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After driving for about 10 minutes, we arrived at the hotel where we stayed.Miss Shin and Furusemura go to the counter together

checkin, I followed Fujinori and stood in the lobby to talk.

Shinto came to see me in Osaka the morning I left Japan.

At that time, Fujisaki and I had been dating for five months in name, but in essence it was no different from before.Maybe it's... I think Fujisaki will tell me one day that she still likes Shinto; maybe it's... long-distance relationships still make me feel uneasy.Anyway, no progress.

And at that time, she also told me not to meet for the time being...

"She, you are really an idiot.

Xiao Ming only has friendship with me as a childhood playmate, otherwise he would not apply for the university in Osaka.

She is now desperately preparing for the exam, working hard for this relationship, but what have you done?Are you really going to be afraid of straw ropes for ten years? 』

Shindo woke me up because I was too concerned about the past.

"You are so handsome. Since you are leaving Japan that day, besides teaching me, saying "goodbye" won't kill you, right? How could you fly to Korea without saying a word?"

"Sorry. I'm afraid you'll stop me!"

"The devil stopped you! You are still my imaginary enemy! Go, it's not a childhood sweetheart, it's really a disadvantage."

"Hey. I'm so sorry."

"Hey, no matter how much you get used to living here, you really want to come back to me next January!"

"Why? Missing me? Kanto Tower Yasuke, Kansaisha Kiyoharu, isn't the current situation quite convincing?"

Is there something wrong with my ears?Why do you think this sentence is a bit sour?

"Oh? What about Shindo Hikari, one of the former double arrows of Nihon Ki-in? He's exiled and doesn't plan to come back?

You know the current situation, what do your college students say?

"The resources of Nippon Kiin are more than twice that of Kansai Kiin. The current situation is called unbalanced!" 』I was choked like this! "

"Oh,... those guys are still full of energy." The point of entry is completely wrong, what is this guy sighing! ?

I just go on and say:

"I heard that Nihon Kiin intends to withdraw the order of "self-discipline", and it should be notified by April next year at the latest, right?

In addition, I also heard that the promotion system of Japan's three major chess institutes for many years seems to announce new regulations next spring.I don't know how it will be changed in the future, but basically the main purpose is to recruit young chess players.

Anyway, as long as you come back to Japan, you will definitely be able to start from the fourth stage, as if you have taken a long vacation this year.It's also less of a waste of time for you not to have to start over.

You have three months left on your contract, right?It won't be long, so get ready!Not just me, your group of Mochi, Fujisaki, and Taya, everyone is waiting for you to come back. "

"..."

I said a lot, but Shinto just looked at himself reflected in the floor-to-ceiling windows, his eyes fell on the earring on his left ear, and he didn't listen at all.

He thought I was singing for him?

This guy…!Why am I so anxious for him like an ant on a hot pan! ?

"I doubt...whether it is worth returning to Japan..."

"Huh? What did you say?" I was a little anxious just now, and I didn't hear what Shinto said clearly.

"...It's nothing." Turning his head, he glanced at the counter. Ms. Shin and Mr. Furosemura were still going through the formalities.

"Hey, Shinto. I'll tell you these words, and I'll tell them to myself.

A few months ago, Ryo Taya had already taken the title of Acer Sage from Mr. Ogata.Now he is the owner of three titles. If he wins Chess Master from Mr. Kurata or celebrity from Mr. Ogata at the end of the year, then he will advance to the three titles and climb another realm go.

Of course I will be in Japan, I will continue to work hard at Kansai Kiin, and I am confident that I will be able to win the title of Tianyuan at the end of the year, and one day I will catch up with him.how about you?

What are the benefits of continuing to be a contract chess player at the Korean Chess Academy?You can't participate in any official competitions, and no one knows how your chess has become. You are too indifferent to fame and fortune, right? "

Shinto, who was staring at the counter, turned to look at me, for no reason... just felt that such a look was a bit scary.

"She. You don't think I'm doing anything here, do you? I play against people every day, looking for what I lack in Korean chess.

What I want is not a title or a bonus, but the realm of God's hand.Besides, I never said I wouldn't go back, you worry too much, right? "

"Hmph, who told you that you have been sullen since you got off the car just now. You have the expression of a dead person who calmly jumped off the cliff and fell into the air, falling."

"Go, what are you talking about?" Shindo said with a smirk,

"That's what I think, honestly!

I'm also surprised that Mr. Taya, who is an idiot in Go, has a relationship with a woman, but you seem to be more serious than me.

how?Are you afraid that you are not only at the age to get the title, but also married later than him, so you will lose to him? "

"What the hell are you talking about?"

