 The following season, Ōishi moved up to the number two position in the league table, but ended up finishing with a record of 7 wins and 11 losses.In his third season of 3-dan League play, Ōishi finished with record of 12 wins and 6 losses, winning his last six games to finish tied for fourth place.Ōishi finished the 43rd 3-dan league (April 2008September 2008) with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses, once again tying for third place.