Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru
English title: When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
Japanese title: それでも歩は寄せてくる
Alternative titles: Even so, Ayumu draws closer to the endgame, Even So, Ayumu Approaches, Soreayu
Type: TV
Source: Manga
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jul 8, 2022 to Sep 23, 2022
Broadcast: Fridays at 01:28 (JST)
Duration: 24 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: SILVER LINK.
Producers: Pony Canyon, TBS, Kodansha, Days
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Themes: Love Status Quo, School, Strategy Game
Demographics: Shounen

When middle school kendo champion Ayumu Tanaka begins his first year in high school, he does not take the expected route of joining the Kendo Club; he signs up for the unofficial Shogi Club instead. His sole motive is falling in love at first sight with Urushi Yaotome—the club's president and only member—and will do anything to get closer to her. However, Ayumu decides not to confess to Urushi until he can beat her in a match of shogi fair and square.

Naturally, this self-imposed hurdle is a formidable challenge for Ayumu to overcome, as Urushi is far more experienced at the game and sees through his every strategy. Nevertheless, this does not stop him from praising her looks, her skill, or even her smile, which, coupled with Ayumu's expressionless face and direct approach, makes Urushi constantly blush beet red. Learning more about shogi and the charming player sitting across from him, Ayumu inches toward making his confession with each exciting round they play together—even if it is one pawn at a time!

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru was released on Blu-ray in two volumes from October 19, 2022 to December 21, 2022.