Ikeda encountered a dilemma. They were the lowest ranked, and it seems they won't recovery from the point spread. Despite Ikeda's desperate condition, she was very determined to continue fighting as to come out on top.  Saki, on the other hand, recalled her original playing style and naturally returned to it.
First Round Riichi Tsumo Pinfu Terminals in All Sets Pure Double Mixed Triple Chow!
(جونتشان تانياو: يد فيها قراميد طرَفيّة (من واحد إلى تسعة
في كل ثالوث، تساوي 3 هان إن كانَتْ مُغلَقة
¡Riichi, ippatsu, tsumo, pinfu, 
junchan, sanshoku, iipeikou!
Riichi ippatsu, 
Pinfu,
Riichi, ippatsu, tsumo, pinfu, tutte teste,
 triplo chow misto di cui uno doppio puro!
Riichi de primeira, só sequências, só
terminais, e mesma sequência nos três naipes!