Hikaru painted a target on his back, but people are quickly realizing that he's not as good as they assumed based on what he said about Akira being his rival. Now they're doubting him and saying he isn't a strong player. Hikaru is beginning to realize his place and where he stands compared to other players around him, but it's causing him to lose confidence instead of giving him the encouragement to get better. Come on Hikaru, don't lose confidence in yourself. Especially after you just gained the resolve to chase after Akira now.
