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[start in dance room]
Tsukasa: *Phew…* I suppose I’ll take a Break now… ♪ Taking moderate breaks improves concentration, after all. Once that’s settled, I’ve got to hurry to the terrace before lunch break is over. The seats will fill up quickly if I’m late.

[scene change to garden terrace]
It appears it's not very full today… Oh? Isn’t that the Transfer Student over there? Ahh, so it is.
I’ve reached the point in my Lesson where I can take a break, so I came here immediately, hoping to get some rest.
You are too, you say? Fufu. Who would have thought we’d meet by pure coincidence like this. If you don’t mind, would you like to take a Break together?
Thank you very much. I’ll sit in this chair over here then.
……? This is… a Chess Board?
Did someone forget it? As a fellow chess enthusiast… I can’t help but regret not arriving earlier for a game.
However, just whose board might it be? Do you know, Transfer Student-san?
It would be normal to give it to a police station if found. However, I don’t think a police station exists within the school… I suppose it would be best if we wait for its owner to appear.
…….Right, Transfer Student-san. How about a game of chess as we wait for the owner?
Ahh, I see you’ve never played Chess before. No need to worry. I shall take it upon myself to teach you the rules ♪
Well then, please sit down opposite to me.
Firstly, let’s see… I suppose I’ll introduce each piece to you first ♪ From the left we have the King, Queen, Bishop, Knight, Rook and Pawn.
The King is your most important piece, and it’ll be Checkmate if your opponent takes it. Therefore, please be careful you don't let that happen. It can move vertically and horizontally. You can take your opponent’s piece if it’s within your area of movement, but that doesn’t apply if your own piece is there.
Next is the Queen, and it can move vertically, horizontally and diagonally for as many steps as you wish. You could say it’s the strongest piece alongside the Rook and Bishop…♪ In terms of movement, it’s the same as the King.
The Bishop is the piece in the form of a priest or monk. It cannot move vertically or horizontally, but if a path is cleared, it can move to any space diagonally. Like the King and Queen, it cannot skip over your own pieces.
The Knight is the piece in the form of a horse. It can move two spaces front and behind, and its left or right space will then become its new location. The Knight is a special piece, so it can skip over pieces if it’s in its line of movement, but that doesn’t apply if your own piece is in its destination.
The Rook is the piece in the form of a tower. It can move vertically and horizontally on the board. Like before, if another piece of yours is in its path then it won’t be able to skip over it.
Lastly, the Pawn is a piece which can only move forward one space. It can move two spaces from its starting point, but you won’t be able to take your opponent’s piece if it’s located in front of your piece. The Pawn can take pieces which are in its diagonal path, so…
That’s the only case where it can move diagonally.
That concludes my explanation of each piece, but was that understandable?
I see. I’m relieved to see that you’ve understood. Then let us Start our Game ♪
……I see you’ve moved the Pawn at your right corner two spaces forward.
I shall move my Pawn from the middle two spaces as well ♪
Oh, then you’ll bring your Rook forward? No, it’s not Fair to speak aloud,
So I shall keep quiet and watch how you'll move your pieces.
I’ll move my Knight forward next. I’ve cleared a path with my Pawn in the front, so with my diagonal paths opened, I can move wherever I like. And if I use my Knight and Rook to perform Castling, then my Opening will be complete ♪
……Oh? It appears I’ve Checkmated you as I’ve been doing this and that.
Chess is a Fair game. Not going easy on your opponent, even if they may be a beginner, is courtesy, you see. Therefore, I shall relentlessly allow myself to Check you, Transfer Student-san.
If I move my Pawn one space… All right, it’s Checkmate ♪
Ahh, don’t look so down. You told me just now that it’s your first time playing Chess. It’s natural for a beginner to make Misses.
Although, I’m responsible for giving such a simple explanation, as well.
……We still have time until lunch break is over, don't we? If you wouldn’t mind, I’d like to ask for another game.
Are you sure? Thank you very much ♪
Well, let us Start our Game, then ♪

Edited 2018-06-16 06:09 (UTC)

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