The cafeteria room is quiet as Hayato plays against their school's club leader. The Gomoku club wasn't filled with official members, but many people come to play against their club founder or to watch matches.

Hayato was a 11th grader frrom a different school. He was a more skilled Go player from a different high school. When he heard from his other acquaintances that he might have competition, he had to come see for himself.