now, he must know that he had returned.

But he still acted as if he hadn't heard anything, doing what he thought he should do.

Very handsome.

Leaning against the door frame, looking at the back of Liang packing the box, this idea suddenly appeared in Guang's mind.

He can't remember exactly when the cognition of "this guy is handsome" has been deeply ingrained in his mind.

But Liang's handsomeness is never only shown in his delicate facial features, tight waistline, or slender legs, but also his tenacity and unyieldingness on the road to achieve his goals. No matter what happens, you can always deal with it calmly and calmly, and when you face yourself going crazy from time to time and need self-buffering, you will give you unlimited understanding and tolerance.

Like tonight.

I always feel that someone's handsome index today seems to have risen to a new height.

Once again, a smile rose from the corner of Guang's lips.

But this time, it was a 100% smile from the heart.

This person is really hateful!

I couldn't help but wanted to play a prank, and wanted to see the surprised look on this faceless person.

Guang then tiptoed to Liang's back, and when Liang stood up, he threw himself on Liang's back, hugged Liang's neck tightly with both hands, and kissed the back of his snow-white neck: "I'm back!"

Liang didn't expect a certain light to come out like this, his whole body sank under the weight of the light, and a faint blush appeared on his face.

Guang was very satisfied with Liang's reaction, and smiled even more happily. Before Liang came back to his senses, he let go of him, walked to his side, and took the books he was going to get and put them into the cardboard box: "I help you."

Liang seemed to have finally come to his senses at this time, blushed slightly and glanced at his lover, then quickly looked away, and only responded softly.

There were not many things left to pack, and the two of them worked together to pack the last things in a short while.

Looking at the last packed cardboard box in front of him, Guang suddenly sighed softly: "Actually, I only need to pack one box for the whole room."

Liang raised his head and looked at the light puzzled.

Guang Chaoliang smiled, and said softly, "I just need to pack you up and go."

Perhaps he seldom expressed his thoughts like this, just scratched his face, a little embarrassed, but soon became serious, looked at Liang, and said word by word: "Well... I'm lazy, I don't want to move when I stay in one place. So, can I ask you to let me live in your heart forever?"

My heart seemed to collapse suddenly.

Liang didn't speak.

He clearly had so much to say, but at this moment, he couldn't say a word.

He just stopped the movement of his hands and stared at the light in a daze.

In the radiant pupils, he carefully placed the lover in front of him properly.

he knows.He has always known.

His light seems careless, but he has a delicate and stubborn side. Once some things are confirmed, he will not change easily.

Whether for people or things.

The intense emotional ups and downs made Liang's already handsome face even more radiant, but seeing it made Guang feel nervous.

Blame the so-called "adult ceremony"!

Guang finally understood what someone meant when he said "don't be patient".

Since the coming-of-age ceremony, a certain person has simply made progress in some aspects, and it has become even worse!

In a daze, seeing Liang's face getting closer to him, Guang directly stretched out Wuzhishan's palm to wrap Liang's cheek.

Just when Guang secretly sighed, "Someone's face is so small", the certain person who was kept away by one arm started to play a rogue again, directly grabbed his hand, and kissed his palm.

Light:"……"

There is still such an operation!

But no matter how much someone plays hooligans, he seems to have nothing to do...

The day of moving out is approaching day by day.

Finally, the day of the official move came.

After moving the boxes into the car one by one, Guang Heliang cleaned the inside and outside of the house they lived in for two years for the last time, and then put the two keys on the shoe cabinet at the entrance according to the landlord's request. .

Walking outside the door, taking a last look at the newly cleaned house, Guang said silently in his heart: "Goodbye." Then, he pulled the doorknob, and gently closed the door with a "click".

Although Mr. Liang said that he would really miss it in the future, he could still come back to see it again.

But Guang knew in his heart that from the moment he stepped out of this room, from now on, he and this room should... have no intersection.

Some people say "goodbye" over and over again, but they will never see each other again in this life.

Some places always think that I will go again, but often the first time is also the last time.

The so-called "moving", in a sense, is like a farewell to the past life, but also like the beginning of a new journey.

After moving all the belongings into the new apartment, even though he had already seen it once before, Guang could not help but look curiously at the new room that he was about to officially move into.

It is still the layout of two bedrooms and one living room.

The only thing that has changed is probably...

Seeing Guang slowly walking into the bathroom, Liang couldn't help but put down the clothes he was arranging, got up and followed in.

Putting his arms around Guang's waist from behind, and bringing the light to his chest, Liang asked softly, "Do you know why I chose this one among the suites I saw?"

Guang didn't answer, but his ears suddenly turned red.

Liang didn't ask any more questions, just leaned down and whispered in Guang's ear: "Because the bathtub in this house is the largest. Even if two people take a bath, it won't feel crowded at all."

The warm breath breathed into Guang's ears as if on purpose, and Guang's cheeks flushed instantly: "Don't make such redundant explanations!"

After speaking, he turned on the light, turned and walked to the bedroom.

Someone chuckled and naturally followed.

Looking at the empty bedroom in front of him, Guang suddenly had some doubts in his heart.

He turned sideways and asked Liang who was standing behind him, "How did you feel when you moved out by yourself?"

Liang thought for a moment, and wanted to drag Guang into his arms again, but when he saw Guang asking himself seriously, he put away his playfulness for a while, and said frankly, "I'm independent."

Jian Guang didn't seem to understand, Liang smiled and said more bluntly: "Actually, a long time ago, I thought about running away from home."

"?!!" Looking at Ryo with wide eyes in surprise, Hikari discovered Mr. Taya for the first time, thinking... so avant-garde.

Liang smiled again, but didn't speak, just stepped forward and gently took Guang into his arms.

More than two years ago, he moved out alone. Facing the empty house, he was full of hope but also apprehensive.

But now, moving again is like a gift from fate to him over the years. He is no longer alone, and there is already a sun that never sets by his side.

The moving matter has come to an end, and the chess book publishing matter is also advancing in an orderly manner.

According to the latest news from Mr. Amano, the whole set of books has completed the work of the three schools and will be sent to the printing factory for batch printing in a few days.

The fastest, it can be published in July this year or even earlier.

The two big stones in their hearts finally fell to the ground, and the busy chess players were finally able to fully devote their energy to their own chess games.

On the morning of May 5th, in the Yugen Room of Nippon Kiin Academy.

Half an hour later, the 32nd round of the Little Chess Master Championship Challenger Decisive Match will be held in this game room.

The winner of this chess game will be eligible to start the 32nd competition for the title of Little Chess Master as the title challenger with the current title holder.

At this moment, in the game room, the two chess players who participated in today's chess match are already in place, waiting for the end of the game.

In the examination room not far away, there was a man who was so nervous that his hands were sweaty, and kept wiping his trousers indecently.

This chess player with extremely poor psychological endurance is our true Go Master Shindo Mitsuko.

And the reason why he is so nervous is because he is sitting in the game room at the moment, and one of the chess players who are about to start the game is his famous Mr. Taya, who is known as the "noble son of chess". .