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それでも歩は寄せてくる [Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru] #4
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?, Vol. 4
Ayumu has made a solemn vow not to ask out his senpai in shogi club until he has beaten her fair and square in one match. However he is still no closer to his goal, and the school year continues to march on. Will he be able to uphold his promise to himself despite all the school activities, new club members, and conspiring friends, all while finding time to somehow get a leg up in shogi...?
160 pages, Paperback
First published June 17, 2020
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Sōichirō Yamamoto
95 books39 followersSōichirō Yamamoto (山本崇一朗, Yamamoto Sōichirō) is a Japanese manga artist. He is known for writing and illustrating Teasing Master Takagi-san and Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru. Both series have been published in Monthly Shōnen Sunday and Weekly Shōnen Magazine, respectively.
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May 7, 2022
... he's beaten Yaotome at a six-tile handicap, but can't beat her with four, so the answer remains "no time soon." Will he manage to do it before she graduates?
March 2, 2022
The answer still remains: no time soon. In the meanwhile, Christmas (year indeterminate), New Year’s, exams, and the dread spectre of Valentine’s Day all serve to inject their own brand of mayhem into our leads’ attempts to kick it up a notch.
A solid, if uninspiring, instalment of our shogi stalwarts, with neither of them taking the next little step towards coupledom, yet still managing to spend an awful lot of time together anyway.
It’s definitely a good volume, but it lacks the punch that some of the earlier ones had. I do like that the shogi challenge has become a contest that Yaotome sometimes loses, but not enough that Ayumu feels he can ask his senpai out. It also turns out that the handicap fuels a lot more competition in Yaotome than she previously had.
Most everything revolves around miscommunications and misunderstandings that serve to keep things from happening or just embarrass Yaotome to ribbons (the saga of poor Ayumu’s exam prep and the aftermath). This would be a lot less tolerable if these two weren’t so good together - I love the way Ayumu always goes the extra mile, especially when he messes up (ie, Christmas).
That all being said, my favourite moments this time actually resolve around Sakurako (of the 5-yen hypnosis and most impossible hair) and her would-be beau Takeru. His clever defence against her antics being completely effective and then completely ineffective when she uses even more devious antics is very well done. I love how they are basically mired in the same boat as Yaotome and Ayumu, but presented differently.
The only real problem is that there’s not a ton here that hasn’t yet been done, which is largely the same thing that Teasing Master Takagi-san boiled down to. I would still rather read this series, the dynamic here is much more enjoyable to me, but it’s fallen into a similar pattern.
And patterns aren’t inherently bad, but they don’t necessarily bring the spark that the earlier stories had, no matter how many adorable sweaters or blushes or unwitting lean-ins people manage to pull off.
3.5 stars - I don’t want to imply that this book isn’t great; in fact, I would say it is one of my coziest reads right now and I leapt right for it when I saw the new volume was out. It’s just been better in the past and that’s where I’ll be ranking it this time - average, but the good average.
A solid, if uninspiring, instalment of our shogi stalwarts, with neither of them taking the next little step towards coupledom, yet still managing to spend an awful lot of time together anyway.
It’s definitely a good volume, but it lacks the punch that some of the earlier ones had. I do like that the shogi challenge has become a contest that Yaotome sometimes loses, but not enough that Ayumu feels he can ask his senpai out. It also turns out that the handicap fuels a lot more competition in Yaotome than she previously had.
Most everything revolves around miscommunications and misunderstandings that serve to keep things from happening or just embarrass Yaotome to ribbons (the saga of poor Ayumu’s exam prep and the aftermath). This would be a lot less tolerable if these two weren’t so good together - I love the way Ayumu always goes the extra mile, especially when he messes up (ie, Christmas).
That all being said, my favourite moments this time actually resolve around Sakurako (of the 5-yen hypnosis and most impossible hair) and her would-be beau Takeru. His clever defence against her antics being completely effective and then completely ineffective when she uses even more devious antics is very well done. I love how they are basically mired in the same boat as Yaotome and Ayumu, but presented differently.
The only real problem is that there’s not a ton here that hasn’t yet been done, which is largely the same thing that Teasing Master Takagi-san boiled down to. I would still rather read this series, the dynamic here is much more enjoyable to me, but it’s fallen into a similar pattern.
And patterns aren’t inherently bad, but they don’t necessarily bring the spark that the earlier stories had, no matter how many adorable sweaters or blushes or unwitting lean-ins people manage to pull off.
3.5 stars - I don’t want to imply that this book isn’t great; in fact, I would say it is one of my coziest reads right now and I leapt right for it when I saw the new volume was out. It’s just been better in the past and that’s where I’ll be ranking it this time - average, but the good average.
