When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 1

Yaotome, the president of the shogi club, is convinced that her underclassman Ayumu has a crush on her. Despite daily shogi sessions, she can't get him to confess his feelings. Ayumu, on the other hand, has made a pact to reveal his love after beating her in a game. However, he is terrible at shogi.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2021
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

The highly anticipated new romance from the acclaimed creator of "Teasing Master Takagi-san" has arrived! Meet Yaotome, the charming president of the shogi (Japanese chess) club at her high school, who is confident that her underclassman Ayumu, the sole member, harbors a deep crush on her. Every day after school, they engage in shogi matches, but despite her best efforts, Yaotome cannot coax or trick Ayumu into confessing his feelings. What she doesn't realize is that Ayumu has made a pact with himself to reveal his love once he defeats Yaotome in a shogi game. However, there's a significant obstacle in his way: Ayumu is an absolute novice at shogi, with zero skills and knowledge.

As the days pass, Yaotome continues to play shogi with Ayumu, hoping to win and finally get him to open up about his feelings. However, Ayumu's lack of skill and determination make it almost impossible for him to beat Yaotome. Despite this, he remains determined to prove himself and win her heart.

One day, as they are playing shogi, Ayumu accidentally makes a move that surprises both of them. He puts his king in danger, and Yaotome is forced to make a difficult decision. She could sacrifice her king to protect Ayumu's, or she could take the risk and go for the win. In a moment of desperation, Ayumu makes a bold move that catches Yaotome off guard. He sacrifices his king, and Yaotome is left with a difficult decision to make.

She could continue playing the game, hoping that Ayumu will make another mistake and she can win. Or, she could concede the game and admit that Ayumu has won. However, as she is about to concede, Ayumu makes another unexpected move. He sacrifices his queen, and Yaotome is left with no choice but to concede the game.

As they sit down to analyze the game, Ayumu confesses his love to Yaotome. He tells her that he has been in love with her for a long time and that he was too afraid to tell her. Yaotome is surprised and overwhelmed by Ayumu's confession, but she is also touched by his bravery and determination.

From that day on, Ayumu and Yaotome continue to play shogi together, but this time, it is not about winning or losing. It is about enjoying each other's company and building a strong bond of love and trust. Ayumu's lack of skill in shogi has become a source of humor and inspiration for them, as they work together to improve and become better players.

In the end, Ayumu's love for Yaotome has not only won her heart but has also inspired her to become a better shogi player. They have learned that true love is not about winning or losing, but about being brave, honest, and dedicated to each other.

Weight: 186g
Dimension: 145 x 209 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646513499