When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 9

Name: When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 9
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781646516162
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By Soichiro Yamamoto

Series: When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 9 by Soichiro Yamamoto is a charming continuation of the romantic comedy series focusing on the evolving relationship between Ayumu and his senpai, Urushi. As Ayumu bides his time, waiting for the perfect moment to confess his feelings, the chess-like strategies of their everyday interactions are both humorous and heartwarming. This volume continues to explore themes of friendship, youthful determination, and the complexities of adolescent love.
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Description

As if Urushi and Ayumu's shared club life wasn't complicated enough, now their families get involved. Ever the gentleman, Ayumu attempts to impress Urushi's father without betraying his intentions. But his strategic resolve will meet perhaps its greatest test yet...

The new will-they-won't-they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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!

Fall in love again, fans of Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro, Komi Can't Communicate, and Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie!

Series: When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 1

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 11

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 9

As if Urushi and Ayumu's shared club life wasn't complicated enough, now their families get involved. Ever the gentleman, Ayumu attempts to impress Urushi's father without betraying his intentions. But his strategic resolve will meet perhaps its greatest test yet... The new will-they-won't-they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! Ayumu is in love with his senpai...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 2

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 7

The new will-they-won't-they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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!...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 14

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 13

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 12

After sharing a heartfelt moment together at the end of their shogi training camp, both Ayumu and Urushi must face the reality of Urushi's upcoming graduation and departure from the shogi club. Meanwhile, Rin takes advantage of Urushi's absence to make a move of her own. The new will-they-won't-they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! Ayumu...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 4

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 10

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 15

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 5

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646516162

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 187g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Soichiro Yamamoto is a bestselling manga author and creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san, which was released in English and adapted into a popular anime. When Will Ayumu Make His Move? is Yamamoto's second manga to be translated into English, released by Kodansha Comics.

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 1

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 11

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 2

The new will they-won't they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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...

By Soichiro Yamamoto

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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 7

The new will-they-won't-they romance from the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san is here! 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!...

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