3-4 point low approach, two-space high pincer, tenuki
The attachment creates complications. In general, attaching to a weak stone is not recommended. Arguably, the punishment for playing elsewhere is not severe enough here.
In the opening, White can choose to ignore
again. Black has now invested a net 3 stones in this area, and still there's aji at a.
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seems to have lost its purpose.
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