"It's not easy to be one step ahead of him. Ms. Shen is very nice. She is beautiful and temperamental, and she seems to have a good impression of you!"

"I've already said, it's not that kind of relationship with Min'er. Don't look at her ordinary dress, she is a super invincible young lady. Even if I win the Samsung Cup thirty times, I don't deserve it. kind."

"That's just right, haven't you always liked the lady type?"

"Funny. Who did you hear that from?"

"I have eyes and ears, and I can see for myself!"

"Then just ask you to observe. When you return to Japan, don't spread unexplained rumors through your mouth."

"Ha, mind you. It's not me you're after, it's him. The genius who specializes in collecting false information." I pointed at the person in front of the counter.

The check-in procedures seemed to be completed, but Mr. Furusomura still actively grabbed Miss Shin and chatted with her.I don't know what to talk about?

Shinto rolled his eyes helplessly, and let out an impatient "Tsk",

"Miss Shen, it's time to go back."

***

The next day, the opening ceremony of the Samsung Cup was held in the banquet hall of the hotel. This time the ceremony was different from the previous ones in that an opening match would be held before the dinner party to kick off the official competition the next day. prelude.

There were still [-] minutes before the ceremony started, and I couldn't wait any longer, so I entered the venue first.

There is no other reason why I agreed to the entrustment to take over the task of the head of the Samsung Cup. It is because I want to get used to this kind of world-class competition first.One day I will stand on this battlefield, this time as a trainee.

When I walked inside, I realized that many people had already arrived at the venue.

"Society! Here."

The one who waved to me was Shinto, today he was also all black, but he was wearing a tie, much more formal than yesterday.The suit is straight and looks very strong. Is this kid training his body?

"You black guy, you even have a black tie?"

"This is Shinto's combat uniform in Korea! Sha, I haven't seen you for five months!"

Xiuying is wearing a gray suit, white shirt, and olive tie, standing next to Shinto,

"Oh! Xiuying, are you here too?"

"Of course, it's a pity that we are not contestants. In today's open match, Shindo and I were appointed by the chess academy unit to be on stage. Yongxiabi is the top [-] match, and we are playing a monkey game of open match. Really I don’t want to come.” Xiuying replied feebly from the side.

The so-called public game is undoubtedly an exhibition game, the purpose is not to compete for victory or defeat, but to play a chess game that the audience can understand and find exciting.To put it bluntly, it's just a show.

At this time, Shinto put his elbow on Xiuying's shoulder and whispered to him:

"Let's talk about it first, Xiuying. I don't plan to play a monkey show today. I will do it for real. Anyway, it is Yongxia who is explaining. Let him worry about it."

"really?"

"Of course, I even brought my fan."

"Hehe, that's great. It's really disgusting to lose to Yongxia in the preliminaries and not be able to play in the game, but it's worth it to follow up with Teng on the official stage! Stay with me!"

Oh, these two are on fire!It seems that this public game will be full of excitement.

"By the way, where is Gao Yongxia? I heard that this year's Samsung Cup is very popular. Has he come yet?"

"I'm greeting the patrons of the Samsung Cup." Shinto pointed behind his back.

"Oh~." That is, the group of directors of the Samsung Group Insurance Company?Super rich people... have nothing to do with ordinary people like me.

Glancing at the people who were talking to Gao Yongxia, I suddenly saw a beautiful and familiar face...

Well…………….

I rubbed my eyes, who knows, that person smiled at me, revealing two lovely dimples.

"Shinto." I turned my head, patted Shinto on the shoulder, and asked him earnestly,

"The super invincible lady Shin Miner you are talking about is probably one of the family members of the Samsung Group?"

"Well. I remember that she seems to be the youngest granddaughter of Mr. Li Bingzhe, the first chairman of the Samsung Group. Her father is Mr. Li's second son-in-law and the president of Samsung Fire Insurance."

Oh my goodness....I actually sat in the same car with the family of one of the top three companies in Korea, and asked her to check in for us. I was really flattered!No wonder Shinto dare not touch it!I understand how you feel!

Suddenly, a person behind the three of us spoke a string of Korean, and the voice sounded rather displeased.Then Shinto's arm on Hideyoshi's shoulder was ripped off like garbage by someone.

And the person who did it was Gao Yongxia.

Although I don't know what the sentence just now means, it shouldn't be a good word, right?

