Chapter 625

Of course, in her view, the probability of Natsume Chikage beating her was basically zero.

She had already carefully studied Natsume's playing style and believed that while it was possible for him to defeat opponents like Fukuda Tsukasa, Furukawa Saio, or even Tanabe Yuto,

once he encountered a seasoned player like her, he would likely soon expose the weakness of having insufficient foundation.

【Asahina Akatsuki: Since we are both in the first session tomorrow, let's each do our best and work hard.】

【Natsume Chikage: Mm.】

【Asahina Akatsuki: It's getting late. Get some good rest and strive for a good result tomorrow.】

【Natsume Chikage: Good night, Asahina-san.】

Seeing the "good night" sent by Natsume Chikage, Asahina Akatsuki felt wonderful inside, already beginning to fantasize about the scene of him saying good night to her every day after becoming her boyfriend.

After replying to her, Natsume Chikage finally opened the message sent by Yue Dao Lin around ten o'clock in the evening.

【Yue Dao Lin: Good evening, Natsume-kun.】

【Natsume Chikage: Good evening, Senior Yue Dao.】

Yue Dao Lin, who had originally been a bit drowsy, heard the phone notification and barely managed to open her eyes to take a look.

Discovering it was a reply from Natsume Chikage, she instantly became much more awake, sat up from the bed, and held the phone to reply earnestly.

【Yue Dao Lin: Come to think of it, what do you usually do after getting off work in the evening, Natsume-kun?】

【Natsume Chikage: Actually, nothing special. After getting home, I chat with my younger sister and her classmate, watch some TV, have a late-night snack, and then take a bath and get ready for bed.】

【Yue Dao Lin: Your sister's classmate... I've heard you mention her before. Does this classmate go to your house almost every day?】

【Natsume Chikage: Yes, just about.】

He briefly explained the situation regarding Jia He Ling Xiao.

【Yue Dao Lin: So that's how it is... This Jia He sister's family situation is indeed not easy. If she goes over often, Ruri-chan also has a companion and won't be too lonely.】

【Natsume Chikage: Yes, that's what I think too.】

Looking at these messages, Yue Dao Lin felt that her understanding of Natsume Chikage's daily life was still very limited.

It seemed there was indeed a need to find a suitable opportunity to visit his home once.

【Yue Dao Lin: By the way, which session is your match tomorrow, Natsume-kun?】

【Natsume Chikage: The first session in the morning.】

【Yue Dao Lin: I will be cheering for you in my heart; please be sure to win!】

【Natsume Chikage: Thank you, Senior.】

【Yue Dao Lin: It's getting late, and you have a match tomorrow, so I won't disturb you further. Get some good rest.】

【Natsume Chikage: Good night.】

After handling all social messages, Natsume Chikage remembered he needed to ask for leave for tomorrow's match, so he found the LINE of Mr. Jiu Jing Ziyuan.

【Natsume Chikage: Mr. Jiu Jing, I am participating in a shogi tournament tomorrow and need to take a day off.】

After a while, a reply came from the other side.

【Jiu Jing Ziyuan: Mm. Good luck with the match tomorrow.】

【Natsume Chikage: Thank you, Mr.】

After replying to the final message, Natsume Chikage opened his document app and began his writing work for the day.

Until nearly twelve midnight, intense sleepiness surged like a tide.

He saved the document and let out a long yawn.

Before going to sleep, he habitually took a look at the word count statistics for "Snow Country".

"140,000 words now..."

There were only about 20,000 words left until the manuscript was finished.

The next morning.

Natsume Ruri looked at her brother, who had changed into simple and comfortable clothes, and counted on her fingers, calculating earnestly:

"Brother, for the fourth round of the match, if you win... the prize money is 80,000 yen!"

She raised her head, clenched her small fists, and her eyes sparkled as she cheered for her brother:

"You must do your best! Ruri will always be cheering for you!"

Natsume Chikage felt a warmth in his heart, reached out to ruffle his sister's soft hair, and smiled:

"With those words from Ruri, Brother has to fight with all his might to win no matter what."

Hearing this, Natsume Ruri felt sweet inside.

But she also knew clearly that the opponents in the fourth round were getting stronger one by one.

Her brother's time for shogi practice was limited after all; being able to make it this far was already very impressive.

Therefore, although she hoped with all her heart that her brother could win, deep down she also understood that every step forward would be exceptionally difficult.

But it didn't matter; as long as her brother had tried his best, that was enough.

Natsume Ruri had already secretly decided to go to the supermarket tonight and buy some ingredients that were slightly more expensive than usual.

When her brother returned, she would cook a good meal to reward him for his hard work in the tournament. ===== CHAPTER 626 =====