19 - Hikaru No Go Episode

Seeing Akira’s genuine pain and intensity sparks something in Hikaru. He realizes he can no longer rely on Sai if he ever wants Akira to look at him seriously.

"Just you wait. I'm going to catch up to you. Not Sai... me!" Hikaru No Go Episode 19

The episode focuses on the aftermath of the Kaio Middle School Go tournament, where Hikaru played against Akira. Seeing Akira’s genuine pain and intensity sparks something

"I'm disappointed in you, Shindo. I don't know what I was chasing, but it wasn't you." but it wasn't you."