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Shindo
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Brilliant
Rising New Star of the Go World
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School
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Birthday || September 20
Gender || Male
Height || 5' 1" (155 cm)
Blood Type || O
Family || Mother, Father
Fav Food || Ramen |
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Shindo
Hikaru is a small, but energenic Junior High student whose love
of Go was akakened by the meeting with Fujiwara Sai. He has
trouble being polite and sometimes acts rashly. Yet somehow he
manages to come out on top. Though childish at first, Hikaru
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Hikaru
may be a poor student but his ability to memorize the postions
of the stones is superb. Even before he knew much about Go, he
was amazing those around him by releasing this ability.
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Just starting Go, yet he could remember and recreate almost a
whole game at his first Junior High Go Tournament.
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Even
at a young age, he had within him the desire to play his own
Go. That desire creates a hand never seen before and bring
shim a step closer to Touya Akira, the one whom he is chasing.
Even the genius Go player Sai is impressed with Hikaru's fresh
and bold hand. >>

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During the Young Lions Tournament, Hikaru transforms what
seemed to be a mistake into a strong hand.
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if It's Impossible, I'm not Giving Up" |
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He
says whatever comes to mind, sometimes getting Sai and his
friends in trouble. But he is always looking forward. Is he
loved by all because of that bright personality?
<< Even before he was part of Insei Class 1, he
foolishly announced his intent to be in the Young Lions
Tournament. At that point he wasn't good enough.
While
playing internet Go with "Zelda," he asks Mitani's
sister to type a bragging response. Yet he wasn't even the one
who played. >>
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Even
against an opponent he likely can't beat, he won't remain
quiet when insulted. "if not now then someday!"
"I can't lose!" Those feelings will someday turn
into real strength.
Upon his first meeting with the delinquent Kaga, he has no
trouble insulting him without even knowing his story. Has he
no fear? >>
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Anger boils over when disrespected by Akira.
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His
kind side is seen when he takes Sai to various Go events. He
must enjoy pleasing Sai.
He brings Sai, who is concerned only with Go, to a pro game,
even though he stays only a little while. >> |
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 Yet
Hikaru can act just as selfishly. Without thinking about those
around him, when he decides something, he does it. There may
be times when he hurts those around him with these actions.
<< He doesn't feel guilty about using Sai for his own
gain.
He ignores Akari's pleas to stay away and forces himself into
the Go club he quit. >>
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"What's
with this kid? He comes to take the Insei Test without even
knowing what a Kifu is? There must be a limit to ignorance. I'm
really worried about his future ..."
<< Having been nominated to take the Insei Test, Hikaru
refers to Ogata 9-Dan as "that guy." |
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Fujiwara
no Sai |
The
Go Master That Surpasses
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Time
and Space
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Birthday
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Gender || Male
Height || unknown
Blood Type || unknown
Family || unknown
Hates || Frogs/Toads |
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Fujiwara
no Sai is a genius Go player from the Heian Era. He was once the
Go tutor for the Emperor but was thrown out of his service after
an unfortunate incident. Still, he retained his desire to reach
the Hand of God, and was reborn a 1000 years later in Shindo
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In
the Edo period, Sai appeared before a young Honinbo Shusaku.
With his love and desire of Go, Shusaku accepted Sai and became
a master of Go. That name is known even in modern times as the
strongest player in history.
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The name of Honinbo Shusaku (Sai) is recognized as the strongest
player in modern day.
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He
has memorized every game he has played over the last 1000
years and never gets tired of trying to improve. He always
holds the desire to find the stronger hand on the Go board.
Even former student Triple Crown holder Kadowaki is nothing
against Sai's strength. >>

<< Sai finds interest in the new Komi rule that did not
exist in Shusaku's era.
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| "I
Want to Play, Hikaru!! Hikaru!!" |
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The
reborn Sai can only be seen by Hikaru. The joy of playing Go
is contrasted by the sadness of not being able to touch the
modern world.

<< By living in Hikaru's mind, Sai can tell what he's
thinking ... especially the bad ideas.

Sai
feels the sadness of not being able to converse with an
opponent in anything but Go. >>
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Sai's
life is all about Go. When it comes to Go he will beg, whine,
anything to get what he wants. He can even get a little
selfish towards the only person he can talk to, Hikaru.
"I want Touya Meijin's book!!" Sai screams. He won't
let go of Hikaru until he agrees. >>
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Go
is a competition of the souls using stones. Those that use Go
for personal gains cannot be forgiven. They will be taught a
less through Go. So is Sai's philosophy.
<< Sai gets red with anger at the misuse of Go.

Sai gets angry after seeing Dake-san's cruel game against Mitani.
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Sai
lives within an unfeeling world of competition, but he is
always kind and supporting towards children.

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Even if the opponent can't hear, Sai shares a kind word.
Mitani accepts the difference in ability against Hikaru. Only
Sai is there to experience the moment of admission >>
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