[Reading] Manabu Senzaki's "The Inner Thoughts of a Shogi Player"

I read a book called "The Inner Thoughts of a Shogi Player." It is a volume written by a professional shogi player that recounts episodes related to shogi meals. It is interesting, entertaining, and can be read quickly. The episode involving 9-dan Taku Morishita is particularly intriguing. It tells of how, when Morishita was a member of the Shogi Association's training group and tried to eat a mandarin orange, he was told, "You are not a professional player yet, so you must not eat mandarin oranges." Not only that, but the fact that Morishita still repeats this story today felt just like him. While he likely tells it as an amusing anecdote, Manabu Senzaki offers the insight that a byproduct of this might be that professional players have become kinder to training group members. The story of Yoshiharu Habu, who received the People's Honor Award, treating the Shogi Association staff to eel was also heartwarming. It is an interesting read.