Shikadai and Ryogi became friends playing shogi, but lately Ryogi hasn't been coming to their usual meeting place. Shikadai's became worried about his friend's behavior the last time they met, but he's kept his concerns to himself. Ryogi is also worried about Shikadai, but is tormented by memories he can't forget.
No, this was our real "job"
that we did secretly.
لا، بل كان هذا "عملنا" الحقيقيّ الذي قمنا به سرًّا
portavamo avanti di nascosto 
anche il nostro vero lavoro.
Хотя, нет, это и было
нашей настоящей работой.