The ten-year trace of the soul of chess

The best way to divert public attention is often not to keep silent about the disease, nor to try to explain and conceal it, but to throw out a more eye-catching and more universal talk than before.

"Farewell to the old and welcome the new" has undoubtedly become the best "condiment" to do my part.The "magazine scandal" that once caused a lot of noise on the Internet and in the Weiqi world faded out of the public's view in less than a month due to the dilution of several condiments such as "lucky bag", "first attainment" and "New Year's travel".

As for the Chess Institute, it seemed that the flags and drums had died down, and no more comments were made on the articles published in the magazine. Everything was like the first snow that melted in mid-air as soon as it fell-all the previous criticisms seemed to have never happened.Only the person concerned was left with lingering fears.Even if the public has forgotten, they will not forget.Not only can't forget, but also dare not forget.

On the way to Morishita's seminar on Saturday, Guang's shoulder was patted from behind.Immediately, a layer of goose bumps appeared on the back.

As soon as he turned around, he saw a smirk on He Gu's face.

After catching up with Guang, Hegu asked without end: "Is it all over?"

If it were someone else, Monk Zhang Er might not be able to figure it out, but Guang immediately understood it.

His footsteps didn't stop, and his voice was calm and breezy as if it had nothing to do with him: "Well, that's it." For the time being, that's the only way to go.

I just thought about it silently in my heart, but I didn't have the panic at the beginning of the incident.Maybe it's because I've experienced it once, and I'm already prepared in my heart; or maybe it's because I'm supported by the belief that I'm eager to become stronger, and I'm armed with a pair of armor unconsciously.

He Gu walked side by side with him, was silent for a moment, and suppressed the smile on his face: "However, you and Taya still have to be careful."

Just hearing that he hadn't finished speaking, he didn't answer immediately.

"I heard that there was a chess player in the Chess Academy a few years ago... well, similar rumors." He Gu glanced at it, carefully thought about the wording in his mind, and then continued, "Afterwards, the Chess Academy found out that the rumor Not chasing after rumors, at the beginning it seemed to be a neutral attitude on the surface, no questions or clarifications, but secretly gradually reduced the work of this chess player. After hearing the news, the chess players who were familiar with him also avoided it as if they saw a monster Fear of not being able to catch up. Perhaps under the double pressure of reduced work and surrounding pressure, the chess player’s chess performance in the next few months was dismal. Although professional chess players have a fixed basic salary, most of the salary is directly related to the game’s winning or losing, and the workload. Hooked up. No matter how much you love Go, if it reaches the point where you can’t maintain a normal life, then there is only one ending..."

There is no need to say any more about the next words—the only possibility is that he completely disappeared from the Japanese Go world.

Although there has been a great improvement compared to the previous few years, if we want to let the new wind of enlightenment blow over the mountains and ridges to the people with solidified thinking

Barren soil, however, seems to be more than a geometric level more difficult than the ever-changing artificial intelligence research and development.The attitude and method of the Chess Academy towards that chess player, even after many years, cannot guarantee that the same mistakes will not be repeated with him and Taya.

He still feels that he and Taya are right.I just chose a more niche and muddy road than most people.But in the banner held high by the majority, the minority has become heresy.When a big wave hits, no matter you are a double star in the chess world or the son of a celebrity, you may be shot to death on the beach and never have a chance to stand up.

Guang's throat tightened for a while, but the words escaped from between his teeth without thinking: "What about you?"

He Gu was inexplicably asked: "Huh?"

"...It's nothing." Guang laughed, and then hooked his relatives and friends' necks, "I will pay attention. Thank you!"

——He originally wanted to ask He Gu, but what about you?If something happens, will you be one of the people who will make it worse?But after thinking about it, he cut off the words in the bud.He felt that what he asked was nonsense.A friend who is willing to waste his time giving you advice, asking him this question again, would be too judging the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain.If He Gu knew about it, it might be another scolding.Taking a ten thousand step back, even if he got an answer from He Gu today, when that day comes, no one can guarantee how he will react in that specific personnel situation.

But at least at this moment, He Gu is really worried about himself.Knowing this is enough.

Naturally, He Gu didn't know the twists and turns in Guang's mind, and was about to make jokes, when he checked his eyes and met Guang's calm eyes, he suddenly felt that something had changed about his friend.He became moody and angry, and there seemed to be an extra layer of quiet calm on his body.I can't tell if it has something to do with the guy under Taya's door.But even though both of them are the most dazzling morning stars in the chess world, their temperaments are completely different.Ryo Toya is like ice that has not melted for a thousand years, it is easy to frostbite those who try to get close to it, but Shinto is like the sunshine in the spring breeze in March, warm and warm, as if it can melt the ice and snow without any effort.

In a way, the two of them are really a good match...

When this idea came up, He Gu was quite frightened by his advanced thoughts.He coughed a few times as if to cover up, and forcibly held back his unrestrained thoughts, but accidentally touched another gate of memory.

"A few years ago, when I participated in the Beidou Cup qualifiers with you, I was actually glad to myself. Fortunately, the person who played against me was not you. Until that day, I saw Ochi so strongly demanded to play another round with the society..." The timidity that once made him ashamed, now mentioned it with a bit of self-deprecating frankness——Over the years, Shinto is not the only one who has been getting stronger.