February 18, 2023
Cute but repetitive.
March 8, 2022
I just love this series - ayumu and urushi continue to have the sweetest, silliest, most bashful moments together that I live for. this volume we see them go through winter break, new years, valentine’s day, and exam time. their relationship continues to develop slowly, but they learn more about each other, like when they stop at urushi’s old shogi haunt - one she shared with her grandfather before he passed. very very cute and heartfelt series!!
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February 13, 2024
I ended up devouring the first 13 of this series over the course of a couple of weeks. I really enjoyed the relationship between the main characters. It's super sweet but adorable they just have this sweet romance. The art is beautiful and I found the whole came of shogi interesting. I will continue this series. I did a blanket review for all the books I've read so for. This is a high school romance that is slow burn so and I highly recommend.
May 26, 2022
Not too much happening but still fun and cute.
I get that "Nwha!?" Is her thing.....but im over it.
I get that "Nwha!?" Is her thing.....but im over it.
June 9, 2022
I cant get enough of series like this
Will they, won't they
It's so nice to read, this one is so wholesome I can't help but smile with each turn of the page.
More please
Will they, won't they
It's so nice to read, this one is so wholesome I can't help but smile with each turn of the page.
More please
July 10, 2023
I only found 4 volumes this series is so cute!!
April 25, 2024
I’m glad that there is a little bit of awareness from the protagonist about Ayumu’s affections- finally! 😅😅
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November 29, 2024
看不懂將棋扣一星
山本怎麼這麼多哽可以用
但我現在比較想看他的最新作完全解放性癖版
應該等得代台灣代理吧
山本怎麼這麼多哽可以用
但我現在比較想看他的最新作完全解放性癖版
應該等得代台灣代理吧
August 1, 2025
adorabele.
September 21, 2025
I loved this so much, lighthearted, fun, cute and just perfect vibes 😆✨️😍
March 17, 2022
This is such a fun little series. The characters are totes adorbs!
These two have it bad for each other, but, because of a mix of pride and embarrassment, neither has been able to be honest about their feelings. This Shogi game they play, it seems rather interesting. Well it certainly seems to be for these two! And that library committee, this two... they're in tye same boat when it comes to romance. Well, the girl is able to hug & hold onto the guy. He just seems completely oblivious. Or maybe it's a by-product of two much hypnotation?
These two have it bad for each other, but, because of a mix of pride and embarrassment, neither has been able to be honest about their feelings. This Shogi game they play, it seems rather interesting. Well it certainly seems to be for these two! And that library committee, this two... they're in tye same boat when it comes to romance. Well, the girl is able to hug & hold onto the guy. He just seems completely oblivious. Or maybe it's a by-product of two much hypnotation?
March 8, 2023
Ce petit manga tout choupi et tout adorable me plaît énormément. J’adore me plonger dans cette histoire, je sais que quoi qu’il arrive, je vais passer un très bon moment pendant ma lecture et ça ne loupe jamais. C’est un manga sans prise de tête qui se lit toujours hyper rapidement. J’aime l’ambiance mais surtout les personnages. J’aime les voir évoluer, voir leur relation s’approfondir de plus en plus. J’attends toujours la sortie du prochain tome avec grande impatience!
Dans ce quatrième tome, Ayumu a fait le vœu solennel de ne pas demander à son senpai dans le club de shogi jusqu’à ce qu’il l’ait battue équitablement en un match. Cependant, il n’est toujours pas plus près de son objectif et l’année scolaire continue de marcher. Sera-t-il capable de tenir sa promesse envers lui-même malgré toutes les activités de l’école, les nouveaux membres du club et les amis comploteurs, tout en trouvant le temps d’avoir une longueur d’avance dans le shogi… ?
J’aime tellement nos deux personnages. Ayumu fait toujours très sérieux, on ne sait jamais trop à quoi il pense puisqu’il ne laisse quasiment jamais rien paraître sur son visage. Mais u fond c’est quelqu’un de très timide avec Urushui. Et je trouve ça tellement mignon. Urushui, quant à elle, elle devient de plus en plus gênée au contact d’Ayumu,on voit qu’elle commence à s’attacher à Ayumu. Elle espère toujours qu’il finisse par lui proposer des sorties etc et lorsqu’il ne le fait pas, elle est vraiment déçue. J’aime voir la relation entre les deux évoluer comme ça, finalement ils deviennent de plus en plus proche tous les deux, passent pas mal de temps hors du club ensemble. Et je trouve ça trop mignon et adorable, surtout la façon dont Ayumu prend soin de Urushui. J’ai vraiment hâte de découvrir ce que nous réserve la suite de l’histoire.
