6.524 minSeason 1 • Episode 12
LatestAyumu is determined to win a shogi match once Urushi returns from the school trip. But then Rin asks him an important question.
Ayumu just fell in love at first sight with Urushi and joined the illegitimate Shogi Club! But Ayumu has vowed not to confess his feelings until he can best Urushi, and he has a long way to go before he can stand up to her strategic brilliance.
Writing
The shogi metaphors for romance are actually clever, not forced.
Acting
Nakamura's deadpan delivery sells every exasperated sigh.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Adapted from a manga by Takeru Uchida, who also wrote 'Teasing Master Takagi-san'—explaining the shared DNA of competitive romantic tension.
Shogi clubs are genuinely niche in Japanese high schools; the series romanticizes a subculture usually dominated by older male professionals.
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i heard the "nom" when she bit into that food
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This looks like a cute anime
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I love when anime characters blush ❤❤ look forward to this one.
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