Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru

2022TVFINISHED69% Score

Synopsis

Ayumu Tanaka just fell in love at first sight with Urushi Yaotome, the head of the illegitimate Shogi Club, and joined the 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. As Ayumu strives to beat his crush and confess, love becomes a battlefield both on and off the shogi board while audiences wonder, “When will Ayumu make his move!?”

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

EP 1

You Are Cute, Senpai

Ayumu has an uphill battle ahead of him if he insists on beating Urushi in a shogi match before confessing to her. Especially since she already has her suspicions.

EP 2

I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai

Urushi needs more members to officialize the shogi club. But she’ll have to survive Sport’s Day first!

EP 3

I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai

Ayumu and Urushi are going to the school festival together. But it’s not a date—they’re just, uh, trying to recruit more members for their club! Yeah, that’s it!

EP 4

I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai

It’s the end of the year, and that means Christmas is coming. If Ayumu makes the right moves, he and Urushi could actually make some progress.

EP 5

I Want to Know More, Senpai

A new year marks a new beginning and Urushi coincidentally runs into Ayumu when she’s out and about!

EP 6

I Want to Get It From You, Senpai

Valentine’s Day is here and that can only mean two things: chocolates and anxiety.

EP 7

I Can't Just Quit, Senpai

A new challenger approaches!

EP 8

It's a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai

The shogi club is now official, but Urushi realizes she must earn Rin’s respect. Meanwhile, Rin wants to know exactly what’s going on between Ayumu and Urushi.