Hikaru SHINDOU

Hikaru Shindou is a middle school student who is obsessed with board games. One day, he finds a mysterious Go board in his grandfather's attic and begins playing with it. As he plays, he begins to see visions of a ghost named Sai, who was a great Go player in his own time. Sai tells Hikaru that he is trapped in the board and that Hikaru is the only one who can free him. Hikaru agrees to help Sai, and the two of them begin to play Go together. Hikaru quickly becomes a very good Go player, and he soon starts to compete in tournaments. He also begins to learn more about Sai's life and his tragic death. As Hikaru and Sai grow closer, they learn to trust each other and to rely on each other. They also learn to appreciate the beauty of Go and the importance of friendship. Hikaru's story is a coming-of-age story about a boy who discovers his passion for Go and learns to face the challenges of life. It is also a story about friendship, trust, and the power of the human spirit.