“Shindo vs. Toya” quotes from Hikaru no Go

Hikaru

I'm here for my study session with Morishita-sensei.

I just saw the pairings for the Meijin tournament qualifiers. Your first match is against Akira Toya!

Hikaru

Yeah. And you know what? It's all thanks to you.

Thanks to me? How?

Hikaru

The only reason he has to play in all the qualifying rounds this year is because you managed to beat him last year. He's made it to the finals in every other tournament, but not the Meijin. It seems like he doesn't want to come down to my level or something.

[laughing] Well, what do you expect? He is Akira Toya after all.

Hikaru

I know, but he's so busy playing in other tournaments, our game hasn't even been scheduled yet. I should get going.

Hikaru

[thinking about Akira] I know that you've always wanted to play against Sai, but he isn't here anymore. Except he is in my game. He's in every one of my moves. But I can't expect you to understand that. I'll make myself strong enough to beat you! I'm gonna play at your level now.

Akari

You must get really nervous the day before a big game.

Hikaru

What do you mean?

Akari

I don't know. You've just got this serious look on your face.

Hikaru

This match against Toya is a big one, so maybe I'm a little bit nervous.

Hikaru

I've noticed a change in you too.

Akari

Really? You mean it? So tell me. How do you think I've changed?

Hikaru

Hmm... You've gotten shorter.

Akari

[angry] I haven't gotten shorter! You're taller!