Hikaru lost his match, but he gained a ton of experience here. Even he felt his growth after this one match, which gave him a rush that he wishes to seek again. Hikaru was playing evenly against his opponent until the end where his opponent took an overwhelming lead. Ogata seems to be pleased with Hikaru's growth and now Akira is wondering what happened during the beginning of the match that he missed. His curiosity in Hikaru has come back and he wants answers from Ogata, but Ogata doesn't tell him. He just tells him to wait until the pro tournament begins to see Hikaru play again. Now will Akira take him more seriously?
