I Can’t Back Down, Senpai
When Will Ayumu Make His Move? - S1 - E10
Tension is in the air when Ayumu meets Urushi’s father.
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?: Season 1 - 12 Episode s
1x1 - You Are Cute, Senpai
July 8, 2022
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.
1x2 - I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai
July 15, 2022
Urushi needs more members to officialize the shogi club. But she’ll have to survive Sport’s Day first!
1x3 - I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai
July 22, 2022
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!
1x4 - I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai
July 29, 2022
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.
1x5 - I Want to Know More, Senpai
August 5, 2022
A new year marks a new beginning and Urushi coincidentally runs into Ayumu when she’s out and about!
1x6 - I Want to Get It From You, Senpai
August 12, 2022
Valentine’s Day is here and that can only mean two things: chocolates and anxiety.
1x7 - I Can’t Just Quit, Senpai
August 19, 2022
A new challenger approaches!
1x8 - It’s a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai
August 26, 2022
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.
1x9 - I Want to Make Memories, Senpai
September 2, 2022
Golden Week is here, and that means the shogi club can relax and have fun!
1x10 - I Can’t Back Down, Senpai
September 9, 2022
Tension is in the air when Ayumu meets Urushi’s father.
1x11 - I Want to Get Stronger, Senpai
September 16, 2022
Urushi’s thoughts drift towards a certain someone while she’s on a school trip. Meanwhile, Ayumu and Rin bond while practicing shogi.
1x12 - I Want to Win and Tell You How I Feel, Senpai
September 23, 2022
Ayumu is determined to win a shogi match once Urushi returns from the school trip. But then Rin asks him an important question.