When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 8

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

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2022
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 incredibly bad at shogi!

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. Yaotome, on the other hand, is equally determined to protect her title as the club president and prevent Ayumu from embarrassing himself.

As the days pass, Ayumu's efforts begin to pay off. He starts to win games against Yaotome, gradually building his confidence and improving his skills. Yaotome, however, remains determined to keep him at bay and protect her reputation.

One day, during a shogi match, Ayumu makes a crucial move that catches Yaotome off guard. He sacrifices his queen in order to gain a strategic advantage, and it looks like he might finally defeat her. But in a surprising turn of events, Yaotome makes a bold move of her own, sacrificing her king to counter Ayumu's sacrifice. The game ends in a draw, and both players are left exhausted and amazed by the intensity of the match.

After the game, Ayumu confesses his love to Yaotome, and she reciprocates his feelings. They embrace each other, knowing that their journey together has been filled with challenges and obstacles, but also with love and growth.

Yaotome's story is a testament to the power of determination and the importance of never giving up on your dreams. She showed that even if you face obstacles and setbacks, you can overcome them with hard work and perseverance. And Ayumu's story shows that even if you don't have all the skills you need, you can still achieve your goals with passion and dedication.

In the end, Yaotome and Ayumu's love story is a beautiful example of how two people can overcome their differences and come together to achieve something great. It reminds us that love can be found in unexpected places, and that with the right attitude and determination, anything is possible.

Weight: 187g
Dimension: 208 x 146 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646515325