Should be interesting, whether you actually let him win or not. There is a higher probability that you will let Hikaru win, for the consequences of him losing would throw him off a certain path, but because it is highly expected, you might do the opposite.

Writing the above makes me feel like I am the self proclaimed genius (who is actually a mean little troll of a character) in the Princess Bride.

I was going to click next chapter but then I realized there wasn't one. WAH! Update! Seriously, you're getting me so interested into this story. I'm still slightly confused with a few things but the story is still awesome. Write soon! ^^

-Mel's Merleawe

One of the best stories ever: can't wait for the next chapter.

This is fun!

Wierd concept, great execution...though I don't particularly like the 'ends justify the means' thing, considering how bluntly it was thrown out, but yeah, overall, this is pretty good.

What an exciting twist to the story, the confrontation between father and son is going to be interesting, especially since Kouyou already knows.
Can't wait for an update, awesome job on this story! ^^

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This is so good. Who's gonna turn pro? I hope Ochi gets kicked out, but that somehow doesn't seem likely considering his skills.

Hu... I don't know where to start. I have been reading this story for the days now and there is so much to say that I realy don't know.
Good that I took some notes while reading, otherwise I would be lost now XD
Oh, but i should start with this: I realy like your story. And the idea. I wonder why I did not read it when i saw it fr the first time. (For some reason I thought it would be bad, but oviously it isn't XD)

//He heard the sound of dripping water//
Afer reading that, I knew I would like the whole story. Well, not imidiantly. At first, I didn't understand but I thought it would fit. After reading Sais next words I suddenly realized and gasped. And thought it was a great idea to write that normaly simple sentence.
It was interesting to witness this Hikarus thoughts as he saw Sai for the first time.
//Please don't yell...You're voice is quite loud.// That line was really funny XD Sai~
When Hikaru tryed to comfort Sai after the older one had told him about Torajiro, I had to smile. No matter when or were: some things will never change.
And Hikaru did lose his frears quickly. He is a trusting person after all ^-^ It's still fun to watch XD
The thought of Hikaru and Sai sneaking arround at that Go Convention and running into his father of all people made me laugh too XD That's just like them, always getting into trubble XD
I noticed that many FF authors added Hikaru and Soccer together, but your story is the first were Sai actually cheers for Hikaru. (I was always hoping for that and did not understand, why some people would forget about it)
But the Time out...that doesn't work, does it? oô I know you can do it in Volleyball for example, but...here?
And the coach shouldn't have let him play agaian after Hikaru got injured.
Sai teasing Hiakru because of Megumi was funny too XD But i never noticed when they changed into more then friends oô
Also, it's funny to see that there are some similar events even though this would take place two years after the beginning of the original.
Hikaru, being older (and a somewhat difrent person) comes up with similar and diffrents ideas, which is interesting. That he thought about how it must be for Sai, who can't really do anything himself for example was added at the perfect place and time. Or the dialouge between them about rivals. That one was so sad in my oppinion.
Talking of sad moments:
//Only a matter of time.//
-That sentence made me wince. I have to think about what happened in the original, so...
Teh same goes for this:
//Besides, he always had Sai for a friend.
He always had Sai.//
I didn't think Akira would get a role in this story too, even though i thought he might take Hikarus 'place' (And Shinso Akira just sounds as wired as Touya Hikaru, by the way XD)
I was laughing a lot, after Hikaru told Sai abbout the deal and Sai was getting exited to teach Hikaru. And Hikarus attempd to strangle Sai must have been quite a sight XD
And then the part with the imaginary friend...I like that. I really do.
Or what about this one?
//Is someone in love with Go?
‘Don’t push it.’//
That was great! XD
So...now I mentoined some really sad moments and some really funny ones. How about one moment that happend to be bouth? Hikarus //You know, I would consider hugging you if you weren’t intangible.// made me laugh and so sad at the same time. It was a great comment.
I am surprised that you called NetGo 'Igo', since its the japanese name of Go, and it took me a while to understand that, but I think, I am used to it now. But I was even more surprised that Hikaru called himself Torajiro. I didn't think he would, even though this Hikaru is slightly diffrent. I wonder what Sai thought of this...
Oh, by the way: //“Akira, I’d better get you hope before your mother worries,” Ogata interjected.// Didn't you mean "home"?
And isn't it yose, not yosei? I am sure it is oô
...This seams to turn out into a wired comment XD' Anyway: I just wanted to say that I like your story and that I'll continue reading ^^ I am looking forward to what ever will come, even though I fear that certain things will happen...Never mind, I still want to read more ^-^
One last question, bevore I leave you allone for now: did they buy that Goban after all?

PS:
Hikaru no Go AMV? I am planing to do one! Since...don't know...June? I will as soon as I have got a litte more time and as soon as my PC is working normally again ^^'
I read "Caught in a Ladder" as well and I totally agree with you. It is great, it is freaky, Ogata is in Character...Oh my.

I really feel for Hikaru...maybe he should tell his father immediately, but after avoiding Go for so long...
And I hope he beats Ochi!
This story's interesting...and very good. Hope to read more soon! =D

I love this story. The begin was a bit 'uneven', but now... Also, that Hikaru won over Akira - it's plausible, canon!Akira learned from a small child, after all, and your Akira is only properly studying for a year.

I wondered, if you wouldn't drag it into the part where Hikaru ask Kyou to play Sai. Kyuo says he don't play 'no-name', so Hikaru ask, if he would play Sai, if he would win with him, surprising his father with skill and knowledge, wining (with 2 or 1 stone handicap)

I wonder, haven't you think for a spin-off from first chapter (or an one-shot), where Hikaru is soccer player, and so on, however go 'has in blood', but don't want be associated with his father, so he play only on GoNet as Sai. (...) After his father land in hospital he play him 'in face' to make his father drop the schedule a bit [Kyou's like yours! + worry that there's no one going into his footsteps]. I think it would be interesting...

BTW. I wonder if Morishita will surprise his students being not mad at Hikaru and Waya, only bragging that even Touya's son come to him for lessons...


Also, Hikaru and Akira ARE their parent's sons. They weren't switched in hospital or something like that, right?

Will the story become no-paring? (To be honest, I prefer that over an OC).

Hey! It's been a while since I've been into Hikaru no Go fanfics, so I had a few chapters of your story waiting for me. I really can't wait for the 'confrontation' between Hikaru and his father. Please update soon? ^-^

good job. update.

oh ho ho.

cute.

:)