"Shinto, you are my contemporary and my opponent. Although I don't know what you think in your heart, but for me, or most other chess players, they are eager to play against high-ranking players. Among them, including you, also Including Taya Ryo." Speaking of this, Kazuya couldn't hold back anymore, and rubbed his nose embarrassingly, "Hey, anyway, no matter what happens, I hope you can keep going. Of course, if one day you Be a deserter for me, and I will also find you and capture you back!"

"..." The words that were originally heart-to-heart were uttered in such a half-threatening way, and the taste changed immediately.

The memory seemed to go back to that day, and Hegu came to him, asking why he didn't participate in the research meeting, why he dropped his hands.Thinking about it carefully, today, Sai, Taya, Ikaku, Mr. Kawai, Mr. Kuwahara, there seems to be no shortage of "self-talking" people like Kazuya around him--paying attention to themselves and talking about themselves. Talkingly has almost persistent expectations for himself, and then pushes himself forward all the way.

Are all chess players so meddlesome?

After being slightly stunned, Guang slightly curled the corners of his lips, wanting to say "thank you", but felt that the words at this time were both pale and insincere.After thinking about it again and again, I had no choice but to put on a thick skin and put gold on my face: "So, you also admit that I am very good, don't you?"

He Gu glanced at him.If possible, he wished he had never said those words.

Although the speaker was a little alarmist, every word fell into Guang's heart.Not giving in to anything, just waiting for the most opportune time.

But at the beginning of the new year, instead of making things difficult for the two, Qi Yuan sent Guang and Liang a heavy "New Year's gift" as if "regardless of past suspicions".

Having just returned from Morishita's mansion, when he received a call from Kiin, Hikari subconsciously glanced at Toya next to him.

When he hung up the phone, Liang had already walked to his side: "The number of Qiyuan?"

"..."

"Is it the notice about the 4th match of the round robin?"

"..."

"Your opponent is... me?"

"..." Guang's heart almost collapsed.Is this person a mind reader or a good ear?Why did he guess everything without saying anything?

For a few seconds, Guang just wanted to stay away from this capable man.

But when he recalled it, he was a little frightened again.

If the call from Qiyuan had come a few months earlier, he would have been so excited that he couldn't help himself.But today, a few months later, he was caught off guard and told that his opponent in the fourth round of the Honinbo round-robin two weeks later was Taya Ryo who lived under the same roof as him.And behind the chess player who is admired by the stars, there is still a red line called "Lover" that he holds tightly in his hand.

Thinking about the end of the chess game, there will always be winners and losers, and at night, they still have to return to the same place, not seeing each other, he suddenly doesn't know how to face Ta Ya.

Bite the bullet and lasted for two days.

In the past two days, Guangmao was in his room, pretending to study Ta Ya's past chess records without distraction, but he always felt a thorn in his back, as if he was doing something shameful.

On the third day, Kwang finally raised his hands in surrender.

He's just so cowardly, but he just can't make a distinction between public and private so rationally.

At dinner time, my stomach was already roaring loudly, but the rice in front of me had just completed its shape change from grainy to mushy.

"Shinto."

Liang only let out a cry, but Guang's right hand holding the chopsticks shook.

Liang secretly sighed in his heart, his light seemed not even able to cover up: "Actually, I'm a little surprised."

When Hikaru raised his head suddenly, he was surprised enough to hear the word "surprised" from the mouth of Taya himself, who was always calm and relaxed.But he still looks as calm as a stone Buddha, and there is no emotion related to this word on his face.

Seeing Guang with a blank expression on his face, he smiled brightly and handed him his right hand: "Hold my wrist and listen?"

Guang held Liang's wrist hesitantly, and immediately "heard" the rapid and clear heartbeat hidden under the skin to his sense of touch.

"This is the frequency of my heartbeat when I often face you."

As if touching something hot, Guang let go of his hand.

"Although I dreamed of playing chess with you, I didn't expect it to be so soon."

Rao has been dealing with adult chess players since he was a child, and Liang couldn't switch freely between the two roles of "opponent" and "lover" for a while.

Regardless of whether the Chess Academy has intentions or not, the facts have proved that these two days have indeed been disturbed by this sudden generous gift.

"Guang, until the chess game is over, you should go home first." Liang finally broke the silence, "I will also...move back home temporarily."

Hikari's pupils shrank slightly, almost wanting to open his mouth to say something, but lowered his pupils again.

He Gu's words lingered in his mind without losing the opportunity, hitting Guang's sensitive nerves one after another.Although I complained about Taya's proposal N times in my heart, when it came to my mouth, I still couldn't say a word "no".

"Is this...separation?"

When the words came out, I was stunned, and I admired my ability to interrupt in times of crisis.

But the one opposite is obviously more skilled.Following Guang's words, Liang went on to say, "Well, it's better than a newlywed for the sake of the future."

"..." Compared to someone, Guang seemed to be a little less hot.

If you don't deny it, you agree.

But as the one who was forced to live apart—after all, that guy was the one who proposed the idea first, Guang still brazenly asked Liang for compensation.

"Taya, shall we make a bet? Just bet on this chess game. The loser must promise the other party one thing unconditionally."

The bright and deep eyes are like a newly added flame, suddenly sparkling brightly.

On the surface, he replied obediently: "Okay." But in his heart, he said, my Jindo, you are doomed.

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