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I'm glad it stopped raining.

Agreed.

I didn't bring an umbrella to school.

I was worried for a while.

What's wrong?

Nothing. I was just realizing maybe I'm not glad it stopped raining.

Huh?

Knowing that I could have shared an umbrella with you again...

What a shame.

No, you might not have. I could have borrowed one from Maki or something.

Senpai!

I'm sorry. Thank you for lending me clothes.

And making me tea.

No, it's fine. I should be thanking you.

For, um... Helping me back there.

Of course. I'm glad you didn't get wet, Senpai.

This is a little big, even for me.

Yeah, it's my dad's shirt.

Sorry it's the best I can give you.

What?

Your father... is a large man?

Yes, is that a problem?

Come to think of it, where are your parents?

Yeah, I guess they went out somewhere.

I see.

I was hoping I could introduce myself to them properly.

I'll make sure to do that next time I'm here.

Y-you don't have to be so formal.

What do they do for work?

My dad is an author.

What? That's amazing!

He's always writing really hard books. Maybe that's why he constantly has a frown on his face.

Is he good at shogi?

You said your grandfather taught you how to play.

So I assume your father...

We have some really good snacks!

I'll go get them.

Next time I come over, I hope you'll let me see your room.

Yeah. Well... I'll think about it.

Anyway, thank you for having me.

Dad...

Urushi. Who is this...

Who is this young man?

Nice to meet you.

My name is Ayumu Tanaka.

Your daughter Urushi-san is very kind to me at our club activities...

He... He's my boyfriend!

Come on, let's go, boyfriend!

Uh, okay!

Here you go. One mixed-yaki.

Thanks, Mister.

Thank you very much.

Senpai.

Why did you say that back there?

Are you alright?

Sorry, I'm fine.

I'll just go put it under some cold water.

Did something happen to Urushi?

We ran into her father a little while ago.

Oh, so you met him?

So, um, do Senpai and her father not get along?

What? No...

I've known them for some time.

But as far as I know, they get along fine.

Really?

Did something happen?

When I brought up shogi, she seemed to deliberately change the subject.

I thought she might have some kind of a reason for that.

The damned fool. How long is he gonna make his daughter walk on eggshells around him?

My dad...

Wanted to be a professional shogi player.

Of course, that was before I was born.

But it didn't work out.

After that, he quit playing.

I think Dad started to hate shogi after that.

So it's always kind of hard to talk about it with him.

I haven't even been able to tell him that I'm in the shogi club.

Back at the house, if I'd let you keep talking, it sounded like you would have told him about the club, so...

Sorry for freaking you out.

Senpai...

I thought I'd find you here, Urushi.

It's been a while, hasn't it?

It sure has, old man.

It's good to see you.

Dad...

I have a feeling I know what's going on here.

I'm your father, after all.

Anyway, we're going home.

Um! Dad, I...

Don't say it.

I don't want to hear it.

We're leaving.

Sir.

What?

May I challenge you to a duel?

A duel?

If I win, I want you to listen to what your daughter has to say.

Ayumu...

What kind of duel?

A game of shogi.

You haven't been here in ages. Quit standing around and have a seat.

I'll make your favorite, pork and onion.

Old Man...

Please, sir.

Would an eight-piece handicap be alright?

Yes, sir.

Okay, I'll do it.

If you win, I'll hear what my daughter has to say.

Are you sure you want to play with an eight-piece handicap?

Why, are you nervous?

Should I set aside even more pieces?

No.

Then let's get this over with.

I admit defeat.

He beat him so fast.

I didn't know he was that good.

A-Ayumu...

Come on, Urushi. We're leaving.

Uh, um, Dad... I...

If I win, then I don't have to hear what you have to say, right?

Now let's go.

Please, wait!

Give me another chance. Just one more game.

You think if we played again, you could beat me?

Well...

I think that last game showed you how much better I am.

I know, but... Please...

For crying out loud. I thought if you lost, you would give up.

Yes, I did say that if I lost, I would listen to what you had to say.

But I have absolutely no intention of allowing this.

Dad...

How could I possibly allow it!

Marriage, at your age!

Marriage?

What? Not marriage?

No!

But you called him your boyfriend, and you had this really serious look on your face...

Th-the boyfriend thing was a lie!

We're not even close to being a couple!

What a relief...

