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When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

“Ayumu joins shogi club, vows to beat Urushi before confessing his feelings to her.”

When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

7.47
3,459 rank · 39,274 readers · 503 favorites
Shounen Love Status Quo School Strategy Game Comedy Romance
225 chapters · 17 volumes · 2019 - 2023 · Manga
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Synopsis

Ayumu joins shogi club, vows to beat Urushi before confessing his feelings to her.

On a whim, first-year Ayumu Tanaka quits the Kendo Club to join the illegitimate Shogi Club. Urushi Yaotome, the president of the club and a master of shogi, is thrilled to finally have a playing partner. As Ayumu's upperclassman, Urushi endeavors to be his shogi mentor and student role model. Too often, however, she finds herself blushing with embarrassment! Stone-faced and honest, Ayumu sees no issue with calling Urushi "cute." Although Ayumu likes her, he refrains from confessing and promises himself to first beat her in a game of shogi. Through school life and shogi games, the two students have many hilarious and heart-warming adventures. Ayumu enjoys every second with Urushi, but he is still a long way from beating her in shogi. With the commitment he made to himself, will Ayumu ever get the chance to confess his feelings to Urushi?

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6.9 /10

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80% recommend
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median 7 mode 7 σ 1.80
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Polarized

σ 1.80 · split reception

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The polarity gap

4.4 pts

Recommenders 7.9 · others 3.5

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Score over time

↓ 2.08

Running avg · May 2019 → Mar 2026

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A Manga Publication

  • Format 225 × 17 ch × vol
  • Total read 30h 00m approx
  • Published Mar 2019 – Nov 2023
  • Source Manga media type
  • Ref. BS-M50455 catalog

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