Ayano smoothly advances through the individual competition of the Inter-High Prefectural Qualifiers. She is invited by a mysterious "tall uncle" who has been paying attention to her, and despite the ongoing tournament, she decides to participate in an exhibition match he is hosting. Her opponent is her mother's beloved disciple, whom she has longed to meet. And to her surprise, her mother, Uchika, is also present at the venue...!! This volume also includes a special chapter published in Afternoon!