When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

Middle school kendo standout Ayumu Tanaka starts high school by choosing an unexpected club: the unofficial Shogi Club. His reason is simple—he’s smitten with Urushi Yaotome, the club president and its lone member, and joining is the best way to stay by her side. Ayumu sets one condition for himself, though: he won’t confess his feelings until he can defeat Urushi in a fair match.

That promise proves difficult to keep. Urushi’s experience lets her read his plans with ease, even as Ayumu—stoic-faced and disarmingly straightforward—can’t help but compliment her appearance, her talent, and even her smile. With each game, he learns more about shogi and the girl across the board, edging closer to the moment he’s been waiting for, one careful move at a time.