Stung by the rejection, Akira returns to the prestigious Kaio Middle School Go Club. While playing a match against the club advisor, Yun-sensei, the mere mention of Hikaru's name fuels his obsession to improve and eventually face him again.
Shows a growing internal struggle. He is beginning to realize that if he lets Sai play all his games, he will never truly be Akira's rival himself. Hikaru No Go Episode 7
Akira Toya tracks Hikaru down at Haze Middle School to demand a rematch, only to be flatly rejected. Key Setting: Haze Middle School and Kaio Middle School. Plot Summary Stung by the rejection, Akira returns to the