Now in his second year of high school, Rei Kiriyama keeps confronting the challenges of both a professional shogi career and his everyday life. Encircled by lively figures in the shogi hall, the school club, and the neighborhood, his lone exterior gradually starts to fracture. Among them are the three Kawamoto sisters—Akari, Hinata, and Momo—who build a warm, family‑like connection with Rei. Through these relationships he discovers that everyone carries their own emotional burdens and begins to learn how to lean on others while offering support in return.
Yet the path of a pro is demanding. Amid tournaments, championships, and title bouts, pressure intensifies as Rei climbs the ranks and faces exceptionally skilled adversaries. While juggling ties with those who have become close, the shogi player keeps searching for why he plays the game that shapes his destiny. His dedication fuels his ambition to reach the pinnacle of shogi and inspire those around him.
