When Will Ayumu Make His Move? — Season 1
About this season
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.
Episodes (12)
1. You Are Cute, Senpai
5.7Aired 8 July 2022 • 24 min
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.
2. I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai
6.5Aired 15 July 2022 • 24 min
Urushi needs more members to officialize the shogi club. But she’ll have to survive Sport’s Day first!
3. I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai
6.5Aired 22 July 2022 • 24 min
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!
4. I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai
6.5Aired 29 July 2022 • 24 min
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.
5. I Want to Know More, Senpai
6.5Aired 5 August 2022 • 24 min
A new year marks a new beginning and Urushi coincidentally runs into Ayumu when she’s out and about!
6. I Want to Get It From You, Senpai
6.5Aired 12 August 2022 • 24 min
Valentine’s Day is here and that can only mean two things: chocolates and anxiety.
7. I Can’t Just Quit, Senpai
6.5Aired 19 August 2022 • 24 min
A new challenger approaches!
8. It’s a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai
6.5Aired 26 August 2022 • 24 min
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.
9. I Want to Make Memories, Senpai
6.5Aired 2 September 2022 • 24 min
Golden Week is here, and that means the shogi club can relax and have fun!
10. I Can’t Back Down, Senpai
6.5Aired 9 September 2022 • 24 min
Tension is in the air when Ayumu meets Urushi’s father.
11. I Want to Get Stronger, Senpai
6.5Aired 16 September 2022 • 24 min
Urushi’s thoughts drift towards a certain someone while she’s on a school trip. Meanwhile, Ayumu and Rin bond while practicing shogi.
12. I Want to Win and Tell You How I Feel, Senpai
6.5Aired 23 September 2022 • 24 min
Ayumu is determined to win a shogi match once Urushi returns from the school trip. But then Rin asks him an important question.