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.
They can make any excuse
they want,
،يستطيعون اختلاق أيّ حجّة يريدون
Das sind alles nur Ausflüchte.
No importa cómo se justifiquen,
en el fondo solo son unos ladrones.
Por mucha excusa que pongan,
en el fondo solo son unos ladrones.
Possono indorare la pillola quanto vogliono,
Podem chamar como quiserem,
Что ни говори,