The Shogi game that escalated to a contest between two countries ultimately ended with Kaito, as a Chinese, defeating the youngest Shogi Ryuo in Japan's history.
Similarly, the entire process of this game was recognized by Japan as the world's most pinnacle human chess game!
It is now unprecedented, and it is very possible that it will also never be replicated!
Truly, the clash between these two young people had already surpassed all the experienced 9-dan players of the older generation.
Even they admitted that they couldn't defeat either of them, let alone play a game like these two did?
In the end, this outcome immediately caused an uproar overseas. Anyone who didn't know about it became interested and started following the gossip.
After understanding the cause and effect, everyone expressed that China is truly worthy of being the mysterious Eastern power.
They even wondered if their own countries have hidden experts like Kaito.
This time, they finally saw a person like Kaito, and he was so young, had such presence, and was even rumored by many to be a direct descendant of Qin Shi Huang.
But then…
Something that seems very fake, some people actually believe it and take pride in it.
The netizens in China were also overjoyed.
Kaito specializes in Go, and occasionally plays some Xiangqi, yet he defeated the Japanese in their area of expertise. This is simply awesome!
Japan wasn't feeling good either. A few people therefore hate Kaito, but a lot of people admire Kaito even more.
Especially Kaito's mysterious identity and his extremely perfect, upright, and heroic posture. After photos leaked out, he directly became the idol, even 'husband', of many people.
Even if Kaito is from other country, it can't stop them from liking such a perfect Kaito.
Moreover, Kaito has gradually become known among them as the world's most handsome guy. Now, several wealthy women have started applying for a Guinness World Record for Kaito.
What's even more ridiculous is that Qin Shi Huang became popular again and again and again...
Then culture started frantically exporting...
It can only be said that "unintentional actions lead to unexpected results".
When Kaito learned that the internet was boiling so much, he also amusedly followed it. Although it got more and more ridiculous later on, he was still very satisfied.
After all, China officials have already praised him, but at the same time, they also stated that this is just cultural exchange between the two countries, not the 'contest between two countries' that netizens talk about. Please don't let the two esteemed Shogi players bear such significant pressure, etc.
Anyway, as always, there are implications in the words. While secretly pleased, they righteously say everyone shouldn't blow this up and should give Japan some respect, okay?
"Kaito, dinner is ready."
"Okay, I'm coming."
Hearing Akina's call from outside the door, Kaito got up and left this resting guest room.
Arriving at the living room, only Akina and Ai were here. As for the Hinatsuru Family's members who had been constantly trying to interact with Kaito earlier, they were all absent.
It seems Akina's authority is quite high. Although she is not the family head, with her identity and status, she can still exert some suppression.
Similarly, Akina herself didn't want her relatives to constantly bother Kaito and cause Kaito to become dissatisfied.
"Oh? What's wrong, Ai? You look so gloomy?"
Kaito came to the dining table in the living room and saw Ai's expression. He amusingly went over and touched her hair. Although her ahoge was resisting, Kaito still pressed it down.
"Brother Kaito, don't tease me. I'm very sad right now."
Ai pouted and said indignantly.
"Alright, alright. It's just that the idol you admire was defeated by me. So, would you like to come and learn some fun techniques under me?"
It refers to Go.
No other meaning.
"Hmph, even if you beat my idol, no!"
Well, it seems she has gradually given up on Yaichi.
Kaito could see this Tsundere performance; her tone even lacked confidence.
"Is that so? Do you still think your idol Yaichi is cool? Do you think it's cool when he fought so hard in the Ryuo match until he was battered and bruised, when he sat, when he played, when he fell in a miserable state?"
This refers to Ai's definition of 'cool'. It's strange that she pursued Yaichi for this reason.
"Today, he was still so miserable in front of me, even coughing up blood and fainting. Do you still think he's cool?"
Kaito asked the soul question. Ai's ahoge suddenly stood up and then drooped, clearly indicating she already knew she was wrong.
"It's, it's precisely because of this that I admire him for fighting until the very end!"
"Is that so... But why don't you think I, playing Shogi, am more cool?"
"Uh..."
Ai panicked.
Akina had told Kaito that during the game, Ai's gaze lingered on him a lot, and she even said several times that Kaito looked very handsome while playing, like a king.
In contrast, Yaichi looked cool when he thought he could counter-kill, but then became all the more miserable afterwards.
"Hahaha... Alright, I won't make it difficult for you anymore. Tell me when you've thought it over. I'll wait for the day you're willing to become my disciple."
"If you truly like playing board games, Go might be more suitable for you, and the stage for Go is even bigger! Of course, in your spare time, I won't stop you from learning Xiangqi, Shogi, and others."
Kaito ruffled her hair again. After her ahoge gradually succumbed, he left.
"Kaito, please sit here."
"Huh... Is this appropriate?"
"...There's nothing inappropriate. Please sit."
Akina had Kaito sit in the main seat. This surprised Kaito a bit, but seeing Akina's slightly flushed expression, he happily accepted.
Similarly, Kaito also saw Akina sit beside him, while Ai sat opposite.
"These are all freshly made by me. Please taste them again, Kaito."
"Oh? They look quite good."
Kaito began to taste and was also impressed by her skill.
He's not a food critic; delicious is delicious. There's no comparing superiority or anything.
Ai looked up at the two sitting together in front of her and pursed her lips.
'Showing off affection in front of your daughter is just too boring!'
Thus, having watched this PDA, Ai couldn't help but mutter quietly about her mother, calling her simple-minded, a word Ai likes to use, including for her mother.
Seriously, don't think she's too young, but Ai knows a lot!