Criticizing someone behind their back and then getting caught on the spot was undoubtedly quite humiliating for Ochi Kosuke, who was still in elementary school.
Proud as he was, he had no intention of apologizing. After letting out a cold snort, he turned and left.
They were not opponents on the same level. There was no need to take him seriously at all!
He had only joined the insei at seventeen. He was already old for someone young, completely incomparable to someone like himself with limitless potential.
In Ochi Kosuke's eyes, only Touya Akira qualified as his opponent!
He was destined to dominate Japan's Go world in the future.
After adjusting his glasses, he returned directly to Group One's lounge and began enjoying his lunchbox.
Opening it and seeing the lavish dishes inside, Ochi Kosuke's eyes showed a trace of satisfaction.
There was no way he could bring himself to eat the commoners' food here. He could only make do with this.
Without a wealthy family background, even after becoming professional players, they would have to run around every day making a living. Not everyone had such privileged circumstances as he did.
The children of other wealthy families probably did not approve of their younger relatives taking up Go. At the very least, many people did not support their heirs becoming professional players.
But he was different. He had his grandfather's support!
Sneering inwardly, he picked up a piece of fresh, springy shrimp meat whose shell had been perfectly removed.
But before he could put it into his mouth, a burst of astonished cries came from outside.
"Th-this... what incredible deliciousness!"
"I've never eaten anything this delicious before."
"It's over, it's over. How am I supposed to go on after this?"
"Is this really ordinary beef? Isn't it really A5