Stung by the rejection, Akira returns to the prestigious Kaio Middle School Go Club. While playing a match against the club advisor, Yun-sensei, the mere mention of Hikaru's name fuels his obsession to improve and eventually face him again.
In episode 7 of the Hikaru no Go anime, titled (or "I Won't Play You"), the tension shifts from the Go board to the personal rivalry between Hikaru Shindo and Akira Toya . Episode Overview
Continues to desire games, but is forced to watch as the friction between Hikaru and Akira grows. Production Note Hikaru No Go Episode 7
Some viewers and guides, like the European Go Federation , have noted minor technical errors in Go board depictions during this arc, specifically regarding stone placements in high-level match re-creations.
お前とは打たない (Omae to wa Utanai) Stung by the rejection, Akira returns to the
Akira Toya tracks Hikaru down at Haze Middle School to demand a rematch, only to be flatly rejected. Key Setting: Haze Middle School and Kaio Middle School. Plot Summary
Akari Fujisaki decides to hang out at the Haze Go Club to support Hikaru, marking the early stages of the school's Go team. Character Highlights Episode Overview Continues to desire games, but is
Shows a growing internal struggle. He is beginning to realize that if he lets Sai play all his games, he will never truly be Akira's rival himself.