Hikaru no Go. [Vol.] 3, Preliminary scrimmage
(Comic)

"This graphic novel contains material that was originally published in English from Shonen jump #21 to #25"--P. facing t.p.

"First published in Japan in 1998 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo."--P. facing t.p.

This book is printed "manga-style," in the authentic Japanese right-to-left format.

Akira is beginning a new school year at Kaio Middle School. With his daunting reputation as the Toya Meijin's son, Akira finds he must prove himself to more than a few mean and jealous classmates. And with the help of upper-classman Yuri Hidaka, Akira finds the confidence to persevere in his hunt to beat Hikaru. Meanwhile, Hikaru is having a hard enough time just trying to find a third teammate to play in the Haze Middle School Go Club. A possible teammate arrives in the form of Yuki Mitani--but will he join their club or continue to swindle old timers for their pocket change?

Translated from the Japanese.