Offshoot Home Thread
Looking for general info about the book? Check the Nomination post for more details (´。• ᵕ •。`) Also, note that this is an offshoot club’s thread, meaning that we have already finished reading the first volume, that you can find at それでも歩は寄せてくる ・ When will Ayumu Make his Move? - Volume 1 thread (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧
Reading Schedule
Week |
Start Date |
Chapters |
Week 1 |
Apr 8 |
162–163 |
Week 2 |
Apr 15 |
164–165 |
Week 3 |
Apr 22 |
166–167 |
Week 4 |
Apr 29 |
168–169 |
Week 5 |
May 6 |
170–171 |
Week 6 |
May 13 |
172–173 |
Week 7 |
May 20 |
174 + omake |
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(After deciding to create new volume threads Mondays, I forgot…)
We’re starting a new volume with chapters 162 and 163. Things pick up from the end of the last volume.
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Wowee that’s a saucy cover
Comments
Get yourself someone that looks at you like this
I love how she didn’t even hear the 将棋 part of what ayumu said
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I didn’t read Ayumu for a while now 
But planning to catch up soon!
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We’re up to chapters 164 and 165 this week. Ready for secrets and a cliffhanger?
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This week, the storyline continues in chapter 166. Then, back to shogi in 167!
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We’re at chapters 168 and 169 this week.
It’s the first two chapters of a three-parter. Chances are you’re going to want to take your time and spread it out this week.
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I had forgotten to set the new thread to watching again 
Rin
Well, she shot her shot. It went as well as could be expected. Hopefully her feelings will eventually recede as she sees that there’s never an opening for her.
Takeru and Sakurako
Based on the stuff she’s spilling to embarrass him, they are progressing quite a bit “off camera”. I’m so happy it’s going well for them 
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We’re in the 170’s with chapters 170 and 171 this week. Is this when we find out whether it’s a cat or a whale?
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If you think about it, Urushi has to graduate eventually, and Ayumu still has a whole final year of school from that point. Wouldn’t it just be hilarious if the mangaka brought us all the way here, then in the end paired Ayumu up with Rin Maki?
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Foreshadowing

But to be serious, I agree with you on our faithful mangaka. It’s always clear who will end up together.
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That’s what makes it so tough when the doomed rival appears 
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