When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 14

Yaotome, the president of the shogi club, is convinced that her underclassman Ayumu has a crush on her. They play shogi every day after school, but Ayumu has made a pact to reveal his love after beating her. However, he is terrible at shogi.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2023
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Yaotome, the adorable president of her high school's shogi club, is confident that her underclassman Ayumu, the sole other member, harbors a deep affection for her. Every day after school, they engage in shogi matches, but despite her attempts, she fails to coax or trick him into confessing his feelings. What Yaotome doesn't realize is that Ayumu has made a pact with himself to reveal his love once he defeats her in a shogi game. However, there's a significant obstacle in his way: Ayumu is an incredibly poor player.

Despite his lack of skill, Ayumu is determined to win against Yaotome and fulfill his promise. He spends countless hours practicing and studying, determined to improve his game. However, as the day of their match approaches, Ayumu's confidence wavers. He knows that Yaotome is a formidable opponent, and he fears that he may not be able to stand up to her.

On the day of the match, Ayumu arrives at the shogi club, his heart pounding with anticipation. Yaotome, dressed in her usual elegant attire, greets him with a warm smile. They take their seats, and the game begins. Ayumu starts off strong, making some impressive moves that catch Yaotome off guard. However, as the game progresses, Yaotome begins to regain her composure. She uses her strategic skills to outmaneuver Ayumu, and soon, she finds herself in a commanding position.

Ayumu, feeling defeated, tries to muster up his courage and make a last-ditch effort to win. He makes a bold move, hoping to catch Yaotome off guard. But it's too late. Yaotome sees through his strategy and makes a counter-move that leaves Ayumu with no options. With a final move, Yaotome defeats Ayumu, and the crowd erupts in applause.

As Ayumu stands up from his seat, defeated but proud, Yaotome approaches him. She wraps her arms around him in a warm embrace, and Ayumu can't help but feel a sense of relief and joy. He had finally confessed his love to her, and it had worked.

From that day on, Ayumu and Yaotome's relationship blossomed. They continued to play shogi together, but now, Ayumu was no longer afraid to lose. He knew that he had the love and support of his girlfriend, and that was all that mattered.

In the end, Ayumu's lack of skill in shogi became his greatest strength. It taught him the value of perseverance, determination, and the importance of never giving up on your dreams. And it also led him to the love of his life, the beautiful and talented Yaotome.

Weight: 147g
Dimension: 208 x 146 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646519163