Because after hearing this, Xiuying turned around and left without saying a word, her back seemed to be still on fire; Shinto was stunned at first, and then seemed to suddenly realize it, holding back a laugh and shaking his shoulders slightly; The expression of wanting to kill Shinto.

Hmm... the interaction of these three people... is very subtle.

"So, welcome to Korea." The red-haired and white-suited Gao Yongxia has an arrogant and unruly air all over his body. It's been more than a year since he saw him, and this guy hasn't changed at all.

"Hey, Yongxia can speak Japanese now?"

"Under the same roof, only the two of them can speak Japanese happily, who can bear it?"

"That's right!" Almost forgot that the three of them are roommates!It seems that it is really not difficult to learn Japanese and Korean from each other. I will also find a day to learn it.

"Shinto, play the monkey show well later, don't make me bored to the point of yawning!"

"Don't worry about this. It will definitely make you unforgettable forever."

"...It sounds really bad."

"Make good use of your eloquence, Yong Xia. The most taboo thing when explaining is to show the expression "Why don't you understand?"! More than half of the people present are big people, be careful."

Shinto patted Gao Yongxia on the shoulder.

"Hmph~, I've been silent for so long, are you planning to come for real, Shindo? Or is it just because your future father-in-law is here and you want to show off?"

"Shit."

"Hehehehe..."

Shinto and Gao Yongxia, I still don't understand how to define their friendship... Can it be called friendship?

After Gao Yongxia left, Miss Shin Miner walked up to me and greeted us,

"Mr. She, hello."

"Hello." Missy! !

Her jet-black hair was tied behind her head, decorated with a few white pearls, and she wore a noble black dress to set off her good figure. A white rose was pinned to her chest, and a fresh and refined fragrance hit her face.

"Mr. Hikari, why are you all black today? At least the tie should have a different color!"

"Aren't you all black too?"

"My flowers are white, my pearls are white, and my bag is also white. It's different from Mr. Guang! Oh~, I really can't help you. This picture doesn't look good! Sorry, Mr. She, we excuse me."

Shin Miner pulled Jindo to the place where there was a table by the wall of the venue.

I saw her open her valuable-looking bag, take out a clean white silk handkerchief, and carefully fold it into a shape on the table.After folding it, he put the handkerchief in Shinto's breast pocket, then took a step back to look at it, squinted his eyes and smiled, and nodded with satisfaction.

"You said that this scene...doesn't it look like the honor ceremony that Her Royal Highness gave to the knights?"

The one who interrupted was Mr. Furusomura, who had been standing next to me with a camera hanging around his neck for some time.

"Didn't Shinto say she wasn't his girlfriend? Mr. Furusomura."

"I know, but that's 'now' isn't it?"

"..." It seems that the operation mode of this misunderstanding king's head seems to have completely moved in that direction.

"According to my observation and inquiry, Ms. Shin is definitely interested in Shinto-kun! Besides, it's an honor to be the grandson-in-law of the Samsung Group!!"

"Oh~." It is very honorable.

"I really don't understand why Shindo-kun is in such a hurry to get rid of it?"

"Oh~." Because it's not true, right?Didn't he say it?

"I got it! Shinto-kun is shy!"

"Oh~." Would that cheeky guy be shy?The sky is falling!

"Otherwise...the horoscope is only written, and it has not been confirmed yet, so he doesn't want to make it public!!"

"Oh~." That... May I ask where did that swipe come from?

……

Alas~, let him talk as he pleases, I am too lazy to care about it.My lovely wife said that rumors don't last [-] days.It is impossible for Jinto to come back within [-] days, so it will not be affected.

***

After the big shots finished their speeches, the opening match officially began.

Shinto, who picked up the white bat fan, switched the switch with a "snap" just like in the past, and entered the game state.Even though he was completely black last second, his expression was easy to get close to, so the overall atmosphere was very kind; but at this moment, the air around him... is very heavy, giving people an inexplicable pressure.

When I met Shinto, I felt that his chess carries a burden that we others cannot understand.But now, he turned the burden into strength, and the pieces that fell on the chessboard contained a lot of thoughts... very heavy, deep, and shocking.

As a result of the game, Shinto won.And there is a lot of room.

This guy's chess... is stronger.

Shinto in front of him has made new friends and found new partners in Korea, and has also taken a big step towards the "hand of God" he has been pursuing.

This kind of him reminded me vaguely of the sentence that I didn't hear clearly last night.

He seemed to say... "There is no value in going back to Japan"....

Hey, that's impossible, Shinto.

You won't... just not go back to Japan, right?