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Chapter 176
Assistant Tanaka watched the discussion of the AI ​​plot in "The Great Change of Go" in the newspaper.

Several manga critics disapproved of Tori Akino's future ideas.

"It is impossible for artificial intelligence to defeat professional Go players according to the development of AI and the current status quo."

Even the majority of the audience, regarding the rationality of the plot, expressed opinions that it would not happen and it was impossible.

All these things made Tanaka worry.

He also doesn't understand the development of artificial intelligence, what is right and what is wrong.

But as Tori Akino's future assistant, Tori Akino accepted his unbearable self during the downturn, so Tanaka stood by Hibiki Higashino with a grateful heart.

Tanaka's ability to resist stress is very low. Due to his frequent moving experience when he was a child, introversion is his endorsement.

"If I encounter this situation, I really don't know what to do."

He looked sideways at Higashino Hibiki who was humming, and found that Higashino Hibiki was in an unexpectedly good mood.

"Teacher, what you sang is "My Friend" by Sister Izumi Sakai!" Oda heard it, and shouted excitedly: "It really sounds good!"

Higashino bought Izumi Sakai's album afterwards, and I was fascinated by it after listening to it. It really has an extraordinary appeal. Under the sweet voice, there is an inspiring power.

"Well," Higashino nodded, ""My Friend" fits well with "Slam Dunk". Maybe this song will be used as the ending song of "Slam Dunk."

"It will definitely fit!" Oda strongly recommended.

Seeing Hibiki Higashino chatting with Oda, nothing on his mind, Tanaka's worries gradually disappeared.

"Tori Akino-sensei's heart is very strong."

……

Time flies, and inadvertently, it came to April, and Higashino Hibiki was in the third grade.

Walking in Musashino, Higashino was thinking.

Now he has gradually developed this habit. When his mind is confused, he will take a walk to let his mind be empty.

The people you meet on the road, with youth and vitality, are naturally new students.

At the main entrance of the school, there is a new club, and when they see beautiful freshmen, they become enthusiastic.

"Learn about the swimsuit wrestling club!"

"The Go department recruits newcomers."

"Join the basketball club and dominate the country with us!"

Even the boys are very welcome in every club.

Higashino has not seen such a lively scene for a long time. He really lacks communication now, and he is stuck in manga. Gradually, he can't speak.

Passing by the association's recruiting activities, he seemed to be invisible, and no association recruited him.

Higashino Hibiki was not angry, and wanted to question, but someone asked.

"That handsome guy is quite free, just ask him."

"Looking at his gloomy appearance, he is definitely not a freshman. It would be a waste of effort to find him."

"So it is."

Hearing this, Higashino couldn't hold back anymore.

The once sunny and happy boy has now become a gloomy otaku.

Back in the studio, the assistants were still working hard, but Higashino sat down at his work station and began to draw without saying a word.

This abnormal behavior surprised Tanaka.

Usually, Higashino would say hello, and would chat with each other enthusiastically.

He looked up and looked at Higashino Higashino who was frowning together. Although he was working hard, it was obvious that his thoughts had already flown away.

I don't know what I'm thinking, I'm in a bad mood.

"Today I heard a lot of people talking about the plot of "Slam Dunk." Tanaka looked at the depressed Higashino Hibiki, and opened up the conversation, "They all said it was very interesting, exciting and interesting."

He signaled with his eyes, Yoshii Sanjiu saw it, and sighed with emotion, took out a newspaper, and exaggeratedly said:
"That's right. Mr. Furutayama, a well-known critic, wrote an article praising the words "Mitsui, a stormy three-pointer."It is said that in the comics, from Mitsui Shou's emotional accumulation, to the trough, to returning to the original heart, and finally to the outbreak, it is comprehensive and vividly portrayed.It's like enjoying the hearty pleasure after running a full marathon. "

The evaluation of this episode was very good, and it also replaced the hot spot of "The Great Change of Go".

He was still criticizing Higashino Hibiki for his whimsy before, but now the news media has turned into his praise.

The connection is seamless and the transition is smooth, as if nothing happened.

But what worries Tanaka is that Higashino, who has heard so many praises, still looks depressed and can't be happy.

He really had more than enough heart and strength, and didn't know what else to do.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Sasaki called to inform Higashi Higashino that "Slam Dunk" Xiaozheng was ranked first.

Higashino just nodded.

This made Tanaka even more convinced that he was hurt by the remarks and was in a bad mood.

Tanaka saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, Higashino stood up and announced that this week's work was over, and the next time we meet again, it should be next Tuesday.

After he finished speaking, he said he wanted to go out to relax, so he walked away, leaving behind the assistants who looked at each other in blank dismay.

"I just said that Mr. Akino is in a bad mood, and that's true." Tanaka sighed.

Yoshii Sanjiu also regretted it.

Oda was puzzled by this.

"Ms. Bird Akino is very strong inside, how could he be influenced so easily?"

Akemi Akimiya nodded, "Mr. Higashino is very confident in his own judgment, and he doesn't care about other people's remarks. The TV interview a while ago was also understated and calm."

Both of them knew Higashi Higashino very well.

There is also a character factor, they have a strong heart, so they seldom consider it from this perspective.

"Maybe it's because you are confident in your own judgment?" Tanaka suddenly realized, and said loudly: "The readers don't understand me, so the teacher is very sad!"

"From this point of view..." Oda also hesitated.

Yoshii Yamahisa said: "Maybe we should... take action."

……

Higashino went to the underground garage after going out. He missed a place very much and was going to visit now.

Driving his own Mercedes-Benz, Higashino didn't enjoy the pleasure of driving at six o'clock in the afternoon in Tokyo, but was very depressed.

"Why is there a traffic jam..."

It's six o'clock in the afternoon on Friday, Higashino's eager mood gradually cooled down in the luxury car.

At the same time, in Chiyoda District, Tokyo, in a Go club near the Shueisha building.

A burly man with a bookish look raised his head, filled with emotion.

"I'm back again."

After all, he lifted his foot and walked in.

……

It was supposed to be an hour's drive, but when Higashino arrived, it was already dark.

Finding a place to park in a nearby parking lot, Higashino walked into a Go club.

He had studied here for a period of time, which was the first step in the enlightenment of Go. Now he needs to relieve his suffocation, so it is better to come here.

To abuse the rookie of Go, you will be in a happy mood.

This is the experience he learned from Akira Yamazaki.

As soon as he entered the door, he heard a woman's surprised voice.

It was the lobby manager of the clubhouse. I haven't seen her for almost two years. She is still the same as before. Although she is in her 30s, she still has youth and vitality.

Compared with her, Higashino looked lifeless.

"Long time no see, Mr. Akino Bird!"

In her hand, there is also a folding fan with Higashi Hibiki's signature on it.

"Long time no see." Higashino nodded in greeting.

"Did you make an appointment?" The lobby manager asked, "We actually arrived on the same day."

"Who?" Higashino Hibiki was surprised.

"You'll know when you go in, it must be a surprise." She covered her mouth and snickered.

It was already dark, and the chess hall was very lively, as if seeing old friends who hadn't seen for a long time, they were all chatting.

"You have really changed!"

Higashino heard someone say that.

Among the crowd, Higashino saw a very conspicuous person.

It was Xiaochun, dressed in clean and tidy clothes, and she did not look sloppy like before.

The carefree movements also became more delicate.

It seems that although he has not become a professional chess player, his life is also very exciting.

That would be great.

(End of this chapter)