Encore un tome très agréable à lire. Je prend beaucoup de plaisir à dévorer chaque tome et découvrir un peu plus l’histoire d’Ayumu et de Urushui. Ces tomes sont si rapides à lire qu’ils se dévorent en un rien de temps. Je suis toujours un peu déçue d’arriver si vite à la fin mais il y a toujours d’autres tomes qui nous attendent! Je me demande vraiment comment la relation entre les deux va évoluer par la suite, je me demande si ils vont finalement s’avouer leurs sentiments et devenir plus que des amis.. J’ai très hâte de découvrir ça en tout cas!
Dans ce quatrième tome, Ayumu a fait le vœu solennel de ne pas demander à son senpai dans le club de shogi jusqu’à ce qu’il l’ait battue équitablement en un match. Cependant, il n’est toujours pas plus près de son objectif et l’année scolaire continue de marcher. Sera-t-il capable de tenir sa promesse envers lui-même malgré toutes les activités de l’école, les nouveaux membres du club et les amis comploteurs, tout en trouvant le temps d’avoir une longueur d’avance dans le shogi… ?
J’aime tellement nos deux personnages. Ayumu fait toujours très sérieux, on ne sait jamais trop à quoi il pense puisqu’il ne laisse quasiment jamais rien paraître sur son visage. Mais u fond c’est quelqu’un de très timide avec Urushui. Et je trouve ça tellement mignon. Urushui, quant à elle, elle devient de plus en plus gênée au contact d’Ayumu,on voit qu’elle commence à s’attacher à Ayumu. Elle espère toujours qu’il finisse par lui proposer des sorties etc et lorsqu’il ne le fait pas, elle est vraiment déçue. J’aime voir la relation entre les deux évoluer comme ça, finalement ils deviennent de plus en plus proche tous les deux, passent pas mal de temps hors du club ensemble. Et je trouve ça trop mignon et adorable, surtout la façon dont Ayumu prend soin de Urushui. J’ai vraiment hâte de découvrir ce que nous réserve la suite de l’histoire.
Encore un tome très agréable à lire. Je prend beaucoup de plaisir à dévorer chaque tome et découvrir un peu plus l’histoire d’Ayumu et de Urushui. Ces tomes sont si rapides à lire qu’ils se dévorent en un rien de temps. Je suis toujours un peu déçue d’arriver si vite à la fin mais il y a toujours d’autres tomes qui nous attendent! Je me demande vraiment comment la relation entre les deux va évoluer par la suite, je me demande si ils vont finalement s’avouer leurs sentiments et devenir plus que des amis.. J’ai très hâte de découvrir ça en tout cas!
April 8, 2024
Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day. This volume flies through the three major holidays of winter straight into exam time. Meanwhile, Ayumu and Yaotome's not-quite-relationship hits a few random bumps, mostly of the cute and blushy embarrassment variety.
Then there's Takeru and Sakurako where I'm still trying to figure out if Sakurako actually even likes Takeru, or is just aware that he likes her. Either way, his reactions are hilarious.
This series has 17 volumes.
Then there's Takeru and Sakurako where I'm still trying to figure out if Sakurako actually even likes Takeru, or is just aware that he likes her. Either way, his reactions are hilarious.
This series has 17 volumes.
June 25, 2024
More of a 3.5 star rating;
I love that we got to see how Urushi and Ayumu handle moments where they make each other more shy/bashful. It was also really interesting seeing the pair interact during 3 holidays in just a single manga volume. Something I liked the most about this volume though, is that we got to see a glimpse into Urushi; learning that she grew to love shogi through her grandpa which I thought was immensely adorable.
I love that we got to see how Urushi and Ayumu handle moments where they make each other more shy/bashful. It was also really interesting seeing the pair interact during 3 holidays in just a single manga volume. Something I liked the most about this volume though, is that we got to see a glimpse into Urushi; learning that she grew to love shogi through her grandpa which I thought was immensely adorable.
May 8, 2022
Terrrific Volume!
Art: ★★★★★
Story: ★★★★★
Strong illustration skills and excellent comedic timing make this volume stand out for me. I enjoyed every page, but more importantly, this work inspired me to excel with my own work.
Art: ★★★★★
Story: ★★★★★
Strong illustration skills and excellent comedic timing make this volume stand out for me. I enjoyed every page, but more importantly, this work inspired me to excel with my own work.
July 3, 2021
Difficult to keep track of what volume you're on when you're definitely not reading them online illegally👍
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