When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

それでも歩は寄せてくる

Ayumu is in love with his senpai Yaotome, but he's sworn not to confess his feelings until he can beat her at the board game shogi… The problem is, his love is obvious to Yaotome, and she can't stop trying to trick him…

Manga 2019–2023 Japan Finished 240 chapters 17 volumes
★ 7.4 / 10 21,226 tracking
ComedyRomanceSlice of Life
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

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Synopsis

Ayumu is in love with his senpai Yaotome, but he's sworn not to confess his feelings until he can beat her at the board game shogi… The problem is, his love is obvious to Yaotome, and she can't stop trying to trick him into breaking his vow! (Source: Kodansha USA) Notes: - Includes 15 extra chapters. - The manga is based on a series of comics the author previously released on Twitter. - Ranked third place in the 2020 Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Awards comic category.

About

When Will Ayumu Make His Move? is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2019, spanning 240 chapters, collected across 17 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2023).

Why readers enjoy When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

When Will Ayumu Make His Move? appeals to readers of Comedy manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Romance, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

When Will Ayumu Make His Move? is written by Souichirou Yamamoto, with art by Souichirou Yamamoto.

Reception

When Will Ayumu Make His Move? holds an average score of 7.4 out of 10 on AniList, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated readership, with 541 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout When Will Ayumu Make His Move? include: Heterosexual, Male Protagonist, School Club, Shounen, Female Protagonist, Shogi, Slapstick, Cute Girls Doing Cute Things. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.

Characters

  • Urushi Yaotome

    Urushi Yaotome

  • Ayumu Tanaka

    Ayumu Tanaka

  • Sakurako Mikage

    Sakurako Mikage

  • Takeru Kakuryuu

    Takeru Kakuryuu

  • Maki

    Maki

  • Rin Kagawa

    Rin Kagawa

  • Urushi no Chichi

    Urushi no Chichi

  • Urushi no Haha

    Urushi no Haha

  • Urushi no Sofu

    Urushi no Sofu

  • Tenchou

    Tenchou

  • Hinano

    Hinano

  • Miku

    Miku

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