A young woman who liquidates the stock of defunct manga rental shops harbors a secret past. Once a child prodigy, she began her career as a professional Go player at just twelve years old but quit the circuit under mysterious circumstances.
One evening, a stranger arrives at her door seeking a room to rent. He claims to be a former Go professional, and it quickly becomes clear that he is indeed an exceptionally talented player. As they adjust to life together as roommates, they unexpectedly begin to heal from the burnout they both experienced as elite competitors—though a far more surprising outcome still awaits them.
In preparation for this work, artist Xiaodao conducted extensive interviews with competitive Go players. The result is a refreshingly original graphic novel that blends a realistic portrayal of the professional Go community with a tension-filled plot, all while evoking nostalgia for an era when manga rental shops were at the heart of Taiwanese youth culture. Even those unfamiliar with Go will be captivated by this story about self-discovery and the power of companionship.