When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

Unwavering determination meets an equally unyielding heart in this charming romantic comedy. Ayumu Tanaka, a high school freshman, is instantly smitten with Urushi Yaotome, the senior president of the shogi club. He vows to confess his feelings, but there's a catch: he’s made a promise to himself that he won't do so until he manages to beat her in a game of shogi. The problem, of course, is that Ayumu is a complete novice, while Urushi is a formidable player. What unfolds is a delightful dance of strategy and burgeoning affection, as Ayumu dedicates himself to mastering the game, and Urushi finds herself increasingly flustered by his earnest, if somewhat outlandish, pursuit. It’s a battle of wits and wills, where every move on the board brings them a little closer, and a little further, from their declaration.

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