I had even braced myself for the worst case scenario. I was ready to hear you tell me you were having a kid.

Don't get any funny ideas!

So what did you have to say to me?

Well...

Dad.

I'm in the shogi club.

The shogi club?

You, Urushi?

Yes.

Urushi...

Here you are!

Oh, Urushi! You're here, too!

M-Mom!

You weren't in your office, so I came looking for you.

It's not every day I find you here!

Oh! Who's this young man?

Nice to meet you.

My name is Ayumu Tanaka.

So when's the ceremony?

Mom!

Oh? No ceremony?

My parents... !

Anyway, we were in the middle of something important.

Oh, really?

Then I guess we'll have dinner here tonight!

Stay and join us, Tanaka-kun!

Thank you, ma'am, I would love to.

Excuse me! Four specials, please!

Coming right up!

Wow, so Urushi's in the shogi club.

I had a feeling she was.

And you're in the club with her!

This girl never tells us anything.

May I ask you to tell me what Senpai was like when she was younger?

Stop that!

Why do you have to ask that every time we come here?

Well, Urushi used to cry so much at night...

How long ago are we talking!?

And wet the bed...

Ugh! Mom! Stop talking!

Um, may we go back to our serious discussion?

I am serious.

Urushi.

Don't you worry about your dad. You do what you want.

What's wrong?

Uh, it just feels like it was so easy...

I mean, Dad. I thought you hated shogi.

Well...

Your father loves shogi.

Excuse me. Dear!

You're making Urushi nervous around you.

It's time you just told her.

But...

It started when Urushi was three years old.

What? Do you surrender?

No, I can still do this.

Dad! Grandpa!

Playing shogi?

Uh, yes, we are.

Urushi wants to play!

What? But...

Come here, Urushi.

Okay, move this one.

Okay!

What?

I admit defeat.

Did I win?

Yes, you did. Good job!

No, Grandpa was doing all the work!

Your dad's not as good at this as you, Urushi.

Come on, you were the one playing, Grandpa!

You're bad at this, Dad!

Your dad gave up shogi for a while after that.

He didn't like it when anybody talked about the game at home, either.

In other words...

Your father has been sulking nonstop for over a decade.

That is a spectacularly stupid reason.

I know, right?

He actually really loves shogi, but he's just so stubborn.

I guess he has always been like that.

I know!

All this time...

All this time...

Senpai?

All this time, he was just sulking? And him a grown man!

Thank you, it was delicious!

Welcome!

It makes me wonder what was I ever so worried about.

But I'm glad it worked out.

Yeah. Thanks for your help.

No, I didn't do anything.

All I did was get insta-killed.

That's not true.

I mean, if Ayumu hadn't been there, I might never have found the courage to tell Dad I'm in the shogi club.

What is it, Senpai?

Nothing!

Ugh, why did you tell her?

You made me lose some dignity as her father.

Oh, you're fine. You got to show off how good you are at shogi, didn't you?

No, he's just bad at it.

But I think he's a good kid.

His moves were so straightforward, it was almost refreshing.

When he challenged me, it was to help my daughter.

And it looks like Urushi trusts him, too.

Not that I know anything for sure...

Don't you start sulking again.

Alright, get ready for another day full of shogi!

Senpai. You're awfully enthusiastic.

Yup.

Because the third-years' four-day school trip starts next week.

I won't be able to come to club, so I have to play while I can!

What! Four days... ?

Urushi! What are you doing!?

I told you, we have a kick-off meeting for the trip and we're deciding our groups!

That was today?

Yes.

Okay, so just one game? It won't take long!

Yes, of course! Once you get back!

Upsy-daisy!

What are you--!

Sorry! I'm borrowing this!

Don't treat me like a cat!

I'll give you some catnip later.

The school trip...

I believe they're going to Nara and Kyoto.

I'm so jealous. I wish I could go.

You're thinking about food again, aren't you?

Well, what's wrong with that? Good food is good food.

I never said it was wrong.

But you know, Tanaka-san...

I think you're playing even worse than usual.

Are you depressed to realize that Ms. President will be gone for four days?

I don't know what you're talking about.

What are you doing?

Uh, no, I didn't mean that.

It was a careless mistake. I am not depressed.

You're completely despondent!

I haven't taken my turn yet!

You make it much too obvious when you're depressed, Tanaka-san.

Okay, I admit it.

