Curious - why does OGS score estimator disagree with OGS AI and actual score of pro game (W +0.5)

So, I’m in the process of writing up a review of this game:

In the broadcast, they call the game for White by 0.5 points. I uploaded the SGF file here: Cho Chikun vs Kobayashi Satoru.

When you first open the game, it shows the correct result: White by 0.5

When you hit ESTIMATE SCORE in the sidebar, it says Black by 0.5.

When you enable AI review, it calls it correctly White by 0.5 and shows White clearly ahead in win percentage after Move 196.

I’m curious about the score discrepancy. Is the OGS SE giving Black an extra point for T10?

The game is scored by japanese rules, but the estimator uses area rules, it seems.

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Ah yes, thank you - I forgot about that