The truth is, I am a little depressed.

You're exactly right.

Rin?

I know what will help.

I'm going to train you so hard, you won't have time to miss her!

Then when Ms. President gets back, we can surprise her with how good you are!

Thank you.

Brace yourself--it won't be easy!

But how did you figure out that I'm depressed?

You were playing really terribly, even for you.

And, well... I know the feeling.

School is a rather lonely place when the one you love isn't there anymore.

Wow. So you've been through this, too, Rin?

No, I actually haven't!

I'm back!

Ahh, now I can finally play shogi!

Rin, is something the matter?

Nothing at all!

Senpai. Did you finish deciding on groups?

Uh, yeah. I'm in the same group as Maki, Miku, and Hinano.

They're the ones who were doing the Sweets Endurance Race, right?

And they came to the welcome party.

That's them!

That's good news, Senpai.

Yeah. We decided we'd all go buy clothes for the trip this weekend.

Oh, that sounds like fun.

When you buy your clothes, please, take pictures of you wearing them and send them to me.

I'd like other pictures, too, of course.

Uh, okay...

Oh, right. For high school trips, you can wear whatever you want.

On my middle school trip, I had to wear my uniform.

Th-th-this is...

Ooh! These are cute!

How about these in different colors?

That's a good idea!

Hey!

What's wrong, Urushi?

Why underwear!?

Well... because.

We're allowed to wear whatever underwear we want.

You don't want people to see old, beat-up underwear in the public bath, do you?

G-good point.

Oh yeah, Urushi. You told Tanaka-kun you'd send him pictures of you in your new clothes, didn't you?

Y-yeah, but...

Yeah, but!

There's no way I'm sending pictures of that!

Aww, that's too bad.

Maki! Come on, give her a break.

I'm glad we found what you were looking for.

Because of you, Rin. Thank you.

I-it was no trouble at all.

Wait. Now that I think about it, don't you live in the opposite direction?

Yes. But I have to stop somewhere else, and it can't wait until tomorrow.

It's nice and cool in here...

I'm tired from all that walking.

And our trip starts tomorrow.

You think we'll get any sleep tonight?

I don't think I will.

Why? Because the temples are waiting for me!

Oh yeah, Miku. Don't forget to bring a deck of cards.

You can count on me!

But I might forget, so you make sure to bring a spare, okay?

You're fully planning to forget.

Don't you worry. I will never forget to bring a shogi set.

Oh, good.

Cool.

We can play President!

Hey!

Okay!

Wallet, clothes, bookmark, handkerchief. Snacks, tissue, hair ties.

And of course...

The portable shogi set!

Now I'm all ready for tomorrow!

Four days... They'll probably be over before I know it, but...

No, stop it! What am I thinking?

Good evening.

Sorry for dropping in so late.

I'll only be a few minutes.

Uh, okay.

Did you enjoy your shopping trip?

Yeah, it was fun.

What did you do today, Ayumu?

I spent the afternoon with Rin.

Rin-chan?

Was it a date?

Uh, oh.

I see.

A-Ayumu.

If you want, you can come inside.

Wait. What am I saying?

Er, I mean, I thought you might want to play some shogi!

Thank you for the offer.

But I'll have to decline.

If I start playing with you now, I won't want to stop until we've played four days' worth of games.

And I would feel bad if I did anything that might ruin your school trip.

Right, okay.

Instead, Senpai.

While you're away on your trip, I'm going to have Rin train me, so I'll be much better when you get back.

I hope you'll look forward to that.

Um, so were you doing shogi training today? With Rin-chan.

Yes. Rin had a shogi book recommendation for me, so we went to buy a copy.

I also got a tsume shogi book, and a book on technique.

Oh.

Senpai.

For you.

If you want it.

Oh, a good luck charm! Thank you!

But why come all the way out here in the middle of the night to...

Oh, I get it.

You'll be so lonely without me for the next four days that you came at night to make that time as short as possible.

Yes. That's exactly it.

Have a safe class trip.

I'm glad I got to see you.

Yeah. And thanks for the good luck charm.

Try not to miss me too much.

I will. Good night.

Ayumu!

Um... Me, too... I mean...

I'm gonna kind of...

M-miss y...

I'll buy you a souvenir!

Really? I'll treasure it my entire life.

D-don't put more pressure on me!

Good night.

This trip is going to be so much fun.